Acadia University - External Relations News

A terrific crowd of alumni, incoming students, potential students, alumni and community packed The Coral Reef Room at the Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau on February 12, 2024 to meet new President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99) and experience his passion for the University. The Office of Advancement and Enrolment Services co-hosted the event and provided updates, news and information about Acadia, on-the-spot admissions, and valuable how-to registration information.

University President Dr. Jeff Hennessy (’99) and Executive Director, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) were greeted with island warmth and excitement when they visited alumni in Bridgetown, Barbados on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

A large and enthusiastic group of Acadia alumni and prospective students joined Vice-President, Advancement Nancy Handrigan (’92) and Acadia enrolment services staff Leigh-Ann Murphy and Clara Gates-Flaherty (’22) at the Fourways Restaurant and Inn in Paget, Bermuda on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 for an alumni gathering.

The Acadia University community came together recently to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Geoffrey D. Kott Athlete-Scholar Awards, a pillar of support for student-athletes striving for excellence in sports and academics.

The Acadia community rallied in November to tackle food insecurity by participating in the University’s Take Ten, Give Ten campaign as part of Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving. Contributions raised $7,000 to tackle student food insecurity on the Wolfville, Nova Scotia campus.

Acadia University announces a new award: The Rea Clark Scholarship. Established by his friends and family, the award honours Clark's contributions to the University as a student-athlete by supporting the next generation.