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Holland, MRU, UNB establish partnerships with international universities: https://mru.ca/4384 (Academica Top Ten – MRU agreement with ACSOM) 

Mount Royal’s Hockey Team Secures Pivotal 3-2 Shootout Win in Front of Over 10,000 Fans: https://mru.ca/9a9f (BVM Sports – MRU Cougaars) 

Mount Royal Cougars Top in U SPORTS Rankings with Men’s Hockey and Men’s Volleyball Teams: https://mru.ca/d7e3 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Burnout: Many university students say they experience it but a Mount Royal professor says there is more to know: https://mru.ca/5f35 (Calgary Journal – Teresa Zell, Brooke Jenkins, students; Dan Devoe, faculty) 

Comet Industries Ltd. announces chief financial officer changes: https://mru.ca/417d (MarketScreener – Kelly McQuiggan, alum) 

MPs return to House for new sitting: https://mru.ca/9689 (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Also worth noting

Cap on international students could have reverse effect in Saskatchewan, experts suggest: https://mru.ca/9ac3 (CBC News) 

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Mount Royal University and American Canadian School of Medicine sign agreement: https://mru.ca/5def (Cision, PR Newswire – Chad London, provost) 

Mount Royal University and American Canadian School of Medicine sign agreement: https://mru.ca/e20a (Times of the Island – Chad London, provost) 

MRU and American Canadian School of Medicine sign agreement: https://mru.ca/26e4 (Education News Canada) 

Federal cap could mean more international students in Alberta: https://mru.ca/59e4 (CBC News at 6) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

A journalism professor breaks down Premier Danielle Smith and Tucker Carlson’s appearance in Edmonton: https://mru.ca/eaa9 (CBC Radio, Edmonton AM – Gabriela Perdomo Páez, faculty) 

Opinion: ‘Parental rights’ legislation increases risk of harm for Alberta students: https://mru.ca/3d29 (Edmonton Journal – Corinne L. Mason, Leah Hamilton, faculty)

Alberta teachers, school groups say they weren’t consulted on parental rights policy: https://mru.ca/41839 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Parliament returns: https://mru.ca/b910 (CBC News Channel – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Parliament resumes in Ottawa: https://mru.ca/54f4 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

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Ontario asks colleges to guarantee housing to foreign students: https://mru.ca/1f23 (Reuters) 

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Mount Royal University makes Forbes list of best employers: https://mru.ca/094d (CBC News at 6, News at 11, CBC Radio News – Tim Rahilly, president) 

MRU named top-20 employer in Canada: https://mru.ca/5e80 (CBC Radio News)

Charitable Choices: Lisa Collins of Kantorei Choral Society: https://mru.ca/7861 (Calgary Guardian – MRU Conservatory) 

Mount Royal University women’s hockey team bounces back after Crowchild Classic loss: https://mru.ca/b92a (BVM Sports) 

Mount Royal University Cougars Defeat University of Winnipeg Wesmen 3-0 in Exciting Volleyball Match: https://mru.ca/6787 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars men’s volleyball) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Science with Dan Devoe, the psychology of test taking: https://mru.ca/ca4d https://mru.ca/57c3 (QR Calgary, Connect with Sarah Crosbie, Jan. 26, 4:06:33 p.m. – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

Every been bewildered by a box-office hit? Breaking down the Oscar nominations:  https://mru.ca/58d https://mru.ca/2802 (QR Calgary, Connect with Sarah Crosbie – Lee Easton, faculty)

Single use items bylaw in Calgary; will it make a difference?: https://mru.ca/25ee (CityNews – Israel Dunmade, faculty)

International students cap falsely blames them for Canada’s housing and health-care woes:  https://mru.ca/d492 (Philippine Canadian Inquirer/ The Conversation – Leah Hamilton, faculty)

Exodus Adventure Travels announces new trips in partnership with Royal Canadian Geographic Society: https://mru.ca/3369 (PR Newswire – Lynn Moorman, faculty) 

Jagmeet Singh has a problem: ‘If the NDP are supporting the Liberals, I can’t support the NDP’: https://mru.ca/40a90 (Toronto Star – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Calgary 911 employee accused of sharing police information with organized crime: https://mru.ca/39de (Global Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

A Calgary 911 employee charged: https://mru.ca/7ea9 (CTV News – Doug King, faculty) 

‘It’ll be nine years this March’: Alberta has 101 unscheduled fatality inquiries: https://mru.ca/208b (CTV News – Doug King, faculty) 

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U of C students spreading cheer with adorable ‘snow ducks’: https://mru.ca/b1dc (CTV News) 

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Forbes says these are the ‘best’ employers in Canada in 2024: https://mru.ca/cad3 (CTV News) 

Student associations across Alberta unite in call for extended increase of off-campus work hours for international students: https://mru.ca/8c2f (U of A Students’ Union – SAMRU)

Crowchild Classic marks 10 years: https://mru.ca/1497 (CTV News)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

How AI harms and helps: https://mru.ca/049d9 (CBC Radio’s Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous – Archie McLean, faculty)

A Calgary journalism prof breaks down Tucker Carlson’s chat with Premier Danielle Smith: https://mru.ca/5143 (CBC News – Gabriela Perdomo Páez, faculty) 

Premier’s appearance with Tucker Carlson: https://mru.ca/4c35 (QR News, Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

A Calgary student’s perspective on the international enrolment cap: https://mru.ca/0317 (CityNews – SAMRU) 

International students in Alberta, student unions join calls to permanently lift work cap: https://mru.ca/c654 (CBC News, Yahoo News – Lori Williams, faculty; SAMRU) 

Kelden Formosa: Clearing out homeless encampments is the right thing to do—even if it looks bad – The Hub: https://mru.ca/c367 (Nation Talk – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta pension plan continues to poll low, support falling among UCP supporters: https://mru.ca/d006 (The Leduc Rep – Duane Bratt, faculty)

International students cap falsely blames them for Canada’s housing and health-care woes: https://mru.ca/b808 (The Conversation – Leah Hamilton, faculty)

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New transfer agreements provide pathway for Lakeland College graduates to get a U of R education degree: https://mru.ca/2929 (Education News Canada)

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Cougars, Dinos share honours in thrilling Crowchild Classic showdowns at Saddledome: https://mru.ca/767e1 (Calgary Herald/Calgary sun – MRU Cougars hockey) 

Cougars, Dinos set to resume rivalry in Crowchild Classic at Saddledome: https://mru.ca/f75b8 (CTV News – Courtney Kollman, alum) 

10th Crowchild Classic: https://mru.ca/a564 (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – Zach Payne, student, Reflector) 

Mount Royal University Cougars defeat University of Calgary Dinos in 3-2 shootout, Connor Bouchard extends point streak to 20 games: https://mru.ca/b8b3 (BVM Sports) 

The Crowchild Classic goes tonight at the ‘Dome: here’s what you need to know: https://mru.ca/9f29b (Calgary Journal) 

Big crowd watches clash at Crowchild Classic: https://mru.ca/4a65 (CTV Morning News) 

Global News live at Crowchild Classsic: https://mru.ca/5f8a (Global News at 6) 

MRU students learn about food security: https://mru.ca/54a0 (CBC Radio, The Homestretch – Jody Arndt, director) 

Calgary’s Currie Barracks: Military Base to Urban Village: https://mru.ca/8823 (Everyday Tourist)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Business Report with David Finch: https://mru.ca/7f0f (CBC Radio, Calgary Eyeopener – David Finch, faculty) 

Political scientist on Premier Smith’s conversation with Tucker Carlson Wednesday: https://mru.ca/ee0f4 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Mount Royal Women’s Volleyball team shines against U SPORTS seventh-ranked UFV Cascades: https://mru.ca/01ee (BVM Sports – Jessica Osczevski, student) 

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Hologram lecturers thrill students at trailblazing U.K. university: https://mru.ca/007bf (The Guardian) 

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Canada’s Best Employers: https://mru.ca/bb3e (Forbes) 

Canadian universities, colleges appear among Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2024: https://mru.ca/0277 (Academica) 

International student cap: A Calgary student’s perspective: https://mru.ca/41a5 (CityNews – SAMRU) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Red Sea shipping attacks: how is it affecting the supply chain here?: https://mru.ca/a8e1 (QR Calgary Jan. 22 4:05 p.m. – Rajbir Bhatti, faculty) 

Municipal leaders feeling ‘caught between’ Alberta and Ottawa as minister’s deadline approaches:  ​https://mru.ca/c684c (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Roy Green Show: The Roy Green Show Podcast, Jan 20: https://mru.ca/757d (ivoox – Doug King, faculty) 

SAD? Or just sad?: https://mru.ca/79dc (The Reflector – Esther Mandapalli, student) 

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Some UBC, SFU classes moved online due to transit strike: https://mru.ca/b370 (CTV News) 

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MRU hosts free cooking classes for students on a budget: https://mru.ca/d49e5 (Academica)

MRU’s NourishU gives students tools for living: https://mru.ca/d028 (QRNews, Jan. 19, 3:35:27 p.m. – Jody Arndt, director) 

Calgary schools, students unsure how they’ll be impacted by international study permit cap: https://mru.ca/53668 (CTV News)

Alberta could see international student visas increase despite two-year cap on enrolment: https://mru.ca/21359 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun) 

Fewer international students will be studying in Canada: https://mru.ca/9dad (CityNews, 660 News) 

Calgary named a top 10 destination for film and TV talent by moviemaker: https://mru.ca/f16e (Calgary Economic Development)

Mount Royal University Sports: Exciting Weekend Recap and Upcoming Crowchild Classic Preview: https://mru.ca/b3ae (BVM Sports) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Ruling on South Africa’s Israel genocide allegations will have significant impact globally: Calgary academic: https://mru.ca/c8f8 (CityNews – Nazak Birjandifar, faculty)

Feds international enrolment cap raises concerns for Alberta post-secondary schools: https://mru.ca/b8a4 (CityNews – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Cap could mean challenges to post-secondaries across country: https://mru.ca/9ac6 (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Do air purifiers work? Everything you need to know according to experts: https://mru.ca/7545 (Cochrane Times-Post – Israel Dunmade, faculty) 

Utah gives Alberta credit for idea of state’s own sovereignty act: https://mru.ca/70a17 (Globe and Mail – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

News Panel: https://mru.ca/d0a2 (Now you know with Rob Snow, 660 News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Penticton goaltender named best in Canada West: https://mru.ca/c549f (Penticton Western News – Shane Farkas, student) 

Mired in slump, Liberals discussing range of foreign and domestic issues: https://mru.ca/1d0e https://mru.ca/16ea (660 News – Duane Bratt, faculty, two weekend reports)  

Also worth noting

Lethbridge College and U of L react to international student cap: https://mru.ca/63e0e (Lethbridge News Now) 

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How universities can help students build resilience, improve mental health: Opinion: https://mru.ca/847a (Academica, Calgary Herald – Tim Rahilly, president) 

Hungry for education? Calgary university offers free course teaching cooking skills, grocery budgeting: https://mru.ca/5702 (CBC News – Jessica Quiring, student; Jody Arndt, director) 

NourishU teaches budgeting, shopping and cooking at MRU: https://mru.ca/3d00 (CTV News at 6, Jan. 19, 10:00 mark – Jody Arndt, director) 

Calgary named a top 10 destination for film and TV talent by moviemaker: https://mru.ca/f16e (Calgary Economic Development)

Fraser Valley Cascades Defeat Mount Royal University in 3-2 Thriller: https://mru.ca/c930 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars women’s volleyball) 

Cougars dominate UFV to complete sweep: https://mru.ca/58e8 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars men’s volleyball) 

Mount Royal University Women’s Hockey Team Secures Victory in Intense Showdown Against University of Regina: https://mru.ca/c3f7 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars women’s hockey) 

Cougars strong first set not enough to beat Cascades: https://mru.ca/2f13 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars women’s volleyball) 

Cougars cruise to 3-0 victory over Fraser Valley: https://mru.ca/c5aae (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars men’s volleyball) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Alberta justice minister calls for bail reform following death of woman outside Calgary school: https://mru.ca/d7cb7 (CityNews – Scharie Tavcer, faculty)

Calgary police investigate, recommend provincial review of domestic homicide: https://mru.ca/8b568 (Global News – Doug King, faculty)

Province wants list of all municipal agreements with federal government: https://mru.ca/fbc2 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Province doesn’t want federal government working directly with municipalities: https://mru.ca/8003 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

University of Regina Cougars’ Wiens has come full circle: https://mru.ca/2919 (Global News)

Competition for immigrants set to increase, according to experts: https://mru.ca/bf94 (CBC News – Cherotich Chemoss, student) 

Alberta pension plan continues to poll low, support falling among UCP supporters: https://mru.ca/a78ca (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

UCP climbs, particularly in Calgary, as NDP dips in latest measure of Alberta political standings: https://mru.ca/83b7 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Federal cabinet to meet in Montreal next week: https://mru.ca/33eb (CityNews at 6 – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Also worth noting

University of Regina reports record enrolment for winter 2024 semester: https://mru.ca/772d (Global News) 

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Opinion: Universities can build resilience in students to improve mental health: https://mru.ca/3b3d (Calgary Herald -Tim Rahilly, president & vice-chancellor)

Mount Royal University holds free cooking classes for students on a budget: https://mru.ca/93a5 (CTV Calgary)

Perfect homecoming for veteran University of Regina basketball player: https://mru.ca/6921c (Regina Leader-Post)

High Performance Rodeo kicks off in Calgary with The Storyville Mosquito: https://mru.ca/acff (CTV Calgary – Bella Concert Hall)

UBC ready for Winter Classic cross-town rivalry to heat up: https://mru.ca/1a175 (UBC)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

With 63 charges laid, Calgary police task force wraps up investigation of violent Falconridge brawl: https://mru.ca/a367 (Calgary Herald – Doug King, faculty)

Calls for system review following domestic homicide in Calgary: https://mru.ca/4cb6 (City News – Scharie Tavcer, faculty)

Do non contact orders work?: https://mru.ca/527b (QR Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

Also worth noting

An update on the cybersecurity incident at Memorial: https://mru.ca/7061 (Memorial Gazette)

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High Performance Rodeo kicks off in Calgary with The Storyville Mosquito: https://mru.ca/bf9b (CTV Calgary – Bella Concert Hall)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Competition for immigrants set to increase, according to experts: https://mru.ca/08eb (CBC – Cherotich Chemoss, student)

Varcoe: Prospects for nuclear power brighten in province with new partnership between Alberta, Ontario generators: https://mru.ca/309a (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

What’s next for the Alberta NDP?: https://mru.ca/9bf3 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Family of Calgary domestic homicide victim demands better protection for victims: https://mru.ca/049a (Global News – Racha El-Dib, alumna)

Opinion: Notley’s goodbye is not farewell: https://mru.ca/77dc (Edmonton Journal – Marc Chikinda, former faculty) 

JUDSON: Melillo ignores local LGBTQ2 groups targeted by right-wing hate: https://mru.ca/4bd4 (The Graphic Leader – Corinne Mason, faculty)

VIDEO: Penticton goaltender named best in Canada West: https://mru.ca/bdfed (Penticton Western News – Shane Farkas, student athlete)

‘It doesn’t stop somebody who wants to kill you’: Man who killed wife had no-contact order, breached it twice: https://mru.ca/cdd0 (CTV – Doug King, faculty)

Also worth noting

Canada cracks down on China, Russia, Iran research tie ups: https://mru.ca/b24e (BNN Bloomberg)

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