MacEwan University News

“I want students and the public to develop critical thinking skills.”

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Lucio Gelmini to receive the 2026 SCI Canada Outreach Award for his science demos, which inspire and inform K-12 students across Alberta.

MacEwan faculty awarded New Frontiers in Research funding

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Three faculty receive research grants, including MacEwan's first as the principal institute.

“You can walk out with a real sense of purpose.”

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Chief of the Edmonton Police Service Warren Driechel discusses how MacEwan fits into the downtown community, and the role the institution plays in preparing the city’s future emergency responders.

How art, culture and heritage research can help us come together

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Soni Dasmohapatra talks to Research Recast(ed) about her work that explores how arts and culture are core to humanity's existence.

Locked out of learning

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Exactly how much higher education happens in Canadian prisons? Student researcher April Abarra and prof Nicole Patrie teamed up to find out.

Award-winning nursing student research focuses on “freeze” response after sexual assault

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Elaine Alejandro received the Sexual Violence Student Research Award for her study on tonic immobility and how health-care professionals respond to survivors.

Are NHL players overpaid?

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

MacEwan’s Research Recast(ed) podcast talks to mathematics and statistics prof Dr. Brian Franczak about what the stats have to say.

Following in mom’s footsteps

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Bachelor of Commerce student Clarisa Gonzalez Piana and her mom, Daniela Piana (Early Learning and Child Care ’21), administrative assistant with the Faculty of Health and Community Studies, share their family ties to MacEwan.

Announcing MacEwan’s 2026 Alumni Award honorees

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:30:00 -0600

MacEwan celebrates seven alumni for their contributions in journalism, theatre, sport leadership, community service and health care.

For tech’s sake? Where technology fits in education – and where it doesn’t

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:20:00 -0600

VR goggles. AI and ChatGPT. Immersive learning. Human patient simulators. Tech talk is ubiquitous in post-secondary classrooms. But at MacEwan, it’s always been intentional.

Our favourite moments from the end of Winter term

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:10:00 -0600

Winter term may have come to an end, but campus was as busy as always, from Student Research Day to art displays to athletic awards.

Student research projects in VR help MacEwan students learn

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Alumni like Jehdi Aizon do great things – including creating virtual reality (VR) simulations to help nursing and social work students learn how to support their patients and clients.

From the president: Inspiring the next generation through a legacy of leadership

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

What does the Triffo School of Business represent for MacEwan?

What steamships can teach us about AI

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

What could issues like AI-driven automation and social media addiction possibly have to do with what was happening in the 1800s? More than you might think, Dr. Aidan Forth told MacEwan’s Research Recast(ed).

Announcing the Triffo School of Business at MacEwan University

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The faculty has been named in honour of philanthropist, community builder and Chairman Emeritus of Stantec, Ron Triffo.

Ten years of bees on campus

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

In the decade since MacEwan University installed its first four hives on the roof of Building 5, the insects have found a sweet spot in the hearts and minds of students, faculty and staff.

Office Hours: Soni Dasmohapatra nurtures honest discussion

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

2025 Early Career Teaching Excellence Award recipient shares her welcoming office space and some of her favourite research projects.

Have you been fooled by greenwashing?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Dr. Arka Mukherjee joins MacEwan’s Research Recast(ed) podcast host Kelsie Johnston to talk about how products marked “eco-friendly” or “natural” aren’t always what they seem.

Student Research Day set for another record-breaking year

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Over 300 students are set to present their research with posters, oral presentations, performances and creative installations on April 23.

MacEwan shout-outs: Juno nominations, artist residencies, international conferences and more

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

From documentary screenings to cybersecurity competitions, the MacEwan community has had a busy few months. Celebrate some of the recent accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students and alumni.