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91ÑÇÉ« student earns top Canadian leadership scholarship

91ÑÇÉ« student Nebiyou Timotewos (BA '26) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University.

91ÑÇÉ« students earn academic awards in social science

Students in 91ÑÇɫ’s Department of Social Science in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS) are advancing their academic work across a wide range of disciplines, contributing to research and scholarship within the department.

Trudeau Fellowship highlights Christina Sharpe's influential work in Black studies

Bold scholarship with global reach has earned 91ÑÇÉ«'s Christina Sharpe one of Canada's most prestigious academic honours.

91ÑÇÉ« professor helps finance students build job-ready skills

91ÑÇÉ« undergraduate finance students are taking part in a professor‑guided initiative that turns classroom theory into real‑world market research – and gives employers tangible proof of their skills.

LA&PS to recognize two honorary degree recipients during 2026 Spring Convocation ceremonies

The Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies is proud to recognize two distinguished community members who will receive 91ÑÇÉ« honorary degrees during the 2026 Spring Convocation ceremonies. The recipients are being honoured for their contributions to community building, their advocacy for social justice and their philanthropy.  This year’s honorary degree recipients are Howard Sokolowski, […]

91ÑÇÉ« profs awarded $1.65M NSERC CREATE grant to train the next generation of experts in precision public health

Ali Asgary, professor of disaster and emergency management, is part of a national team awarded a $1.65 million Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) grant to train future leaders in data-driven, equity-focused public health. The initiative will equip students with advanced skills to better protect communities during health […]

Five LA&PS Alumni on 91ÑÇÉ«'s 2026 Top 30 Alumni Under 30

91ÑÇÉ« has announced its Top 30 Alumni Under 30 for 2026, with five of the alumni coming from the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. This incredible group under the age of 30 were selected based on their work creating real-world impact and positive change. They continue to use their skills developed through […]

The Meaning of Consent: A lecture by Clara Serra

On Tuesday, May 5, the Department of Social Science will host a guest lecture by philosopher and feminist theorist Clara Serra titled The Meaning of Consent. In this talk, Serra will discuss sexual consent and how its meaning is shifting in contemporary culture. Approaching the topic from philosophical, historical and political perspectives, she will unpack […]

DLLL professor publishes article on Queen Elizabeth II’s speech across her lifetime

Thomas Kettig, assistant professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (DLLL), has published a new article in the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) titled Pre-aspiration and longitudinal voice quality trends in Received Pronunciation: The case of Queen Elizabeth II. The article examines how Queen Elizabeth II’s speech changed throughout her lifetime. Kettig research […]

SPPA professor edits new book on creating change in the public sector

Zachary Spicer, associate professor in the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA), has edited a new book titled Inside Public-Sector Innovation. The book features local administrators in Canada who have successfully moved innovations from conception to reality. The administrators share their expertise and experiences, including strategies taken, lessons learned and challenges faced across projects in […]