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Eliminating Boundaries - Helping Rural Students Reach Their Potential

There is no doubt Holly (Turner) Gunn (’68, ’69, ’02) is a champion for education and helping to eliminate boundaries. She started at Acadia at the age of 16 and received a Bachelor of Art, Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education as well as a Master of Library and Information Science from Dalhousie University during her academic career. Originally from New Ross, Holly knew that she wanted to have a positive impact on other students from rural areas, creating the Holly Turner Scholar-Bursary to support a full-time undergraduate student.

Chief Terrance Paul brings inspirational message to Acadia’s BMO Lecture Series

The BMO Lecture Series returned to the Acadia University campus on February 26, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Chief Terrance Paul. Chief Paul celebrated 40 years as the elected chief of Membertou late last fall. His keynote talk, “Play the Game and Play to Win – A Story of Economic Transformation in Membertou”, focused on his career in leadership and future plans.

Alumni enjoy lively Global Bluenoser event in London!

Acadia alumni had another great opportunity to get together, share good times and connect with Global Bluenosers internationally during a Sociable! meet-up at Mamuska! Polish Kitchen and Bar in London, England on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

All-star roster of speakers, panelists celebrate women in sport at Acadia

An all-star roster of nine amazing women gathered in the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium on March 8, International Women’s Day, to celebrate Women in Sport at Acadia: Past, Present and Potential.

Winners announced! Awards acknowledge excellence in alumni and donor relations outreach

Acadia University has been honoured at the 40th Annual Educational Advertising Awards competition, showcasing the institution's excellence in Alumni and Donor Relations. Amidst stiff competition, the Office of External Relations secured Gold and Bronze awards and Merit recognition, showcasing the ability to execute purposeful communications strategies.

RBC Foundation donates $500,000 to Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Acadia

Acadia University has announced a $500,000 CDN donation from the RBC Foundation to the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at Acadia. With $100,000 annually from the RBC Foundation over a five-year period, the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership program at Acadia headed by Dr. Alex Marland will focus spending on areas that aim to improve access to education for marginalized students; help to prepare them for the workforce through networking, mentoring, training and work placements; develop courses; develop metrics for success; prepare professional certificate programs; and support pan-Canadian seminars and conferences for students in the program network.

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