2023
December
Voluntary tip or a rip-off?
The state of tipping amid an increasingly digitized world
Assistant professor’s journey comes full circle at Mount Royal University
Gio Dolcecore’s path of self-discovery has taken them from a reluctant student to a tenure-track professor, along with a special group of alumni...
Telling the story of 2023
We look back at another impactful year for MRU and our community
November
Bringing injustice to light and life
Professor recognized for work revealing the story of Everett Klippert
New research creates roadmap for aging well in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Barriers to social belonging mainly structural
Art installation honours the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans
Project focuses on transformative nature of creative process
We’re glad you're here
Faculty members recognized with newcomers awards
Mount Royal hosts third-annual Giving Day
Giving Day is a way to celebrate philanthropy on campus, and highlight the impact of our generous community
New memorial scholarship helps student-athletes fulfill potential
Tim Callaghan Memorial Hockey Scholarship encourages leadership on and off the ice
What does desire for alone time tell us about parenting equality?
Research shows improving the gender gap in parenting has long-term societal benefits
'Everyone deserves an education'
Office of the Registrar’s Cyndi Cave recognizes and celebrates scholarship
October
Northern connections
MRU and Łutsel K'é Dene First Nation sign practicum agreement
Opening Minds and Changing Lives with new strategic plan
MRU is well-positioned to thrive and adapt to changing realities reflected in society
Mount Royal University and Canadian North airline partner to train Inuit pilots
Partnership 'aligns with commitment to Truth and Reconciliation'
Taking down barriers
The maiden voyage of the HPED TrailRider
Leading by example
Teaching students to be leaders is part of Mount Royal’s appeal for Associate Professor Roger Saint-Fort, PhD
$3 million federal investment through PrairiesCan will double MRU’s pilot and flight training capacity
Funding will enable program expansion to meet pilot shortage
Mount Royal’s Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation renewed
Community of post-secondary institutions foster innovation
September
On-the-job experience confirms journalism students' love for the profession
Kelsea Arnett and Lily Dupuis covered Alberta’s provincial election in May 2023
Building a foundation for early literacy
How reading skills affect individual and community alike
A buzz on campus
Multiple bee initiatives underway at MRU
Beakerhead's Alien Talk Show draws on MRU expertise
Neuroscientist speculates on extraterrestrial beings and how they might look
Federal funding boosts 4,700 cutting-edge researchers across Canada
MRU receives grant for Community Science Liaison Program
Celebrating our success, celebrating you
Mount Royal revitalizes its rewards and recognition program
MRU study lowers temperature on mask politics
Team finds impacts of medical barriers limited and temporary
Creating meaningful relationships
Indigenous Mentorship program launches at MRU
Journey to Indigenization: Human spiderweb spreads interconnectedness
Physical representation of Ani to pisi (spiderweb) comes alive at MRU
Research the foundation of MRU’s Journey to Indigenization
Guiding campus change and supporting communities
Student’s short film delves into Indigenous heritage
Dad, by Faith Thompson, shown this summer at film festival in Ottawa
August
Four-year data science degree at Mount Royal University first in Alberta
Approved program to meet increasing demand for graduates
Bringing positive change a passion for Dr. Jacqueline Musabende
Mount Royal business faculty member receives Black Achievement Award
July
Discover the science behind the Calgary Stampede
The ins and outs of live music, rides, games, bucking broncs and strange food of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Discovering the global context of the 'cowboy'
The history of ropers and riders is much more diverse that we think
How the Elbow River Camp came to be
Respected Tsuut’ina Elder reflects on impact of the Stampede on Indigenous communities
June
What drives companies to innovate?
Research by MRU business faculty into greener shipping fuels yields insights
Bringing order to the buzz
Innovative app designed by MRU student streamlines group planning while supporting local businesses
Congratulations, class of 2023!
Graduates inspire through their vulnerability and authenticity towards reaching their goals
Celebrating academic inquiry
Library Awards for Research Excellence recipients announced
May
MRU science communicator Dr. Sarah Hewitt receives 3M National Teaching Fellowship
Award honors exceptional contributions to teaching and learning
MRU and UCalgary collaborate on SoTL speaker series
Exploring different topics and issues within the teaching and learning context
Authenticity, integrity and excellence
MRU’s 2023 honorary doctorate recipients announced
April
Cougars claim number one in the country
Women’s hockey team makes MRU history
'The Children of Willesden Lane' an inspiring story of survival and resilience
Performances to be held April 19 and 20
Changing the game
MRU alumna makes history as the AHL’s first female play-by-play announcer
Map the System 2023
Bold ideas to address systemic problems
With antisemitism increasing, Holocaust Education Symposium needed more than ever
Program at MRU returns to in-person format May 2 and 3
Future leaders in sport and recreation to benefit from Ken King’s impact
Legacy endowment established at MRU
March
Blue Storm chronicles tempestuous premiership of Jason Kenney
MRU-led project last work from Professor David Taras, PhD
Student entrepreneurship programs open doors to 'life-changing' opportunities
Business student Erin Creegan-Dougherty says entrepreneurship funding, ongoing coaching key to successful expansion of her company
Identifying gender gaps and barriers in board work
MRU and local not-for-profit team up for research project
Government announces funding to support aviation at MRU
More students set to take flight with new bursary and proposed new program
Finding beauty in clinical settings
2023 writer-in-residence Bahar Orang draws inspiration from medical work
Mount Royal English professor explores resilience in fiction of Miriam Toews
Canadian novelist’s work basis for Oscar-winning movie
Harnessing the potential of ITS for positive change
Mount Royal’s new CIO, Tom Durnin, is a “technologist” at heart
The evolving world of cloud computing and digital networks
MRU-led research studying changing landscape
Computing student Haider Amin designs virtual reality workplace training
Scenarios take place in a risk-free environment
Student Ethan Ward embraces research into parks during pandemic
Skills gained will support a career in journalism
Focus on community-based research and teaching
Gabrielle Lindstrom, PhD, advancing Indigenous worldviews
Examining fundamental issues in the context of work
Employee experience at heart of research by Matthew McLarnon, PhD
February
Gathering to farewell and welcome across
Provost Chad London, PhD, officially received on to Blackfoot territory
New supports for low-income nursing students announced at MRU
Ministry of Advanced Education expanding New Beginnings Bursary
Massage Therapy Diploma program among Canada’s best
MRU program achieves accreditation, opens new opportunities for student success
More seats and financial help for internationally educated nurses
Alberta government announces additional capacity for bridging programs and a new bursary
Two Cougars teams remain in playoffs
Action continues this weekend
The runway ahead
Mount Royal’s aviation program is filling major gaps in the market
Research highlights importance of performance nutrition
Neglection of females in study also being tackled
January
Looking ahead with an open mind
Chad London, PhD, starts 2023 off MRU’s new Provost and Vice-President, Academic, and is ready to connect with the incredible people who choose to...
Understanding horse-human connections
Research explores the significance of an animal that has helped advance cultures and societies
Let's change this
Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages Canadians to support themselves and each other
Top eight things to know about the Crowchild Classic
From scoring tickets to winning a year’s tuition, we’ve got the deets
Online training helps children exposed to domestic violence
MRU professor emerita helps develop The Healing Brain
New labs propel cutting edge science at MRU
Environmental forensics, foot and ankle injuries focus of researchers
Crowchild Classic 2023 splits between teams
Roller-coaster games thrill fans from both sides
Did you 'snow?'
Mount Royal’s updated snow-removal plan targets high-volume areas of campus