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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 22 > meet-your-arts-valedictorians-for-spring-convocation

Meet your Arts Valedictorians for Spring Convocation

1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (1027+ words) Elizabeth Ganton and Grayson Kennedy Valedictorians Elizabeth Ganton and Grayson Kennedy will represent the Faculty of Arts at their ceremonies on Friday, May 29. Watch the graduation livestream and find the convocation program on our website. Originally from Milton, Ontario, Elizabeth…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 21 > meet-your-fgsr-valedictorian-for-spring-convocation

Meet your FGSR Valedictorian for Spring Convocation

22+ hour, 19+ min ago  (544+ words) Dhanushki Thilini de Tissera Anthony International Master of Teaching English - Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research" Dhanushki was born and raised in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka and has since had the privilege of living in five different countries,…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 21 > saint-marys-welcomes-new-sexual-violence-advisor-rachel-field

Saint Mary's welcomes new Sexual Violence Advisor, Rachel Field

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (266+ words) Saint Mary's is pleased to announce that Rachel Field has stepped into the role of Sexual Violence Advisor within the Sexual Violence Support Centre (SVSC) in Student Affairs and Services (SAAS). In this role, Rachel will support students, faculty and…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 20 > how-one-saint-marys-university-student-balanced-school-entrepreneurship-and-visual-storytelling

How one Saint Mary's University student balanced school, entrepreneurship and visual storytelling

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (347+ words) Prateek Tamta has spent the past two years helping shape the visual identity of the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre while balancing being a student in university, entrepreneurship and leadership roles outside the classroom." "The most important skill I learned was…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 20 > pitch-perfect-stock-pitch-competition

Pitch perfect

2+ day, 27+ min ago  (266+ words) Keira Hennigar, Katelyn Abriel, Laura Mc Aleese and coach/faculty advisor Ross Hallett A team of three Sobey School of Business women are the top stock pitching team in Canada after competing in Virginia, USA, in March. Laura Mc Aleese…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 15 > work-that-counts-literally

Work that counts " literally

1+ week, 44+ min ago  (704+ words) Diem Tien BComm24, working as co-op student at Sobeys in the Summer of 2023 Co-op means paid work terms, career-launching connections and a r'sum' that stands out. That means students can gain meaningful paid work experience while staying on track to graduate…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 15 > saint-marys-university-to-honour-two-distinguished-alumni-for-leadership-and-service-at-home-and-abroadnbsp

Saint Mary's University to honour two distinguished alumni for leadership and service at home and abroad

1+ week, 42+ min ago  (373+ words) Spring Convocation will take place in May on Saint Mary's campus, bringing together graduates, families, and the university community to celebrate achievement, leadership, and impact. Honorary degrees, which are among the university's highest distinctions, recognize individuals whose accomplishments reflect Saint…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 07 > same-hometown-similar-degrees-different-pathways

Same hometown, similar degrees, different pathways

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (843+ words) William Cook and Matthew Chapman Growing up, they became friends playing sports together. Now, William Cook and Matthew Chapman are engaged in the sport of finance, crushing major competitions in Canada and the USA. It's been a journey for the…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 5 > 4 > students-tackle-dual-venture-challenge-at-innovation-sprint

Students tackle dual-venture challenge at Innovation Sprint

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (362+ words) Innovation Sprint participants from Saint Mary's and Dalhousie It's not every day that students are asked to build strategies for two completely different ventures at the same time, but that's exactly what made this Innovation Sprint stand out. Hosted in…...

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news. smu. ca > news > 2026 > 4 > 23 > first-year-student-launches-travel-startup-locallink

First-year student launches travel startup Local Link

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (472+ words) Saint Mary's student and Enactus Saint Mary's member Noah Hemphill is turning his passion for travel and entrepreneurship into a tech-driven solution designed to reshape how people explore new places. Noah chose Saint Mary's for its strong business reputation, supportive…...

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