MRU in the media

Stephen Price to join Portage College as President and CEO in the fall: https://mru.ca/5b61 (CFCW 840 AM – Stephen Price, faculty)

UCalgary, MRU co-host international nursing conference: https://mru.ca/73e2 (LiveWire Calgary – Aliyah Dosani, faculty)

They benefitted from female mentors when starting their businesses. Now, these entrepreneurs are paying it forward: https://mru.ca/3987 (Globe and Mail – Shannon Petsun, Board of Governors & bursary donor)

WCHS students finish 6th at International Envirothon Competition: https://mru.ca/88b3a (News Now Warsaw)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Elections Canada changes the rules to make the byelection byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, a little less complicated: https://mru.ca/6e01 (CBC Radio Toronto – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Man charged with murder, attempted murder, following hit-and-run on Siksika Nation: https://mru.ca/e5f4 (CTV News – Doug King, faculty)

Trump says Canada-US trade talk deadline will not be extended: https://mru.ca/a4b2 (Western Standard – Lori Williams, faculty)

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial is over, but conversations about the sport’s culture continue: https://mru.ca/32f5 (Globe and Mail – Alexis Peters, faculty)

Alberta Threatening to Exit CPP Once Again?: https://mru.ca/b912 (Pension Plus – Duane Bratt, faculty)

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UCalgary projects engage the community in impact-driven research: https://mru.ca/a5d25 (UCalgary)

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MRU and U of C hosting a joint nursing conference: https://mru.ca/efebe (CBC Calgary Radio)

Stephen Price to join Portage College as President and CEO in the fall: https://mru.ca/57899 (CFCW 840 AM – Stephen Price, faculty)

Calgary Zoo climate and environmental education expanded nationally: https://mru.ca/0215 (LiveWire Calgary)

Tuition changes coming at U of C and MRU: https://mru.ca/7b85 (City News 660 Radio)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

A $520 Billion Retirement System Comes Under Fire in Western Canada: https://mru.ca/50a2 (Bloomberg – Duane Bratt, faculty) *article also shared via MSN

Carney Calls U.S. negotiations ‘intense’ ahead of Aug. 1 deadline: https://mru.ca/8c25 (CHED Edmonton – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Economist says Canada-US trade deal needs fresh perspective: https://mru.ca/8b951 (Western Standard – Lori Williams, faculty)

Have you ever moved for work?: https://mru.ca/d597 (CBC Radio Alberta at Noon – David Finch, faculty)

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UCalgary tuition increases, full student residences come September: https://mru.ca/5874 (LiveWire Calgary)

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MRU in the media

Portage College welcomes new President and CEO Stephen Price: https://mru.ca/7338 (Portage – Stephen Price, faculty)

Resurgence of old diseases on agenda for global nursing conference in Calgary: https://mru.ca/3654 (CBC News – School of Nursing and Midwifery) *also shared by Yahoo Malaysia 

Hot Springs High’s Scat Cats Score At North American Envirothon: https://mru.ca/edca (Sierra County Sentinel)

PA’s Penncrest High School Envirothon Team From Delaware County Takes 7th Place In International NCF-Envirothon in Canada: https://mru.ca/d1d8 (PA Environment Digest Blog)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Now Over 200 On The Ballot For Battle River-Crowfoot: https://mru.ca/9c46 (Drumheller Online – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Calgary rally against domestic violence calls for change: https://mru.ca/c6772 (CTV News – Racha El-Dib, alum)

Elections Canada announces change to Battle River–Crowfoot byelection ballot as number of candidates surpasses 200: https://mru.ca/45f6 (Western Standard – Lori Williams, faculty)

Transitions for youth and young adults with eating disorders and/or other mental health conditions: a Canadian guide:  https://mru.ca/c64d (Springer Nature Link – Katherine Bright, student)

Calgarian who failed to provide a breathalyzer sample says she’s never drank alcohol: https://mru.ca/99a0 (CTV News/CP24 – Doug King, faculty)

ECHL: Tulsa Oilers Re-sign Forward Keegan Iverson: https://mru.ca/ad63 (Yardbarker – Keegan Iverson, alum)

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ULethbridge, UCalgary partner for Southern Alberta Medical Program: https://mru.ca/e23e (CTV News)

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Donald Trump says he hasn’t ‘had a lot of luck’ negotiating trade deal with Canada: https://mru.ca/c9b9 (CHCH – Lori Williams, faculty)

Peace officer graduation ceremony highlights regional collaboration: https://mru.ca/36e7 (City of Calgary news release – Colby Pederson, alum)

‘Proud to be part of a team’: New crop of peace officers keen to serve their communities: https://mru.ca/d8956 (Calgary Herald – Colby Pederson, alum)

Ousted MLAs partner with Alberta Party after UCP threatens legal action over PC name: https://mru.ca/3450 (Global News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Calgary Close-Up: Report highlights drop in crime severity across the city: https://mru.ca/3d70 (Global News Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

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Three-strikes rule for psychologist licensing exam in Alberta faces opposition: https://mru.ca/345db (CBC News)

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MRU in the media

University Reputation Overlooked: Systematic Literature Review of an Under-Researched Concept: https://mru.ca/1d53 (Springer Nature Link)

Conservation Goes Canadian: Students from US, Canada, China compete in 2025 Envirothon: https://mru.ca/bdf6 (Tri-State Livestock News)

Safe Haven Foundation opens two new spaces to prevent homelessness for girls and young women: https://mru.ca/cd8a (Calgary Herald – Melissa Rooney, attended MRC for a year)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Cut Bank welcomes new physician to Rural Health Clinic: https://mru.ca/17e6a (Pioneer Press – Avery Cox, alum)

Calgary professor, students say AI models not meeting expectations: https://mru.ca/927f (Calgary Herald – Kris Hans, faculty)

Is creating a long list of candidates ahead of Alberta’s next byelection legal, democratic?: https://mru.ca/d609 (Western Standard – Lori Williams, faculty)

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BVC, MaKami create diploma pathway for legal careers: https://mru.ca/d57c (MaKami)

New Lethbridge Polytechnic board of governors chairperson appointed: https://mru.ca/079b (CTV Calgary)

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MRU student shares thoughts on Lake Windermere: https://mru.ca/e4d6 (107.5 FM The Beach – Julia Jovanovic, student) 

The Last of Us Season 2 earns multiple Emmy nods: https://mru.ca/eb22 (Discover Airdrie)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Business report with David Finch: https://mru.ca/9e62 (CBC Radio Calgary – David Finch, faculty) 

PM and Premiers meet: https://mru.ca/f555 (CP24 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Dinos meet Raptors: Toronto to hold training camp at UCalgary: https://mru.ca/ef73 (LiveWire Calgary)

After two turbulent years, McGill University eyes a rebrand:  https://mru.ca/54b6 (The Gazette)

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Nine Calgary employers named among best for company culture in Canada: https://mru.ca/d4e4 (Daily Hive)

Didsbury scholarship winner pursuing a business degree: https://mru.ca/f701 (The Albertan – Brendan Fifield, incoming student)

PA Envirothon: Penncrest High School Envirothon Team from Delaware County Competes in NCF International Envirothon In Calgary, Alberta thru July 26: https://mru.ca/b274 (PA Environment Digest Blog)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Podcast: MacLeod, Nieuwendyk talk about induction into Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame: https://mru.ca/94802 (Red Deer News Now – Carla MacLeod, former hockey coach)

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UAlberta, UCalgary, FNHC sign agreement to launch Indigenous-led research partnership: https://mru.ca/3621 (Alberta Native News)

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MRU hosts Scoop Slam: https://mru.ca/3429 (Global Calgary and QR Calgary)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Should Canada lower its voting age?:  https://mru.ca/573d (City News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Episode 7.25 – Political Scientist Dr. Duane Bratt!: https://mru.ca/37fd (The Breakdown AB podcast – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2025 in Red Deer: https://mru.ca/2a26 (Red Deer Advocate – Carla MacLeod, former hockey coach)

Privacy vs. protection: Warnings about profiles for convicted killers on dating apps raise concerns: https://mru.ca/a4dd (CTV News – Doug King, faculty)

Cardiff Devils sign Canadian forward Yaremko: https://mru.ca/7c19 (BBC Sport – Nolan Yaremko, alum)

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UCalgary scholarship backs Indigenous voices in city building: https://mru.ca/2b2c (LiveWire Calgary)

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New programs and tuition changes coming to MRU this fall: https://mru.ca/5b5c (LiveWire Calgary – Tala Abu Hayyenah, SAMRU)

National Ice Cream day celebrated at MRU: https://mru.ca/f2f5 (STAR 95.9 radio)

Scoop Slam gives free ice cream to Calgarians on National Ice Cream Day: https://mru.ca/d747 (City News)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Calgary family wants changes after video catches neighbour waving hatchets, shouting racial slurs: https://mru.ca/9651 (CTV Calgary – Doug King, faculty)

CPS warning about Hells Angels gathering in Calgary: https://mru.ca/fd3c (CBC Calgary Radio – Doug King, faculty)

Premier and PM to meet next week: https://mru.ca/17c2 (part 1) https://mru.ca/866eb (part 2) (CTV News Network – Lori Williams, faculty) 

Carla MacLeod Among 2025 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees: https://mru.ca/60aa (The Hockey News – Carla MacLeod, former hockey coach)

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Alberta to regulate and license health care aides under expanded college mandate: https://mru.ca/fcd9 (Red Deer Advocate)

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Fernie pilot breaking barriers for women in aviation: https://mru.ca/ae73 (The Free Press – Evie Gadd, student)

10 things to do in Calgary this weekend (July 18-20): https://mru.ca/c149 (Curiocity Calgary)

Local players net Lake City scholarships: https://mru.ca/9cff (Penticton Herald  – Dezi Ducheck, incoming student)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Aerin Frankel’s workload may not be sustainable. That could be good news for some of the Fleet’s new additions.: https://mru.ca/eaa68 (The Boston Globe – Kaitlin Ross, alum) *subscription required

Spruce Kings hire Sam Muchalla as skills coach:  https://mru.ca/93e4 (Prince George Citizen – Sam Muchalla, alum)

Canadians drawn closer to God through Acutis: https://mru.ca/0f2c (The Catholic Register – Sebastian Garcia, student)

New play set in Shag Harbour brings together aliens and lobster fishing: https://mru.ca/1748b (CJHK – Natalie Meisner, faculty)

Alberta Primetime Politics Panel: https://mru.ca/5626 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

New Chief Safety & Risk Officer to start at U of L in early September: https://mru.ca/2f1f (Education News Canada)

UCalgary student hopes her IV-accessible hoodies will be “a new stage in hospital wear”: https://mru.ca/3964 (Calgary Herald)

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