Acadia University - External Relations News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Matthew Corkum (’06) is a meteorologist by trade, but is in many ways a force of nature himself. Diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy at 18 months old, he knows what it’s like to need accommodation in an unaccommodating world. Such insight has fueled a determined and abiding advocacy, resulting in persistent volunteerism and public outreach to promote a message of awareness and inclusivity. Passionate, thoughtful and energetic, his infectiously positive attitude fills every room he’s in and is, in large part, why he has garnered numerous professional and personal accolades, including the 2025 Acadia Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

A vibrant group of Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) alumni gathered at the Daily Grind Café and Bar in Halifax on January 31, 2025. Forty-five grads of the last decade made new connections and nourished friendships, as they reminisced and reconnected throughout the evening.