Alumna shortlisted for 2021 Saskatchewan Arts Award
A College of Arts and Science graduate is one of the shortlisted nominees for a 2021 Saskatchewan Arts Award.
Your support means so much to USask students
When you donate to the Nasser Family Emergency Student Trust, you are immediately helping students get back up from financial distresses, mental health crises and experiencing technical needs—all real challenges they are facing right now.
USask unites to help students in crisis, in a year like no other
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a year ago, alumni, staff and faculty have donated more than $689,000 for University of Saskatchewan (USask) students who needed emergency financial support.
The everyday hero: USask alumna becomes first nurse in Saskatoon to receive COVID-19 vaccine
It’s been a year since the pandemic started, and USask grad Kathy Pickerl (BSN’01) can still remember the week everything changed.
USask grad, Dolapo Fadare, advocates for representation, anti-racism, and systemic change.
Dolapo Fadare (BA'20) is just getting started in her journey to create an equitable and just future.
USask graduate makes waves on a global stage
Uchi Uchibeke (BA’18) uses his USask degree to create real impact in Black communities.
Love blossoms at USask
Allen Midgley (AGRIC'65) met Sheryn Shepherd (BEd'71) while skating at Rutherford Rink. The rest is history.
Elder and USask Indigenous advisor receives appointment as Parliamentary Poet Laureate
Elder Louise Bernice Halfe (DLETT'19) – Sky Dancer, a highly-renowned University of Saskatchewan (USask) advisor, mentor, writer and honorary degree recipient, has been appointed as Canada’s next Parliamentary Poet Laureate.
Black History Month: USask alumna brings Black history to the forefront
Helen Vangool (BA’12, BEd’14) uses her platform to educate her students and the public on Black history, every day of the year.
From USask student to CEO: Michael Hoffort’s career in agriculture
Michael Hoffort (BSA’ 88) is the CEO of FCC, a champion of Canada’s agriculture, and a former ‘Senior Stick’ and proud alumnus of USask’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
USask medicine alumna advocates for representation and inclusion
Strengthened by her past, Dr. Ashley Tshala builds a solid foundation for her future
His memory lives on: Legacy of Huskie athlete supports students with mental illness
Matthew Baraniuk, a former University of Saskatchewan (USask) student and Huskie athlete passed away in 2020 at the age of 20 from his struggles with mental illness. His legacy lives on through the Matthew Baraniuk Memorial Award, helping incoming students with mental health challenges.
Regina woman named first Canada Research Chair in Deaf Education
"I always thought that I would never be in that category of being an accomplished scholar so I just thought, 'Well, I'll just read.'"
USask unites: Edwards School of Business graduate launches innovative new fridge
In the face of disruptions due to the global pandemic, a recent graduate from the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business aims to transform an innovative idea into a cool solution for workplaces around the world.
USask celebrates Indigenous Achievement Week
Hear from four inspiring Indigenous graduates during this year’s IAW celebrations
Winter wayfarer pedals over plains, plateaus to raise awareness of overdose crisis
I just decided ... there's something that needs to be changed: Iliajah Pidskalny (BSc'20).
USask researchers put forages to the test in intensive grazing trial
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student, Cassidy Sim (BSA'19), is combining her love of cattle and her keen interest in forages as she seeks to answer questions many producers are asking about new forage varieties.
USask student composer merges music and nature
Through a summer research project at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), undergraduate student Spencer Krips (BMUS'19) opened his ears to aspects of nature he hadn’t considered before.<br/><br/>
Saskatoon doctor's intuition leads to rescue of 29 people poisoned with carbon monoxide
Dr. Mark Wahba (MD'00) identified danger when assessing a patient Thursday night.
Collaboration key in USask oncology research
A career in research and academia wasn’t what Dr. Monique Mayer (DVM'95) envisioned for herself when she graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 1995.
Alumna appointed to Order of Ontario
The Honourable Karen M. Weiler (BA’68) has been appointed to the Order of Ontario in recognition of her contributions to family law.
USask’s Dalai one of Canada’s longest-serving CRCs
Dr. Ajay Dalai (PhD'90) was a petroleum engineer, early in his career at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering, when he was asked to explore a new research path—bioenergy and its environmental benefits.
Pandemic perspectives: 2021 and beyond
With 2020 wrapped up, long lineups and shortages of everything from toilet paper to yeast to lumber will hopefully remain distant memories in the minds of consumers.