This report is a weekday roundup of news about MRU, faculty experts, students and alumni, and other topics of interest.

MRU in the news

David Docherty to become president of Brandon University: https://mru.ca/34fd (The Reflector – David Docherty, president; Sue Mallon, board of governors)

MRU taking steps to further recognize the LGBTQ+ community: https://mru.ca/584e (The Reflector – Aria Burrell, student; Lesley Brown, provost)

Students/experts/alum in the news

Corbella: Psst. Don’t let this great Olympic-sized deal pass you by, Calgary: https://mru.ca/eaa (Calgary Herald – Naheed Nenshi, faculty on leave)

The Trans Mountain blame game and why we should get ready for Premier Jason Kenney: https://mru.ca/8e7e (CBC News, Opinion: Duane Bratt, faculty)

Local wins MVP in start-up pro volleyball league: https://mru.ca/88ef (Drumheller Mail – Andrea Price, alumna)

Also worth noting

UCalgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine granted $7.2 million from province to expand program: https://mru.ca/a507 (UToday)

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