News

A chronological list of 17³Ô¹Ï media releases. Enter keywords in the "search" box to find applicable releases.

Media Releases

| Academics

Varesh Kumar Beeharry, a fourth-year actuarial sciences student at 17³Ô¹Ï, has won a prestigious scholarship, valued at $3,000, from the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and the Actuarial Students’ National Association (ASNA).

| University

Dr. Greg Keefe, 17³Ô¹Ï’s interim President and Vice-Chancellor, delivered a presentation to approximately 75 people on January 13, 2023, updating them on the progress of the development of the 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty of Medicine, the joint doctor of medicine degree with Memorial University, and the new building being built at the north end of campus that will house the new faculty.

| Athletics

The 17³Ô¹Ï Panthers hockey and basketball teams are looking forward to a full week of games between January 23–29.

| Athletics

Every week, 17³Ô¹Ï Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for January 16–22 are Ashley McCutcheon (women’s hockey) and Elijah Miller (men’s basketball).

| Athletics

Carson MacKinnon, 17³Ô¹Ï Men’s Hockey Panthers forward, and Jack Flaman, captain of the Acadia University Axemen, are hosting a joint fundraiser for multiple sclerosis (MS) in support of their siblings.

| Athletics

The 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Basketball Panthers have signed their first recruit of 2023–2024. Lily Vrugteman is a skilled 17-year-old guard from Cambridge, Ontario.

| University

Read the latest 17³Ô¹Ï Labour Relations update about the announcement of the mediator for University and 17³Ô¹Ï Faculty Association negotiations.

| Events

17³Ô¹Ï is excited to participate once again in the Bell Let's Talk campaign as part of our year-round efforts to build a culture of care that nurtures and celebrates the mental health and wellness of everyone in the University community.

| Research

For the first time ever, L.M. Montgomery’s original manuscript of Anne of Green Gables is available to readers everywhere through a new digital exhibition.

| University

The Government of Canada has partnered with the Atlantic Veterinary College at the 17³Ô¹Ï and will invest $1.5 million to support Atlantic Canada's wastewater testing capacity. This testing is instrumental in keeping Canadians safe and will ensure early detection of COVID-19 and other pathogens in the Atlantic region.