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UCalgary and MRU to co-host global nursing conference on pressing public health issues: https://mru.ca/a1c8 (UCalgary – Aliyah Dosani, faculty)

Music club brings students together: https://mru.ca/5d47 (Calgary Journal – Sukhmani Minhas, Liam Sutherland, students) 

Restoring oil wells back to nature with moss: https://mru.ca/d7b1 (My Science)

Around Town with David Parker: CANA Construction: https://mru.ca/cdb6 (Calgary Sun)

The Best Student-Friendly Cities in Canada 2025: https://mru.ca/4371 (University Magazine)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Some Calgary races awaiting results as Conservatives claim most southern Alberta seats on election night: https://mru.ca/9efc (CTV Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Breaking down election numbers: https://mru.ca/6a9f5 (City News 660 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

CJOB post election panel: part 1 https://mru.ca/450c5  part 2 https://mru.ca/18105 (CJOB Winnipeg – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Political prof discusses Singh, Poilievre and what stood out this election: https://mru.ca/8f96 (CHCH – Lori Williams, faculty)

Federal NDP presence in Alberta cut down to just one woman: https://mru.ca/0d26 (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

New clerk-treasurer ‘very, very important’ to nuclear host community: https://mru.ca/279b (Penticton Herald – Lesley Sterling, alum)

Alberta was home to the anti-Trudeau movement. Now it looks like it’s Mark Carney’s turn: https://mru.ca/23ec (Toronto Star & other Postmedia publications – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Nikita Nanos named Chancellor of Carleton University: https://mru.ca/39c6 (Carleton)

UCalgary programs aim to close gender gaps in science and education: https://mru.ca/2c1f (CTV Calgary)

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Calgary election results leave disappointed voters on both sides: https://mru.ca/cf01 (CBC News)

New club at MRU hosts a Ramadan decorating event for all students: https://mru.ca/a3b1 (Calgary Journal – Samrah Afsar, Toka Hassan, students) 

Postcards from the heart: students express their appreciation: https://mru.ca/2406 (Calgary Journal – Brenna Blundell, staff; Shaina Villapana, student) 

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

What happened in Calgary McKnight? Liberal hopes dashed as George Chahal loses: https://mru.ca/2f3f (Calgary Herald/Sun – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘A little bummed out’: MP-elect Corey Hogan hoped for more Liberals in Calgary: https://mru.ca/b72f (City News/The Canadian Press – Lori Williams, faculty)

Canada’s Liberals, Carney win national election: https://mru.ca/5ba4 (MSN via The Week US – Lori Williams, faculty)

In a stunning comeback, Carney’s Liberals win Canada’s federal election: https://mru.ca/5aba (The Washington Post – Lori Williams, faculty) *subscription needed

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025: Stevenson voted in as MP for Yellowhead, Liberals to form federal government: https://mru.ca/dbec (Rocky Mountain Outlook – Lori Williams, faculty)

Liberals have a ‘difficult road ahead’ after minority win: expert | Alberta Primetime: https://mru.ca/2ed3 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Former UCP MLA targets Premier Smith in scathing new letter: https://mru.ca/3f2eb (City News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Stephen Maher: Separatism is in the Alberta air, as Liberal victory looms: https://mru.ca/b313 (Ricochet – Duane Bratt, faculty)

‘Behemoth of Conservative support:’ Why Liberals’ hoped-for breakthrough in Calgary fizzled: https://mru.ca/fc2b (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Business report with David Finch: https://mru.ca/63d1 (CBC Calgary radio The Eyeopener – David Finch, faculty)

Also worth noting

UCalgary introduces entrepreneurship program for nurses, health-care professionals: https://mru.ca/48eb (UCalgary)

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Alberta Blue Cross announces the Indigenous Scholarship program recipients: https://mru.ca/f44cd (Nation Talk – Katarina Tinqui, student) 

Blue Cross announces nine recipients for its Indigenous Scholarship program: https://mru.ca/190ed (Medicine Hat News – Katarina Tinqui, student)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Liberal victory just the beginning of challenges: https://mru.ca/6c30 (CTV Morning Live – Lori Williams, faculty

Conservatives sweep most of Alberta setting up showdown: https://mru.ca/ccf6 (QR News, CHED – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Liberal hopes for breakthrough in Calgary dashed: https://mru.ca/aaa5 (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Niagara Falls ‘at breaking point’ with migrants filling hotels – as country goes to polls: https://mru.ca/8bf1 (MSN, Daily Mail – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Trump jumps back into Canadian politics: https://mru.ca/3b793 (660 News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Canadians vote in election dominated by concerns about Trump: https://mru.ca/f524b (Reuters – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Former Calgary Hitmen netminder Buenaventura commits to Mount Royal University: https://mru.ca/45e1 (CHL.ca – Ethan Buenaventura, student) 

Election day in Calgary: what voters need to know before going to the polls: https://mru.ca/a2e7 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Voters head to the polls in Calgary for election day: https://mru.ca/c263 (CTV News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Former UCP MLA targets Premier Smith in scathing new letter: https://mru.ca/3f2eb (City News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Overdose death of UVic student prompts new policy that 911 call-takers ask about drug use: https://mru.ca/f1589 (Victoria Times Colonist) 

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Canadian varsity honours Nigerian don: https://mru.ca/e5ba (Punch – Ademola Adesola, faculty) 

Why Canada struggles to scale and what Charles Plant wants founders to know: https://mru.ca/d88c (ScaleUp Week)

Faculty, students, staff and alumni in the media

Calgary voters head to the polls Monday: What you need to know: https://mru.ca/6aae (Calgary Herald/Calgary Sun – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Trump looms, as Canadians start voting: https://mru.ca/4937 (Australian Broadcasting Corporation – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Conservatives expected to dominate Alberta ridings again, but red waves possible in the big cities: https://mru.ca/50e0 (CityNews – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players: https://mru.ca/08dd (The Hill Times – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Canada’s Carney says he’s the man for the moment. Now voters will decide.: https://mru.ca/1013 (Washington Post – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Battleground ridings worth watching in Calgary: https://mru.ca/b7186 (QR News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Most Alberta ridings will go Tory blue, predicts MRU political scientist: https://mru.ca/d2ee (CHED – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

New PM will have bridges to build: https://mru.ca/0424b (QR News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

How will a surge in Liberal support nationally affect the federal election in Calgary?: https://mru.ca/fa1b (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Albertans priorities similar to rest of country: https://mru.ca/103c (CBC News Network – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Western alienation can encourage compromise: https://mru.ca/d6c0 (CJME – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

What are the local ramifications of the federal election?: https://mru.ca/ee4fa (QR Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Battleground ridings: What election races are expected to be close in Edmonton?: https://mru.ca/7838 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty) 

Influencing your vote as some federal leaders choose to visit Calgary: https://mru.ca/bd9e (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta Primetime Politics Panel April 24: https://mru.ca/aa3e (CTV2/Alberta Primetime – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Quebec judge invalidates tuition hike, French requirements for out-of-province university students: https://mru.ca/fb4b (CBC News)

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Maskwacis student awarded Indigenous Scholarship from Alberta Blue Cross: https://mru.ca/d092 (Red Deer News Now – Katarina Tinqui, student)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Blue Cross announces nine recipients for its Indigenous Scholarship program: https://mru.ca/190ed (Medicine Hat News – Katarina Tinqui, student)

Calgary Confederation: Spectre of vote-splitting raised in hotly contested race: https://mru.ca/6288 (Edmonton Sun – Lori Williams, faculty)

Political scientist says young voters could ‘shift campaigns,’ but conservatives hold lead in Alberta: https://mru.ca/1018f (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Pollievre’s promise to give more power to police to dismantle homeless encampments: https://mru.ca/e006d (CHED Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

Western alienation a major issue in election:  https://mru.ca/0041c (CKOM & CJME radio Saskatchewan – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Western alienation plays key role for Sask. in 2025 federal election campaign: https://mru.ca/4bed (CKOM website – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Provincial transport ministers comments on bike lanes spark debate: https://mru.ca/06176 (QR Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Olivia and TJ, of ‘Vive Le Veg’, on Seeding and Growing Their Relationship On and Off the Farm: https://mru.ca/a0c9b (Scout Magazine – TJ McWilliam & Olivia Reshetylo, alumni)

Sovereignty, economic reconciliation among priorities for some Indigenous leaders this election: https://mru.ca/33cc2 (CTV News – John Fischer, AVP Inginization & Decolonization)

Also worth noting

Parker: Bird Construction transforming SAIT with construction of Taylor Family Campus Centre: https://mru.ca/cd708 (Calgary Herald)

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This iconic Alberta mountain just made a cameo in ‘The Last of Us: https://mru.ca/ca23 (Discover Airdrie)

Teams gather at Cedar Lakes for 2025 WV Envirothon: https://mru.ca/b78a0 (The Jackson Star & Herald)

Seeking awards, landing credibility, raising profile: https://mru.ca/43b3 (Winnipeg Free Press- ScaleUp/Growth Catalyst programs)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Record number of Canadians come out in advance voting: https://mru.ca/8c27 (CBC Radio Calgary & Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

University prof discusses election platforms, polls and capturing voters attention: https://mru.ca/a0c75 (CHCH – Lori Williams, faculty)

Muscle fascicle length adaptations to high-velocity training in young adults with cerebral palsy: https://mru.ca/f90f (Frontiers – Jared Fletcher, faculty)

Also worth noting

Will 1,200 students move the needle on Calgary’s downtown vibrancy problem?:  https://mru.ca/dea13 (CBC News)

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Alachua County 4-H Envirothon Team wins first place at 2025 Florida Envirothon: https://mru.ca/5218 (Alachua Chronicle)

Mountain Shadows gymnasts reach golden summit at provincials: https://mru.ca/d527 (Western Wheel – Reese Harris, incoming student)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Advance voting in Calgary steady as federal election day nears: https://mru.ca/2dd8 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Electoral battle for Calgary McKnight marked by affordability concerns, low voter turnout: https://mru.ca/6621 (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Some Calgary voters unmoved by English debate between Canada’s main party leaders: https://mru.ca/92db (CTV Calgary – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Conservatives forecasted to win Yellowhead, but political scientist warns of ‘complex election’: https://mru.ca/e2e53 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Canadian political expert discusses the federal leaders debate: https://mru.ca/9ada (CHCH – Lori Williams, faculty)

Alberta health scandal: Smith and LaGrange ‘deliberately misled’ cabinet, former minister alleges: https://mru.ca/16aa (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Calgary Skyview: Changing boundaries and demographics lead to wide-open race: https://mru.ca/9d63 (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Advance poll numbers and a look at the federal election: https://mru.ca/8d7e (CBC Network News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Anti-Trump Rage Unites Canada, Except in Rich and Aggrieved Alberta:  https://mru.ca/a501 (MSN/Bloomberg – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

Trump is demanding universities change policies or face defunding. Would Poilievre do the same?: https://mru.ca/e69b (CBC News)

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2025 Interior Design Year-End Student Shows: https://mru.ca/9dfc (IDC Canada)

Summerland basketball star lands spot on Calgary university team in historic move: https://mru.ca/092e (Castanet – Dezi Ducheck, incoming student)

Summerland star Dezi Ducheck signs to Mount Royal after near-perfect season: https://mru.ca/c18b (Summerland Review – Dezi Ducheck, incoming student)

ScaleUP Week names Digital Journal as official media partner for 2025 event: https://mru.ca/3bdc (Digital Journal – Simon Raby, faculty)

The best accounting schools in Canada 2025: https://mru.ca/8ba84 (University Magazine)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Political scientist weighs in on MLA dismissal: https://mru.ca/2bc2 (QR Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

Nigerian artistes must challenge ongoing suffering — Canada-based don: https://mru.ca/c20b  (MSN Canada/The Punch – Ademola Adesola, faculty)

Calgary candidates ramp up ground game as election nears finish line:  https://mru.ca/e227 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

Lack of costed Conservative platform is an ‘opportunity lost,’ says analyst: https://mru.ca/0070 (CP 24 – Lori Williams, faculty)

One week until Canada votes in one of the most existential elections of our time: https://mru.ca/a9d5 (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Chromosome evolution in bees: https://mru.ca/4180 (Frontiers – Robin Owen, faculty)

‘We’re behind’: some senior Conservatives call out central campaign for failing to focus more on Trump’s tariffs: https://mru.ca/d3de (The Hill Times – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Episode 3 – Linguistics and Finding a Passion for Maya Glyphs with Mary Kate and Patricia: https://mru.ca/40fb (Bridging Voices – Mary Kate Kelly, faculty)

Will Pierre Poilievre or Jagmeet Singh skip Calgary this election campaign?:  https://mru.ca/d1597 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

What to expect from leaders debate: https://mru.ca/cfda7 (680 CJOB – Lori Williams, faculty)

What to know about advance voting as polls open through Monday: https://mru.ca/9064 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

Close races in Alberta ridings could mean strong voter turnout in advance polls: expert: https://mru.ca/072db (Global News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Breaking down the leaders debate: https://mru.ca/78c7 (CBC News Network – Lori Williams, faculty) *clip is cut off

Alberta revives plans for nuclear energy: https://mru.ca/4d4c (BNN – Duane Bratt, faculty)

What are the latest polls saying: https://mru.ca/baa5 (CTV News Network – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Alberta’s government is providing $4 million for the development of NorQuest College’s Career Skills Centre: https://mru.ca/2b72 (Alberta Government)

UCalgary’s QR-code wearing superhero to launch his loneliness solution in fall 2025: https://mru.ca/e10e (LiveWire Calgary)

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Polling stations open at Calgary post-secondary institutions to make voting more accessible to students: https://mru.ca/692b (LiveWireCalgary)

Video: Journalists spar over Conservative plan to kill CBC in Mount Royal University debate: https://mru.ca/54d1 (Calgary Journal – Gabriela Perdomo Paez, faculty)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Danielle Smith featured in NYT: https://mru.ca/5c20 (CHED Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty) *Duane’s interview starts at roughly 41:30

5 independents running in federal election:  https://mru.ca/45e5 (CBC Radio – Keith Brownsey, faculty)

Varcoe: Calgary energy firm revives nuclear ambitions, kick-starts approval process for Alberta project: https://mru.ca/c52f (Calgary Herald – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Also worth noting

University of B.C. reopens application windows for U.S. grad students: https://mru.ca/6b43 (CBC News)

U of C brain stimulation study reveals promising results to improve speech for stroke patients: https://mru.ca/1ca4 (CTV News)

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Voting stations open on Calgary campuses: https://mru.ca/576f (CTV Calgary – Lori Williams, faculty)

University students, staff among first to cast ballots as on-campus voting opens: https://mru.ca/36c5 (Calgary Herald & Calgary Sun)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

The federal Conservatives’ stranglehold on Alberta loosened in 2021. Can they regain their grip?:  https://mru.ca/3e57 (Calgary Herald – Lori Williams, faculty)

Unity, Defence and the Path Forward: https://mru.ca/f57d (iHeartRadio Canada talk stations across Canada – Lori Williams, faculty)

Local moms gather to talk politics over a pint: https://mru.ca/08ee (CBC News – Maureen Cullen, faculty)

‘Scary stuff’: Winnipeg neighbourhood still on edge following police shooting last week: https://mru.ca/5d85a (CTV News – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Also worth noting

‘We can’t even leave our house’: Waterloo students terrorized by ‘angry’ nesting Canada geese: https://mru.ca/3ea4 (CBC News)

Alberta’s government is investing $100 million to revitalize the Biological Sciences Building at the University of Alberta: https://mru.ca/800e (Alberta Government)

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