MRU in the media

Royal Roads University: A Canadian University Without Tenure or Senate: https://mru.ca/049f (Higher Education Strategy Associates)

Bisons men’s basketball secures back-to-back win:  https://mru.ca/4a30 (The Manitoban)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Separation talks gaining traction in Alberta: https://mru.ca/091c (660 & other City News radio stations across Canada – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Man killed in self-defence in Edgemont had history of violent allegations, records show: https://mru.ca/1ea8 (CTV News – Doug King, faculty)

Feeling Stuck at Work: Growth vs. Gratitude: https://mru.ca/7312 (iHeartRadio talk stations across Canada – Leda Stawnychko, faculty)

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MUN slashes VP positions, as PCs reinstate tuition freeze:  https://mru.ca/ab89 (CBC News)

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Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta Primetime Politics panel: https://mru.ca/ca773 (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Duane Bratt, faculty)

Trade tensions tighten as Canada walks a tightrope with China: ​​https://mru.ca/6794 (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

Trump calls CUSMA irrelevant: https://mru.ca/6655 (Global BC – Lori Williams, faculty)

Iran Conflict: https://mru.ca/39ea (CTV Calgary – Nazak Birjandifar, faculty)

Book launch: Please Don’t Interrupt: https://mru.ca/8ba0 (Happening Next – Ademola Adesola & Kelly Kaur, faculty)

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New hot spot for aerospace innovation open at YYC:  https://mru.ca/a092 (LiveWire Calgary)

UCalgary expands harm reduction supports with naloxone kits in residence: https://mru.ca/8a44 (Education News Canada)

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Faculty, students and alumni in the media

GYPSD Announces Appointment of New Human Resources Specialist: https://mru.ca/c9edf (Education News Canada  – Megan Nicklefork, CE Certificate student)

How a new natural gas pipeline could fuel changes in this quaint mountain hamlet: https://mru.ca/1968 (CBC Calgary Radio – Joe Pavelka, faculty)

‘Please provide examples’: Amazon looks for specifics in performance reviews:  https://mru.ca/e7082 (Canadian HR Reporter – Christian Cook, faculty)

Also worth noting

Capilano University welcomes Dr. Jason Dewling as its next president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/a11cd (Capilano) 

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MRU in the media

A tribute to Tom Waits, cabaret, puppets and a One Yellow Rabbit favourite on deck for first week of the High Performance Rodeo: https://mru.ca/cf5c (Calgary Sun/Herald – Bella Concert Hall)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

The Science Behind… new year’s resolutions: https://mru.ca/cabf (QR Calgary & Q107 Toronto – Dan Devoe, faculty) *beginning of interview cut off 

Lot of work, little return: Experts and teachers alike critique province’s use of early education tests: https://mru.ca/6239 (LiveWire Calgary – Sarah Hamilton, faculty)

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Angelique Saweczko appointed University Registrar and Vice-Provost of Integrated Enrolment Management at UCalgary: https://mru.ca/ac911 (Education News Canada)

ON launches lawsuit against company operating student mental health program: https://mru.ca/87f8 (Global News)

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MRU in the media

EXCLUSIVE: Alberta advanced education minister warns international student cap may affect domestic tuition: https://mru.ca/c195a (Western Standard)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

‘May the best product and business win.’ Why Koho Financial’s CEO is hoping for bank status this year: https://mru.ca/5beb (Toronto Star & other Postmedia publications – Daniel Eberhard, alum)

How a new natural gas pipeline could fuel changes in this quaint mountain hamlet: https://mru.ca/b87db (CBC News – Joe Pavelka, faculty)

Penn State men’s soccer signs forward Chanan Chanda: https://mru.ca/adade (PSU Collegian – Chanan Chanda, alum)

Non-Americans now paying more to visit U.S. national parks – will Canadians stay away?: https://mru.ca/2bd6 (Daily Guardian  – Lori Williams, faculty)

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Laurentian University faculty strike possible if no agreement reached by Jan. 19:  https://mru.ca/d02d (CBC/Academica)

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Citizen-led petitions shaping Alberta’s political landscape: https://mru.ca/71dd (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Tim Hortons sponsors Canadian Olympic team for first time ever:https://mru.ca/2adc (CBC Radio stations across Canada – David Finch, faculty)

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Conservative MP calls cancellation of his campus event an attack on free speech: https://mru.ca/5e767 (CBC News)

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MRU in the media

Events & Festivals This Week in Calgary:  https://mru.ca/21b9 (ToDo Canada – Bella Concert Hall)

Top ten showdown to open 2026 as No. 1 ranked T-Birds host Mount Royal Cougars: https://mru.ca/e8be (UBC)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Alberta Primetime politics panel: https://mru.ca/da4a (Alberta Primetime/CTV2 – Lori Williams, faculty)

Compensation on job postings, should they be required?: https://mru.ca/49ef6 (City News 660 – Christian Cook, faculty)

David Finch on sports versus politics: https://mru.ca/fd5ab (CBC Calgary radio – David Finch, faculty)

Pay legislation: Albertans hoping to see salary ranges in job ads: https://mru.ca/3801 (City News website – Christian Cook, faculty)

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U of A president’s expenses higher than previous president and other institutions: https://mru.ca/8d4c (The Gateway)

Six Carleton Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada: https://mru.ca/756b (Carleton)

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Recalls and referendums with Lori Williams: https://mru.ca/866b (CBC Calgary radio – Lori Williams, faculty)

‘Timing is everything’: Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz resigns in the new year: story link (Calgary Herald/Sun & other Postmedia publications – Lori Williams, faculty)

Some Albertans hoping to see salary ranges in job ads: story link (City News – Christian Cook, faculty)

Also worth noting

Aurora College suspends classes after cyberattack (CBC News) 

UCalgary’s SAPL’s new downtown home opens for Winter term (Education News Canada)

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MRU in the media

Compelling Calgarians: Stories of 20 people that will inspire and warm your heart: https://mru.ca/a212 (Calgary Herald/Sun – Bryce Starlight, alum; Dawn Farrell, former chancellor) *Library link for MRU faculty/staff

Cougars standout Joseph Green leaps to the pros after breakout season: https://mru.ca/27e8 (BVM Sports)

Get Your Family Moving! Guide to Family-Friendly Recreation Centres in Calgary & Area: https://mru.ca/a34d2 (Family Fun Canada)

Zambonis, bus drivers, sadness and celebrations: The year that was in Saskatoon sports: https://mru.ca/2528 (Saskatoon Star Phoenix – Jayden Wiens, student-athlete)

Andrew Schultz’s daughter started at MRU: https://mru.ca/740a (QR Calgary)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Three Myths About Young Firms Going International – And What Really Drives International Success: https://mru.ca/3727 (Journal of Management Studies – Hadi Fariborzi, faculty)

For Eagle Butte teacher awarded Book Love Foundation Grant: https://mru.ca/5209 (Medicine Hat News – Kara Frey, alum)

OPINION: RZEPA: Finding my voice — when my country seems to be losing its own: https://mru.ca/34f4 (Western Standard – Kayla Rzepa, alum)

Storytelling in STEM: connecting concepts, confidence and identity: https://mru.ca/5fe0 (Times Higher Education – Karen Ho, faculty)

CBSA fragile systems are a risk: https://mru.ca/f42a (NewsTalk 1010 Toronto – Kelly Sundberg, faculty)

Movie recommendations to get you through your holiday break: https://mru.ca/a920 (QR Calgary – Lee Easton, faculty)

Reviewing the Canada-US relations of 2025: https://mru.ca/596c (CTV News Channel – Lori Williams, faculty)

2025 Alberta Politics review: https://mru.ca/c4fc part 1 https://mru.ca/bbca part 2 (QR Calgary & CHED Edmonton – Lori Williams, faculty)

Businesses struggling amid second watermain break: https://mru.ca/7a90 (CTV Calgary Morning – Eric Meyers, faculty)

MLA Rebecca Shulz resigns, Smith shuffles cabinet: https://mru.ca/62447 (CHED Edmonton – Keith Brownsey, retired faculty)

Also worth noting

CapU welcomes Dr. Jason Dewling as its next president and vice-chancellor: https://mru.ca/4cc5 (Education News Canada)

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MRU in the media

Compelling Calgarians: Stories of 20 people that will inspire and warm your heart:  https://mru.ca/a614e (Calgary Herald/Sun – Bruce Starlight, alum & HD recipient)

Celebrate New Year’s in Calgary: https://mru.ca/04e7 (CBC News – Bella Concert Hall)

Calgary New Year’s Eve Events to Ring in 2026: https://mru.ca/2063 (Avenue Magazine – Bella Concert Hall)

Faculty, students and alumni in the media

Feeling stuck at work as the New Year begins? It may be a sign of professional growth: https://mru.ca/5fe5 (The Conversation – Leda Stawnychko, faculty) *also shared via the Canadian Press

Smith says fixed election dates exist ‘for a reason’; sees no reason to rush to polls: https://mru.ca/8794 (CTV News – Lori Williams, faculty)

UCP Minister Rebecca Schulz resigns from Alberta cabinet: https://mru.ca/487a (CBC News – Duane Bratt, faculty)

8 things to watch for in Alberta politics in 2026: https://mru.ca/915a (CBC News – Lori Williams, faculty)

Also worth noting

Academica Top Ten Year in Review: https://mru.ca/d3a39 (Academica)

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