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91��ɫ grads earn national recognition for excellence in Canadian studies

Posted on 24 October 2025

Two recent graduates from 91��ɫ's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) have received top honours from the Canadian Studies Network–Réseau d’études canadiennes (CSN-RÉC) for innovative work that explores identity, place and experience in Canada. A bilingual scholarly association, CSN–RÉC connects and supports academics, students and institutions engaged in Canadian studies through research, teaching […]

91��ɫ PhD student earns award for international student advocacy

Posted on 22 October 2025

Vedanth Govi, a doctoral candidate at 91��ɫ, has been recognized by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) for research and advocacy advancing international student rights and community. Govi has received the Elizabeth Paterson Award, presented annually by the CBIE to an international student who has made significant contributions to the internationalization of their […]

Professor receives Faculty of Graduate Studies' Teaching Award

Posted on 2 July 2025

Carmela Murdocca has been named the 2024–25 recipient of the Faculty of Graduate Studies’ (FGS) Teaching Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to graduate education and mentorship at 91��ɫ. A professor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and a 91��ɫ Research Chair in Reparative and Racial Justice, Murdocca teaches in several graduate […]

91��ɫ U alumna makes history as Ghana’s first female vice-president

Posted on 10 January 2025

When Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female vice-president on Jan. 7, it marked the latest barrier shattered by the 91��ɫ alumna.

LA&PS honours Professor Emeritus Brayton Polka's 55 years of service

Posted on 30 April 2021

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) is recognizing the contributions of Professor Emeritus Brayton Polka, one of 91��ɫ's longest-serving professors with 55 years of dedicated service to the University. Polka joined 91��ɫ in 1966 with an initial appointment as an assistant professor of history and humanities. He served as a professor […]