News and stories from the University of Saskatchewan https://news.usask.ca/index.php https://news.usask.ca/index.php news The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has begun development of a new institutional strategic plan that will define the university’s identity, priorities, and direction for the... usask, pec, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/building-the-next-chapter-usask-launches-new-strategic-plan.php Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/building-the-next-chapter-usask-launches-new-strategic-plan.php Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner (PhD) loves chickens. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-poultry-laying-facility-receives-6.2-million-cfi-funding-boost.php Chickens in a pen Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:29:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-poultry-laying-facility-receives-6.2-million-cfi-funding-boost.php Jaylynn Stonechild, a member of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, is a second-year Law student. Indigenous, aboriginal, IAW, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/law-stonechild-honoured-with-indigenous-achievement-award-for-leadership.php Jaylynn Stonechild received a 2026 Indigenous Achievement Award for leadership. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:51:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/law-stonechild-honoured-with-indigenous-achievement-award-for-leadership.php During her undergraduate degree, Dr. Nataliya Tokarska (PhD) realized she had an interest in neuroscience. College of medicine, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/medicine-the-journey-to-investigate-a-new-therapy-for-multiple-sclerosis.php Dr. Nataliya Tokarska (PhD) is a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Saskatchewan (Photo: Submitted) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:01:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/medicine-the-journey-to-investigate-a-new-therapy-for-multiple-sclerosis.php Five College of Nursing students receive USask Indigenous Student Achievement Awards. Indigenous, aboriginal, IAW, College of Nursing, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/nursing-20260312-nursing-students-receive-awards.php USask College of Nursing Indigenous Student Achievement Award recipients (l to r) Loressa Sewap, Shanelle Sewap-Custer, Wyatt Roach, Kadence Vickers, and Brianne Tolley-Procyk. (Photos: Submitted) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/nursing-20260312-nursing-students-receive-awards.php VIDO reflects on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that work continues to shape Canada’s preparedness for future health threats. VIDO https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/six-years-later-how-vido-helped-respond-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.php VIDO is a University of Saskatchewan Research Centre and a global leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. (Photo: VIDO) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:13:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/six-years-later-how-vido-helped-respond-to-the-covid-19-pandemic.php When University of Saskatchewan (USask) Junior Sous Chef Aaron Luciano set out to defend his Nutrien Winter Shines YXE crown, he knew he had to bring something unique to the table. Culinary https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usaskculinary-team-finds-winning-recipe-in-soup-competition.php From left to right: Alexander Stephenson, Aaron Luciano, Jose Talabucon Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usaskculinary-team-finds-winning-recipe-in-soup-competition.php PhD candidate Olivia Abram plans to use Lesley Biggs Teaching Fellowship to redesign Indigenous Storytelling course AI, College of Arts and Science, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/redesigning-a-usask-english-course-with-ai-in-mind.php PhD candidate Olivia Abram is the recipient of this year's Lesley Biggs Teaching Fellowship. (Submitted photo) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:07:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/redesigning-a-usask-english-course-with-ai-in-mind.php Polar bear encounters with humans are a regular concern for scientists and communities near polar bear habitats, but new research is showing the bears’ reasons for coming in... research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-polar-bear-research-gives-insight-into-human-animal-encounters.php A polar bear is observed in the wild via remote cameras in Wapusk National Park. (Photo courtesy of Doug Clark) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:49:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-polar-bear-research-gives-insight-into-human-animal-encounters.php Emily Sebastian honoured for academic achievement during Indigenous Achievement Week. Indigenous, aboriginal, IAW, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-student-thrives-in-first-generation-university-experience.php Emily Sebastian sweep netting in canola at her summer student job. (Photo: Sparrow Acres Photography) Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-student-thrives-in-first-generation-university-experience.php On a wild weekend to remember for Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Huskie women’s basketball team completed back-to-back championships on Sunday... Huskie Athletics, USask, https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/huskies-repeat-as-national-womens-basketball-champions.php The Huskies women’s basketball team won their second straight Bronze Baby championship trophy with a 77-68 victory over the University of New Brunswick Reds. (Photo courtesy of USportsCA) Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:37:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/huskies-repeat-as-national-womens-basketball-champions.php Meghan-Nicole Morin’s hands-on experience informs her leadership style. Indigenous, aboriginal, IAW, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/third-year-usask-student-sees-community-success-as-her-success.php Meghan-Nicole Morin, a Métis student from North Battleford, Sask., will receive an award for leadership at this year’s Indigenous Student Achievement Awards on March 10. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:16:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/third-year-usask-student-sees-community-success-as-her-success.php Gut health has been a popular topic in recent years. You may have heard from researchers diving into what makes our guts “leaky” or maybe you’ve come across the variety of... research, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/young-innovators-usask-researcher-develops-tool-to-protect-the-gut-health-of-dairy-cows.php Claire Bertens is a USask PhD student in College of Agriculture and Bioresources looking to understand factors that affect the gut barrier of dairy cows. (Photo: Submitted) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:47:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/young-innovators-usask-researcher-develops-tool-to-protect-the-gut-health-of-dairy-cows.php From chasing the University Cup to coming within a goal of winning the Stanley Cup, Glen Gulutzan has come a long way since leaving the cozy confines of the old Rutherford Rink... College of education, alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/gulutzan-goes-from-college-of-education-to-stanley-cup-expectations.php University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumnus and former Huskie Glen Gulutzan now serves as the head coach of the NHL’s Dallas Stars. (Photo: Dallas Stars) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/gulutzan-goes-from-college-of-education-to-stanley-cup-expectations.php The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) has received more than $500,000 from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs... SENS, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/sens-secures-500,000-to-support-graduate-research-in-indo-pacific.php Dr. Varuni Jayasooriya (PhD) is leading a multi-year research fellowship in which six USask graduate students will travel each year to their chosen country in the Indo-Pacific region to conduct research on coastal communities at risk. (Photo: Submitted) Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:42:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/sens-secures-500,000-to-support-graduate-research-in-indo-pacific.php Here is a look at some of the appointments, announcements and awards from the past month at the University of Saskatchewan (USask): SENS, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/around-the-bowl-march-2026.php Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:10:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/around-the-bowl-march-2026.php As part of the ongoing mission to India, Premier Scott Moe along with officials from Canada, India, and the University of Saskatchewan have agreed to explore the creation of the... research https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-supports-exploration-of-new-pulse-protein-centre-of-excellence-in-india-with-government-partners.php Samples of pulses from USask's Crop Development Centre. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:20:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-supports-exploration-of-new-pulse-protein-centre-of-excellence-in-india-with-government-partners.php With a new radiation oncology specialist and a new linear accelerator in place, the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) on the... WCVM, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-radiation-oncologist-and-equipment-strengthen-veterinary-medical-centre.php Members of the radiation oncology team in the Veterinary Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine make final adjustments to Cash, an anesthetized canine patient, before treatment begins. (Photo: Christina Weese.) Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-radiation-oncologist-and-equipment-strengthen-veterinary-medical-centre.php USask Drama Program celebrates 80 years with a social, dinner and brand-new plays. College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/shaping-theatre-artists-for-generations-at-usask.php Feb. 1965 - Scene from “Death of a Salesman,” Ron Williams as Willie Loman, Marjorie Gilbart as Willie’s wife Linda, Dale Hicks as Biff, and Lloyd Widenmaier as Happy. (Greystone Theatre Archive) Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/shaping-theatre-artists-for-generations-at-usask.php Though the physical distance between them is vast, the University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law) and the Nunavut legal community have an enduring connection. College of Law, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/law-usask-law-maintains-connection-with-nunavut-legal-community.php Benjamin Ralston, assistant professor with USask Law, at Iqaluit Harbour during a recent trip to Nunavut. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:37:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/law-usask-law-maintains-connection-with-nunavut-legal-community.php As Open Education Week begins (March 2–6, 2026), Heather M. Ross from the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning (GMCTL) and DeDe Dawson from the University (USask)... library https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/opening-up-education-a-conversation-for-open-education-week.php Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/opening-up-education-a-conversation-for-open-education-week.php Everyone is invited to make art from found materials at the Snelgrove Gallery Indigenous, aboriginal, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-indigenous-art-project-marks-the-coming-of-spring.php USask fourth-year BFA student Ryan Richard is lead artist on a collaborative art project and exhibition called ᑮᐦᑖᐧᒼ ᐋᐸᒋᐦᑖᐃᐧᐣ – kihtwâm âpacihtâwin – using again/re-purposing. (Photos: Chris Putnam) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-indigenous-art-project-marks-the-coming-of-spring.php The USask parasitologist’s distinguished research and teaching career started because he had something to prove. College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/for-neil-chilton-teaching-starts-with-having-faith-in-students.php Neil Chilton is the USask Rawson Professor of Biology and an award-winning teacher and researcher. (Photo: Chris Putnam) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/for-neil-chilton-teaching-starts-with-having-faith-in-students.php SENS researcher Dr. Douglas Clark (PhD) goes beyond the field to connect with northern communities and tourists in an immersive learning experience. SENS, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/polar-bears-bring-usask-researcher-community-and-visitors-together.php A man poses in a touque and a parka in a winter setting Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/polar-bears-bring-usask-researcher-community-and-visitors-together.php Entrepreneur and business strategist Karen Stewart has been appointed to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) Board of Governors. alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/entrepreneur-and-usask-alumna-karen-stewart-joins-board-of-governors.php Karen Stewart, a Canadian entrepreneur and business strategist, was appointed to the USask Board of Governors in February. (Photo: Submitted) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/entrepreneur-and-usask-alumna-karen-stewart-joins-board-of-governors.php What did you have for lunch today? research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-evolving-school-food-programs-with-dr-rachel-engler-stringer.php Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer (PhD), a professor in the USask Department of Community Health and Epidemiology in the College of Medicine. (Photo: Submitted) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-evolving-school-food-programs-with-dr-rachel-engler-stringer.php The Indigenous Language Certificate is designed to help educators develop proficiency in speaking and teaching Heritage/Southern Michif through Indigenous teaching... Indigenous, aboriginal, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-to-launch-indigenous-language-certificate-in-michif.php Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-to-launch-indigenous-language-certificate-in-michif.php Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Ifunanya Obidalo is using her final year at the University of Saskatchewan to lead and advocate for Black nursing students. black history month, bhm, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/nursing-20260223-nursing-student-leading-at-usask.php Fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student Ifunanya Obidalo. Credit: Submitted. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/nursing-20260223-nursing-student-leading-at-usask.php Syndel Thomas Kozar will be part of a delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women in March. black history month, bhm, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-student-to-participate-in-united-nations-session.php Syndel Thomas Kozar is a double honours student in the College of Arts and Science and a community advocate. (Photo: Lacno Studios) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:25:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-student-to-participate-in-united-nations-session.php From growing up in Perth to earning a berth in the Canadian under-18 women’s curling championships, Australian-born curler Renée Wood of the University of Saskatchewan (USask)... College of Engineering, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-engineerings-provincial-curling-champion-set-for-nationals.php From left to right, skip Renée Wood of USask Engineering and her provincial and national U18 women’s curling championship team, with third Edie Jardine, second Amelia Whiting and lead Winnie Morin. In back: coach Dwayne Yachiw. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-engineerings-provincial-curling-champion-set-for-nationals.php The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Austen Zentner (BSc’25) and Greta Mader Stevens (BSA’26) will soon head to Montreal as national finalists for the McCall MacBain... provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/university-of-saskatchewan-finalists-named-for-mccall-macbain-scholarship.php From left: Greta Mader Stevens (BSA’26) and Austen Zentner (BSc’25). (Photos: Submitted) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/university-of-saskatchewan-finalists-named-for-mccall-macbain-scholarship.php Nestled in the heart of the large, grey-brown Engineering Building on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus is a lab unlike any other in the College of Engineering. research, College of Engineering, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/one-of-a-kind-usask-lab-bridges-engineering-and-community.php (Left to right, top to bottom) Ines Sanches Rodruguez, Dr. Lori Bradford (PhD), Dr. Renata Mont'Alverne (PhD), Russell Mba, Lindsay Tumback, Esther Kähne and Akinola Ogbeyemi stand in front of the Engineering Design Mutualism Lab mobile trailer. (Photo by Matt Olson) Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:26:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/one-of-a-kind-usask-lab-bridges-engineering-and-community.php It’s easy to take our hearts for granted. The strong muscle is powered by unseen electrical impulses that anchor our lives in a steady, reliable beat. But what happens when... research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-getting-to-the-heart-of-atrial-fibrillation.php USask’s Dr. Michelle Collins (PhD) is researching the genetic links of atrial fibrillation (Afib), a condition that leads to an increased risk in heart failure and stroke (Photo: Erin Matthews/USask) Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-getting-to-the-heart-of-atrial-fibrillation.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will host the Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School (Executive NEMS) from June 8 to 13, 2026, in co-operation with the... College of Engineering, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-to-host-iaea-executive-school-as-interest-in-nuclear-leadership-grows.php CEO panel members discuss leadership within the nuclear industry during the 2025 Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School. (Photo: David Stobbe) Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:24:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-to-host-iaea-executive-school-as-interest-in-nuclear-leadership-grows.php Feb. 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day that was adopted by the United Nations (UN) to help promote the role and participation of women in... research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-women-and-girls-in-science-with-zoe-slusar.php Zoe Slusar, aka ZHE the Free Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-women-and-girls-in-science-with-zoe-slusar.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is launching an initiative that will help students build the confidence and skills to lead in their communities and careers. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-launches-marcoux-leadership-program-to-develop-future-leaders.php L to r: Bonnie and Russel Marcoux (BA’73), pictured with their daughter Michelle Marcoux (BSc’06), attended a special event on Feb. 9, 2026, celebrating the launch of the Marcoux Leadership Program at USask. (Photography by Photos by Colton) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:02:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-launches-marcoux-leadership-program-to-develop-future-leaders.php A wagging tail and a soft nuzzle from a wet nose can be a lifeline for individuals in need of connection and community. research, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usasks-one-of-a-kind-dog-therapy-program-celebrates-a-decade-of-healing.php The PAWsitive Support Program team features graduate students, program staff, and USask and U of R faculty members and their dogs. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:03:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usasks-one-of-a-kind-dog-therapy-program-celebrates-a-decade-of-healing.php Provincial hackathon saw students work on Saskatchewan Crown sector challenges research, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-students-take-on-real-world-problems-at-saskhack.php College of Arts and Science Vice-Dean Academic Jennifer Lang and some of the USask students who participated in SaskHack in Regina. (Photo: submitted) Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:10:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-students-take-on-real-world-problems-at-saskhack.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has announced Ryan Moccasin as the 2026 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence in the USask Library. library, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/meet-usasks-2026-indigenous-storyteller-in-residence-ryan-moccasin.php Throughout his career, Moccasin has collaborated with talented artists, honing his craft and sharing his expertise with aspiring storytellers. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/meet-usasks-2026-indigenous-storyteller-in-residence-ryan-moccasin.php From greenhouse laboratory to teaching sites across the province, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine has been shaping health care in Saskatchewan and... College of medicine, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/then-and-now-from-greenhouse-laboratory-to-the-college-of-medicine-for-saskatchewan.php At the Medical Building cornerstone ceremony, Saskatchewan Premier Tommy Douglas said, “We must not only train men and women who have an outlook on the people of this province, but we must train them to have a social vision of what medicine can do.” (Photo: USask Archives) Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/then-and-now-from-greenhouse-laboratory-to-the-college-of-medicine-for-saskatchewan.php From best of friends set to skate into the international spotlight and a former Huskie heading to a remarkable fifth Olympics, to a pair of alumni preparing for the Paralympics,... , alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/from-usask-to-the-olympics-and-paralympics.php Clockwise from top left: Michelle McKenna, Lyndon Rush arrives at the Olympics, Cianna Murray, Kurt Oatway, Lyndon Rush, and Stephanie Peppler. (Photos: Submitted) Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/from-usask-to-the-olympics-and-paralympics.php Dr. Scott Bell (PhD) has lived in Saskatoon for more than 25 years. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/joint-usask-city-of-saskatoon-research-explores-changing-housing-landscape.php Dr. Scott Bell (PhD), professor in the Department of Geography and Planning in the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:40:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/joint-usask-city-of-saskatoon-research-explores-changing-housing-landscape.php University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Kwabena Nketia (PhD) has worked and travelled around the world, but it is at USask where he has found a place “to truly be what... black history month, bhm, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, provost, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/black-history-month-meet-dr-kwabena-nketia.php Dr. Kwabena Nketia (PhD) is an assistant professor in USask’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources. (Photo: Submitted) Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/black-history-month-meet-dr-kwabena-nketia.php Over the past decade, the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre has been dedicated to being a place for Indigenous students to build community and connection. For many Indigenous... Indigenous, aboriginal, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/home-away-from-home-10-years-at-usasks-gordon-oakes-red-bear-student-centre.php From left: Teagan Pooyak and Chelsea Ochoa. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:36:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/home-away-from-home-10-years-at-usasks-gordon-oakes-red-bear-student-centre.php Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) has been appointed the new director of Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), effective... Edwards school of business, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/simair-to-lead-slogotski-hunt-centre-for-entrepreneurship-at-usask.php Dr. Monique Simair (PhD) has been appointed as the first director of Slogotski Hunt Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/simair-to-lead-slogotski-hunt-centre-for-entrepreneurship-at-usask.php Here is a look at some of the appointments, announcements and awards from the past month at the University of Saskatchewan (USask): Edwards school of business, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/around-the-bowl-february-2026.php Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/around-the-bowl-february-2026.php University of Saskatchewan (USask) Vice-President Research, Baljit Singh, reflects on 2025 and discusses what’s next for USask’s research, scholarly and artistic work in 2026. research, usask, featured https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/looking-forward-together.php University of Saskatchewan (USask) Vice-President, Research, Baljit Singh discusses the year ahead in research at USask. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/looking-forward-together.php Why does a curling rock curl? research, College of Engineering, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-the-physics-of-curling-with-dr-sean-maw.php Dr. Sean Maw (PhD) was USask Engineering's 2019-20 winner of the Provost's College Award for Outstanding Teaching. (Photo: Submitted) Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:16:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-the-physics-of-curling-with-dr-sean-maw.php Research award recipient reflects on experience at USask, Black History Month black history month, bhm, College of Arts and Science, provost, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/black-history-month-at-usask-put-yourself-out-there-to-find-your-community.php Alaafia Plumptre is in her final year as a psychology student at USask. (Photo: Kristen McEwen) Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:22:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/black-history-month-at-usask-put-yourself-out-there-to-find-your-community.php As Black History Month 2026 begins, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community aims to spotlight the voices, leaders, scholars, and trailblazers who shape campus life and... black history month, bhm, provost, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/black-history-month-inspiring-stories-from-usask-history.php In 1963, PhD candidate Norman McDuffie (in suit), works with fellow researchers in the post-graduate tissue culture course, at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: University Archives A-3952) Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:32:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/black-history-month-inspiring-stories-from-usask-history.php Members of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) recently had the opportunity to share their work at the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on... Indigenous, aboriginal, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-represented-at-global-indigenous-conference-on-education.php Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement team members with members of Massey University. Back row: Anteia Waldron, Trent Leslie, Chantelle Fleury, Trenna Vanghel, Angela Jaime, Front row: Aidyn Sokol Como, Amaranta Sokol, Vanessa Hyggen Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-represented-at-global-indigenous-conference-on-education.php Like many institutions with older buildings, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) faces ongoing accessibility challenges across its campuses. provost, diversity https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-group-impacts-accessibility-on-campus.php A person in a wheelchair poses in front of a set of doors Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:25:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-group-impacts-accessibility-on-campus.php A new scholarship program at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business will ensure that a commerce degree remains a realistic dream for students across... provost, diversity https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/largest-ever-legacy-gift-at-usask-establishes-pringle-scholarship-program-at-edwards-school-of-business.php Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:14:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/largest-ever-legacy-gift-at-usask-establishes-pringle-scholarship-program-at-edwards-school-of-business.php A large cross-Canadian study led by pediatric emergency physicians determines the best pain medicines to use when treating children with broken bones and sprains. College of medicine, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-part-of-research-team-examining-pain-relief-for-kids.php Dr. Terry P. Klassen (MD), pediatric emergency physician, professor and provincial department head of pediatrics at the USask College of Medicine. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:12:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-part-of-research-team-examining-pain-relief-for-kids.php Early reflections from USask’s 12th president usask, pec, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/video-a-message-from-usask-president-vince-bruni-bossio.php Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:32:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/video-a-message-from-usask-president-vince-bruni-bossio.php The new Forest Resources Certificate meets the industry demand for graduates equipped with the field skills and knowledge to excel in a forestry-related position. College of Agriculture and Bioresources, research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-announces-new-forest-resources-certificate.php Students in the new Forest Resources Certificate will receive experiential learning to prepare for careers in the forest industry. (Photo: Bryan Mood) Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:08:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-announces-new-forest-resources-certificate.php Recent USask graduates Rebecca Tootoosis and Shawn Whitford have returned to campus as University of Saskatchewan (USask) employees after both completed their degrees at the... Indigenous, aboriginal, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/new-usask-employees-share-commitment-to-indigenous-engagement-and-cultural-support.php (left to right) Shawn Whitford, Rebecca Tootoosis Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:56:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/new-usask-employees-share-commitment-to-indigenous-engagement-and-cultural-support.php Carter Frerichs completed the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in 2025 and was recognized by his colleagues for his exceptional leadership during the program. Indigenous, aboriginal, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/medicine-passion-to-professional-fulfilment-usask-graduate-recognized-for-his-leadership.php Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) instructor Rhonda Loeppky presented graduate Carter Frerichs with a student leadership award at the program’s Grad Banquet on November 30, 2025. (Photo: submitted) Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:53:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/medicine-passion-to-professional-fulfilment-usask-graduate-recognized-for-his-leadership.php University Council relies on the commitment of faculty who participate in committee work and council meetings, and engage in strong debates, providing the highest level of... Indigenous, aboriginal, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/university-council-offers-connection-governance-and-growth.php From left: Carolyn Augusta, Danielle Rudulier, Greg Wurzer. (Photo: Submitted) Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:17:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/university-council-offers-connection-governance-and-growth.php It’s been 432 days since the defending national champion Huskie women’s basketball team last lost a game. Huskie Athletics, https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/huskies-riding-remarkable-record-setting-winning-streak.php The University of Saskatchewan Huskies won their third women’s basketball national title in 10 years with an 85-66 victory over the Carleton University Ravens in Vancouver on March 16, 2025. (Photo: Jacob Mallari/UBC Thunderbirds) Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/huskies/2026/huskies-riding-remarkable-record-setting-winning-streak.php The Indigenous Law Centre (ILC), based at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law, is preparing to celebrate more than 50 years of facilitating access to legal... College of Law, indigenous, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/advancing-access-to-legal-education-for-indigenous-peoples-for-50-years.php Cultural advisors Julie Pitzel and Joseph Naytowhow outside the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, where group photos of summer program graduates are proudly displayed. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/advancing-access-to-legal-education-for-indigenous-peoples-for-50-years.php