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Acadia University Receives $1M Gift to Transform Student Centre

Acadia University has received a transformative $1 million gift from the Acadia Alumni Association that will propel the Build: The Student Centre campaign closer to its $24 million fundraising goal. The generous donation, announced during the Acadia Alumni Awards Dinner[ST1] in Halifax on April 18, sets the stage for a reimagined student centre that will redefine the university experience on the Wolfville campus.

Spencer Richard named 2024 recipient of The Athenaeum and Acadia Alumni Student of the Year Award

If you were to combine talent, humility, intelligence, and grace in one person and say that individual was the epitome of what makes Acadia great, you would have Spencer Richard. A 4.0 GPA student, student-athlete and captain of the Acadia football Axemen, Academic All-Canadian, Sensory Motor Instructional Leadership Experience (S.M.I.L.E.) program leader, mentor and role model, Spencer has made the most of his time at Acadia. The Acadia Alumni Association takes tremendous pride in his many accomplishments, and is delighted to acknowledge him as the 2024 recipient of The Athenaeum and Acadia Alumni Student of the Year Award.

Dr. Caroline Cochran receives Acadia Alumni Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching

Dr. Caroline Cochran has a passion for pedagogy and numbers. She loves to teach, and it all adds up to student success. Her energy, enthusiasm and commitment to mathematics and learning are infinite, and why she is the recipient of this year’s Acadia Alumni Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching.

A few firsts for alumni at Florida event

Acadia Alumni brightened an already sunny Florida day on March 21 at a luncheon with Acadia’s new President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99).

Acadia University Recognized for Excellence in Alumni and Donor Relations Outreach

Acadia University has been honoured with prestigious awards at the 39th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition, showcasing the institution's excellence in Alumni and Donor Relations. Amidst stiff competition, the University's Office of Advancement communications team secured Gold and Silver awards, alongside Merit recognitions, reflecting their outstanding ability to execute impactful communications strategies. 

Stories abound at Acadia alumni gathering in Hong Kong

Acadia alumni representing grad years ranging from the 1960s to the 2010s gathered at VEDA Ovolo Central in Hong Kong on March 7, 2024. Comprised of regulars and several newcomers, guests enjoyed sharing their Acadia stories – including some hilarious reminiscences of social activities in the Students’ Union Building – and contemplating the next get-together.

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