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From social media to television, Dani Squires is showcasing local businesses
People Arts From social media to television, Dani Squires is showcasing local businesses
As television host of Market Day, and a food and lifestyle content creator, Dani Squires is supporting and promoting local businesses
Alexandre Hayward on rising up after a tragic accident to compete on the world stage
People Engineering Alexandre Hayward on rising up after a tragic accident to compete on the world stage
“Anytime I’m feeling low I’ve got this life event in my back pocket where it makes me feel pretty grateful. It’s hard to get too far into a hole.”
Ground zero for climate change
People FOREM Ground zero for climate change
Jakub Olesinski (PhD’11) shares what it's like to monitor and protect the health of Canada’s northern and western forests.
Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
People Saint John Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
“If you want to decrease poverty rates, you have to get money into people’s hands, and there are two ways of doing that: one is through labour force attachment and the other is through income supports and benefits.”
Hungry for solutions: the rise of food insecurity across Canada and on our university campuses
People Community Hungry for solutions: the rise of food insecurity across Canada and on our university campuses
Learn what three UNB alumni are doing to tackle poverty and food insecurity and their recommendations for long-term solutions
Scattering the seeds of the past
Research Community Scattering the seeds of the past
Graham Nickerson (MScEng'02, MA'22) shares stories of the little-known Black history of the Maritimes
A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
People Engineering A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
The incredible impact of Merv Symes (BScEng'81) on New Brunswick
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
People Computer Science How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
Iuli Popescu (BCS'01, MCS'04) and Mark McAllister (BCS'01, WMI'11) share the story and tech innovation behind myHealthNB
Redesigning our systems to work for humans
People Community Redesigning our systems to work for humans
Why Scott MacAfee (BBA’94) believes care is at the core of poverty reduction
Rewriting the narrative
People Business Rewriting the narrative
As founder of The Publishing Pad, Chisom Ezeh (MBA'22) is helping authors share their stories and their voices with the world
Q+A: Lauren Lockhart, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
Students Q+A: Lauren Lockhart, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
Recipient of a 2024-2025 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Lauren Lockhart has been deeply involved as a student leader in the faculty of kinesiology and across campus
Influencer agency helps build rising stars
People Renaissance College Influencer agency helps build rising stars
With an entrepreneurial background and a passion for content creation, Kayley Reed (BPhil’14) is advocating for the next generation of internet influencers
Research Science Meet Johanna Rommens, the Canadian geneticist who isolated the cystic fibrosis gene
Dr. Johanna Rommens (BSc'80, PhD'86) on groundbreaking health research throughout her storied career
People Arts Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
The Globe and Mail reporter who has spent much of his career reporting on technology and music discusses the failed effort by Google's Sidewalk Labs to build a future-focused neighbourhood in Toronto
People Education Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
The exciting journey of leading and growing 4-H in the Caribbean, and teaching children to grow food
Catch up on episodes from the podcast where our alumni hosts dive into conversations with impressive UNB alumni for insights, ideas and solutions to the challenges we are facing today.
Ending homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador
People Community Ending homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador
Doug Pawson (MPhil’07) on how we need to rethink our system of care to create communities where everyone can thrive
Caitlin Grogan, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
Students Caitlin Grogan, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
This recipient of a 2024-2025 Alumni Student Leadership Award has been deeply involved as a student leader since her days as an arts undergraduate student on the Saint John campus
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
People Science Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
People Education Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
Research Engineering Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles
From lab to legacy
People Contribution From lab to legacy
Shannon McCue (BSc'97) has built a remarkable scientific career on the foundation she received at UNB, so she has committed to giving back, both now and in the future.
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
People Arts Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
The Giller Prize-winning author on her writing process and how UNB helped advance her career.
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
People Technology Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
The senior Google guru shares his journey and outlook on augmented reality
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
People Community Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel LeBrun (BScECE'92, DSc'16) shares how even individuals can make an impact
Emily Scott: Five ways to include your children in your exercise
Learning Emily Scott: Five ways to include your children in your exercise
Top tips on squeezing in fitness from a holistic nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer.
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