Shannon Majeau

Bachelor of Science, Honours Psychology
President’s Medal for Academic Excellence and Student Leadership – Degree

Shannon Majeau had repeat appearances on the Dean’s list, completed honours research that looked at the motivations behind and approaches to engaging in political conversations and will be the first MacEwan Griffins student-athlete to be named a USPORTS Academic All-Canadian Canadian six years in a row. She was captain of the women’s basketball team between 2019 and 2023, president of the Griffins Student-Athlete Council and has volunteered for many campus initiatives to raise awareness about mental health issues, sexual violence prevention and breast cancer research. 

"I came to MacEwan to play basketball, and specifically to play for coach Katherine Adams and the program she has built here. She cares so deeply about her players and wants to help us grow into successful individuals – in sport and beyond. Over the past six years, I have learned a lot about myself, including what it takes to be a leader and how my words and actions have the ability to empower and instill belief in others. 

I chose psychology because I’m fascinated by how people think and feel, even without being fully aware of how or why we think and feel certain things. I was drawn to psychology research because it can be applied to real-world situations in ways that help people interact with each other and the world around them. When used appropriately, psychology research offers insight into how humans operate and how we can improve our personal relationships, mental health and well-being, and our interactions with the world. 

My plan is to eventually go back to school for physiotherapy, and eventually work with athletes. I would like to be able to help others in the ways that trainers and therapists have helped me throughout my athletic career. I hope my background in psychology will help me approach athletes in a unique way, and provide insight into how our thought processes and attitudes can impact how we play. 

Sport can be incredibly hard at times, but can also be incredibly rewarding. To be able to experience the highs and lows of team sport with the many incredible people I have met along the way has been such an amazing and unique experience."

President’s Medal for Academic Excellence and Student Leadership

The President’s Medal recognizes students for their exemplary combination of academic achievement and contribution to the betterment of MacEwan University. Medal recipients are graduates who demonstrate the best qualities of a MacEwan student by maintaining a high grade point average while demonstrating leadership through active participation in university-wide committees, groups, organizations or extra-curricular activities. One medal may be awarded to a graduating student in a certificate or diploma program and one medal to a graduating student in a degree program.