MRU in the media

Stargazing party at MRU (video): https://mru.ca/256a (CTV News)

MRU welcomes space lovers: https://mru.ca/ffff2 (City News 660 radio)

With seven planets to be visible in the sky, MRU hosting planetary showcase: https://mru.ca/7820 (Calgary Sun – Stephen Jeans, faculty)

What does Calgary get out of Alberta’s 2025 budget?: https://mru.ca/4c46 (Calgary Herald)

Preview: Sage Theatre’s Boom Baby offers frank, and funny, look at life in Alberta’s oilpatch: https://mru.ca/0a07 (Calgary Herald / Sun – Natalie Meisner, faculty & Jason Mehmel, alum) 

Astronomy fans come to MRU:  https://mru.ca/d01e https://mru.ca/1f530 (Global Calgary at 6 and 11 – Stephen Jeans, faculty)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

CBSA intercepts nearly $3 million in drugs from trucks entering Canada at Coutts: https://mru.ca/eaf7 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

G7 Summit security: https://mru.ca/c4d9 (CBC Calgary radio – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Candidates stepping into Bow River Conservative leadership race: https://mru.ca/69fd (Drumheller Mail – Ritesh Narayan, faculty)

And just like that, another bombshell hits the UCP – Infrastructure Minister steps down over procurement drama.: https://mru.ca/8d984 (CHED Edmonton – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

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Post-secondary’s top curling teams in Lethbridge for CCAA championship: https://mru.ca/af29 (CTV News)

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Watch seven planets in the night sky this Thursday: https://mru.ca/fc8a (High River Online)

Calgary sustainability and business leader Arlene Strom named MRU chancellor: https://mru.ca/4f0b (CTV News – Arlene Strom, Chancellor; Chris Lee, BOG; Tim Rahilly, President) 

Star-gazing Calgarians invited to event at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/efc1 (CTV News – Stephen Jeans, faculty)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

CPS working with Peace Officers to crack down on fentanyl: https://mru.ca/ed8e (City News stations across the country – Doug King, faculty)

Guthrie goes & survivor stats: https://mru.ca/b68d (CHED radio Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty) *segment starts at 26:05

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary Actress Alyssa Hassett: https://mru.ca/97ea3 (Calgary Guardian – Alyssa Hassett, student)

Alberta’s infrastructure minister resigns over procurement concerns: https://mru.ca/edbd (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta Primetime politics panel Feb. 25: https://mru.ca/cc14 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Archie McLean, faculty)

Star party (preview of Thursday event at MRU): https://mru.ca/8de5 (CBC Calgary radio – Stephen Jeans, faculty)

MLA Peter Guthrie resigns: https://mru.ca/941c (CBC Calgary radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

Sheep River Library shows where Hollywood Got It Wrong!: https://mru.ca/61b9 (Western Wheel – Kerri Alderson, faculty)

Alberta MLA Peter Guthrie quits cabinet, citing concerns over procurement: https://mru.ca/70e3 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

U of L hosts event for Indigenous students going to post-secondary: https://mru.ca/d3c6 (CTV News)

Portage College launches diploma of Kinesiology and Sport Studies: https://mru.ca/62a6 (Portage)

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‘Huge opportunity’: Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRU: https://mru.ca/3cc3 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Arlene Strom, Chancellor; Chris Lee, BOG; Tim Rahilly, President) 

Arlene Strom named as new chancellor at Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/4e94 (LiveWire Calgary – Arlene Strom, Chancellor)

Mount Royal University appoints new Chancellor: https://mru.ca/df950 (City News – Arlene Strom, Chancellor)

Chloe Jobe | Top 20 Under 20 2025: https://mru.ca/c81d (Avenue Magazine – Education Collective partnership)

Wyatt Smuszko | Top 20 Under 20 2025: https://mru.ca/a8ddb (Avenue Magazine – Wyatt Smuszko, student)

You can see all 7 planets this week at MRU: https://mru.ca/3a01 (CHRG AM radio)

Meet the 2025 Judges for Avenue’s Top 20 Under 20: https://mru.ca/f0fe (Avenue Magazine – Ray DePaul, faculty)

OPINION: CyberTowns ranks Canada’s top cities for cybersecurity careers: https://mru.ca/49a8 (Clinton News Record)

Cougars and Golden Bears faceoff: https://mru.ca/b561 (Global Edmonton – Cougars men’s hockey team)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

‘Chronic understaffing’: Calgary Police Association speaks out against management in wake of $28M shortfall: https://mru.ca/a8fe (CTV News – Doug King, faculty) 

Alberta Premier Smith’s blame on health agency chilling: emergency doctor: https://mru.ca/9e9a (Calgary Herald/the Canadian Press – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Sport a catalyst for regional economic development: https://mru.ca/d088 (The Gleaner – David Legg, David Finch, faculty) 

Israel’s West Bank offensive looks very much like a prelude to annexation: https://mru.ca/e5ac (Middle East Monitor –Muhannad Ayyash, faculty) 

Rustad targets environmental groups,echoing Alberta ‘fiasco’: https://mru.ca/e7dd9 (National Observer – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Premier Smith questioned on private surgical facilities charging more than public ones: https://mru.ca/2497 (CityNews –Lori Williams, faculty) 

Nearly $3M in cocaine, meth seized from trucks entering Canada at Coutts border crossing: https://mru.ca/f1e1 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Bow Valley College eliminating language instruction for newcomers to Canada: https://mru.ca/edb7 (Global News)

U Calgary Institute focuses on improving women’s cardiovascular health: https://mru.ca/ec7d (Calgary Herald/UCalgary)

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“Stop cutting classes”: Alberta students unite in open letter to government: https://mru.ca/6a6b (The Gauntlet – Tala Abu Hayyaneh, SAMRU) 

Sage Theatre presents Boom Baby by MRU’s Natalie Meisner: https://mru.ca/4d02 (CKUA – Natalie Meisner, faculty) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Tariff threats spark Canadian patriotism, but some may cede control to U.S.: https://mru.ca/3bee (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun –  Duane Bratt, faculty)

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U of T is Canada’s top school in a new best universities in the world ranking and here’s why: https://mru.ca/f55a (Narcity) 

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Alberta has a host of new policies restricting LGBTQ youth. These researchers are tracking the effects: https://mru.ca/292c (CBC Radio, Daay 6 – Corrine Mason, Leah Hamilton, faculty) 

In-person Calgary talk show The Oratory to tackle mental health: https://mru.ca/0243 (LiveWire Calgary – Gabrielle Weasel Head, faculty) 

Alberta separatist behind divisive ‘Let’s join the USA!’ billboard: https://mru.ca/ed9c0 (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Ontario court grants summary judgment to drag performers smeared online as “groomers”: https://mru.ca/37e6 (Net News Ledger – Corinne Mason, faculty)

Also worth noting

Sask. universities see significant drop in international student enrolments: https://mru.ca/df02d (CBC News) 

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The transphobic witch-hunt doesn’t help anyone: https://mru.ca/768d (MRU as host of 2028 U Sports Volleyball Championships) 

Law & Order Toronto: Karen Robinson on what’s coming for Season 2: https://mru.ca/4b9b (CTV Edmonton – Karen Robinson, alum)

New book, ‘Leadership is Personal,’ inspires readers to discover the leader within: https://mru.ca/8a28 (The MarCom Journal)

​​Top 10 Best Aviation Colleges for Pilot Training in Canada for 2025: https://mru.ca/17f7 (Aviation A2Z)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

What to do about the Calgary Police budget shortfall?: https://mru.ca/6019 (QR Calgary – Kelly Sunderberg, faculty) *start of segment cut off

Premier responds to AHS drama: https://mru.ca/60f5 (City News 660 – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

How to handle difficult conversations in your early career, from salary negotiation to solving conflict: https://mru.ca/f5e2 (The National Tribune/the Canadian Press – Leda Stawnychko, faculty)

Prince George hockey player looks back at his Richmond Sockeyes and their ’87 Centennial Cup triumph: https://mru.ca/c040 (Prince George Citizen – Jim Gunn, alum)

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visits striking educational support staff in Edmonton: https://mru.ca/a6bb (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

The Heat: Middle East Conflict: https://mru.ca/5623 (CGTN America – Muhannad Ayyash, faculty)

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N.S. could require universities facing money woes to submit ‘revitalization plan’: https://mru.ca/c94e (CBC News)

Alberta First Nations elders say they weren’t properly consulted on new education curriculum: https://mru.ca/8cfe (CBC News)

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Parker: New leader of Calgary Health Foundation aims to continue legacy of service: https://mru.ca/b758 (Calgary Herald)

Campus Preview: Dinos, Cougars gear up for hockey, basketball, volleyball playoffs: https://mru.ca/9c17 (Calgary Herald – Cougars teams)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

A look at Alberta politics: https://mru.ca/9e4d (CTV Morning News Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty) *segment cut off at start 

What’s behind the push for high agency employees?: https://mru.ca/d53c (HR Reporter – Christian Cook, faculty) *subscription required to read

The Breakdown’s muzzling should concern all media: https://mru.ca/07028 (The Orchard – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta Premier, health minister responding to AHS allegations – ANALYZED: https://mru.ca/64e6 (CHED Edmonton – Lori Williams, faulty)

Alberta Primetime Politics Panel Feb. 18: https://mru.ca/7ff6 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Lori Williams, faculty)

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Sask. universities see significant drop in international student enrolments: https://mru.ca/1157 (CBC News)

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10 best places to live in Canada for young adults: https://mru.ca/c087 (MSN/money.ca)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta political web series temporarily shut down by court order: https://mru.ca/3d20 (CTV Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Haskayne Graduate Programs Open House promotes fast-track programs: https://mru.ca/dfa86 (UCalgary News – Wengel Kebede, alum) 

AHS drama will continue: https://mru.ca/5b09  (CHED – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

AHS investigation continues amidst lawsuit: https://mru.ca/312b (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Auditor General’s report crucial in addressing AHS procurement: https://mru.ca/2337 (CBC Radio News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

The Angela Wrigley Trio gets messy and embraces imperfections with sophomore album: https://mru.ca/5b4f (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Angela Wrigley, alum) 

Makeready COO and President Christine Magrann Announces Departure: https://mru.ca/1a123 (D Magazine – Edita Matic, alum) 

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A recent tuition scam has affected 23 students, with financial losses exceeding $125,000: Regina police: https://mru.ca/ab42 (CTV News)

‘A very big loss’: Town reeling after Acadia decides to close pool permanently: https://mru.ca/61d8 (Global News)

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MRU teams up with Sage Theatre to present world premiere of ‘Boom Baby!’: https://mru.ca/6020 (CTV News – Natalie Meisner, faculty, MRU students) 

Sage Theatre and MRU present Boom Baby!: https://mru.ca/e882 (CKUA Radio) 

U of C nursing faculty to use lottery system for admissions in 2026: https://mru.ca/f55b (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Joseph Osuji, Director, School of Nursing) 

Haskayne Graduate Programs Open House promotes fast-track programs: https://mru.ca/dfa86 (UCalgary News – Wengel Kebede, alum) 

Federal government invests $180M to establish aircraft facility in Calgary: https://mru.ca/6253f (ReNew Canada – MRU Aviation program)

University of Calgary Dinos Dominate at Crowchild Classic: https://mru.ca/d63c1 (Calgary Journal – MRU Cougars) 

MVB: Cougars left heartbroken after 0-3 Valentine’s Day loss to Golden Bears: https://mru.ca/9643 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball) 

WVB: Cougars swept by Pandas in three back-and-forth sets: https://mru.ca/6703 (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball) 

WVB: Cougars swept 0-3 by Pandas in Emma Boyd’s final home game: https://mru.ca/fd5e5 (MRU Cougars volleyball)

MVB: Cougars swept in trio of close sets by Golden Bears: https://mru.ca/ba12c (BVM Sports – MRU Cougars volleyball) 

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

The Science Behind… Valentine’s Day: https://mru.ca/772e (QR News – Dan Devoe, faculty) 

Can funerals be a ‘happy’ affair? Some families think so: https://mru.ca/fd3e (The Straits Times – Angjolie Mei, alum) 

Former Alberta auditor general explains review process amid AHS probe: https://mru.ca/86190 (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Unanswered questions swirl around AHS lawsuit as some call for provincial resignations: https://mru.ca/61fe (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Will capping Canada’s immigration targets help the settlement and integration sector cope with demand?: https://mru.ca/7542 (New Canadian Media – Leah Hamilton, faculty)

Also worth noting

Western’s faculty association urging university to use ‘rainy day’ funds to avoid long-term negative impacts: https://mru.ca/f86b (CTV News) 

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Young Calgarians Keep Trinidadian traditions alive through steel pan music: https://mru.ca/9bbe4 (CTV News – Terry Clark, MRU Conservatory director; Zion Whitelock, Nyell Smith, Thalia Pardasie, students) 

Minister Duguid announces federal investments to establish leading-edge aircraft engine testing facility in Calgary: https://mru.ca/63f9 (Government of Canada – MRU Aviation program) 

Lufthansa Technik Establishes Western Canada HQ in Calgary: https://mru.ca/c7c2 (Calgary Tech – MRU Aviatio program)

Lufthansa Technik sets up Western Canada headquarters in Canada, boosts aerospace sector: https://mru.ca/a5c1 (Calgary Economic Development – MRU Aviation program) 

Open letter to Alberta government sounds alarm on post-secondary funding: https://mru.ca/9ecd (LiveWire – SAMRU)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Legacy Makers: Discussing adapted sport: https://mru.ca/dd1e (Yes TV – David Legg, faculty) 

Alberta Prime Time Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/bf7c (CTV 2 – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Federal privacy commissioner investigates PowerSchool breach affecting Calgary students: https://mru.ca/95a6 (Calgary Journal – Khosro Salmani, faculty) 

Property crime in Lethbridge tops all Canada’s large urban areas, finds Fraser Institute study: https://mru.ca/b872 (CTV News – Doug King, faculty) 

Courtney Walcott says he’s not running for a second term: https://mru.ca/0826 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

From the Yukon to the national stage: https://mru.ca/ab2c (BVM Sports – Emma Boyd, student, Cougars volleyball)

Glen Yang set for Hong Kong debut in FIBA Asia Cup qualis: https://mru.ca/b7be (Tiebreaker Times – Glen Yang, alum) 

Also worth noting

Sask Wheat to support new USask crop research chair: https://mru.ca/f8d6e (Northeast Now) 

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