MacEwan University News

From the president: Planting seeds for future success

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600

At MacEwan, warmer months offer time to reflect, connect, plan and prepare.

We built a $10 soil test, then a virtual reality platform to take it around the world

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Mohammed Elmorsy and Dr. Samuel Mugo provide an update to their soil-testing app in this piece originally published by The Conversation Canada.

Independence from Canada could cost Albertans a lot more than it saves them

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Constantin Colonescu discusses the issue of separation in his recent piece published in The Conversation Canada.

Decolonizing economics means questioning where its ideas came from — and imagining new ones

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Junaid Jahangir examines the foundations of some economic systems and ways to see beyond them in this piece, originally published by The Conversation Canada.

How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future?

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In a piece for The Conversation Canada, Dr. Mary Asirifi shares research on the lived experiences of adolescents in Ghana with disabilities, and what can be done to address their needs.

Off-campus housing: More properties, more options for MacEwan students

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Helping MacEwan students find housing close to campus and address affordability challenges.

How music cues helped actors harness emotion in “Monoceros,” a new Canadian musical

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In a recent piece for The Conversation Canada, Shawn Henry says that listening to daily recordings of their own production of Monoceros deepened MacEwan Musical Theatre students' performances throughout show week.

Twelve MacEwan faculty members receive almost $1.2 million in SSHRC funding

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Industry makes nationwide SSHRC grant announcements during an event at MacEwan.

Two alumni appointed to university’s Board of Governors

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Lorne Gladu and Karen Jeu bring long-term perspective to their positions.

7 accessible reads about building a fairer economy

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In a recent piece for The Conversation Canada, Dr. Junaid B. Jahangir offers up a list of approachable economics books that he shares with his students.

Shout-outs from the class of 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Some of MacEwan’s newest alumni celebrate the faculty who made a difference during their time on campus.

Five MacEwan faculty members receive more than $840,000 in NSERC funding

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) latest round of Discovery Grants supports innovative MacEwan researchers in biological sciences, health sciences, business, mathematics and medical imaging.

Photo gallery: Our favourites from June

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

June may have been the wettest on record, but we didn’t let all that rain dampen the spirit of celebration, learning and community engagement at MacEwan.

MacEwan welcomes new associate vice-president, Campus Services

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Wendy Brost is ideally positioned to take Campus Services into the future.

How Hana Matova helps construct community

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

From classroom renovations to new buildings, the senior project manager of infrastructure is helping shape the future of our campus.

MacEwan announces new Kule Chair of Ukrainian Community and International Development Research

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Jeffrey Rice has been appointed to the position for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026.

From the president: Ceremonies are remarkable sources of strength

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

As we celebrate the class of 2026, I take a moment to reflect on the meaning behind the pomp and circumstance.

MacEwan welcomes new associate vice-president, Entrepreneurship

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Alumna Kassie Burkholder to build bridges between teaching excellence, innovation and community impact.

Crafting community

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Students like Venessa Soto do great things – including hosting a free ribbon skirt workshop to share knowledge and tradition with women on campus.

MacEwan and the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation are growing together

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0600

New MOU builds on existing collaboration and a shared commitment to Alberta’s future.