News and stories from the University of Saskatchewan https://news.usask.ca/index.php https://news.usask.ca/index.php news Welcome to the start of a new semester at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). usask, pec, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/welcome-to-the-2026-fall-term-at-usask.php Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:28:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/welcome-to-the-2026-fall-term-at-usask.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has cracked the top 10 worldwide for water research and scholarship in a prestigious international university ranking. research, usask, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-tops-canada-reaches-top-10-worldwide-in-water-research.php USask is an international leader in water research and education, according to a recent international university ranking. (Photo: Phillip Harder) Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-tops-canada-reaches-top-10-worldwide-in-water-research.php For Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD), the work of exploring and modeling the frozen waters of the world never stops. water, research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usasks-dr-john-pomeroy-earns-prestigious-bancroft-award.php Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD), distinguished professor in the University of Saskatchewan, is the recipient of this year’s Royal Society of Canada Bancroft Award. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usasks-dr-john-pomeroy-earns-prestigious-bancroft-award.php When Dr. Valerie Korinek (PhD) learned she was this year’s recipient of the Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies, Dr. Guy Laforest (PhD), President of the Academy of Social... research, usask, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usasks-dr-valerie-j-korinek-earns-national-ursula-franklin-award-in-gender-studies.php Dr. Valerie Korinek (PhD), a professor in the Department of History in USask’s College of Arts and Science, is this year’s recipient of the Ursula Franklin Award in Gender Studies. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usasks-dr-valerie-j-korinek-earns-national-ursula-franklin-award-in-gender-studies.php Music is food for the soul – but can it also advocate for the environment? research, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/music-for-climate-change-usask-composer-incorporates-social-science-into-musical-scores.php Dr. Roydon Tse (DMA), an assistant professor of music theory and composition in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) School for the Arts, has worked to incorporate themes of climate change and environmental justice into his music over the years. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:42:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/music-for-climate-change-usask-composer-incorporates-social-science-into-musical-scores.php From building scaffolds that repair damaged tissue to improving indoor air quality with innovative new techniques, University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Dr. Daniel Chen (PhD) and... research, usask, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/royal-society-of-canada-recognizes-two-usask-researchers.php USask Dr. Daniel Chen (PhD) and Dr. Tara Kahan (PhD) have been honoured by the Royal Society of Canada. (Photos: Erin Matthews/USask) Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:07:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/royal-society-of-canada-recognizes-two-usask-researchers.php Free extracurricular initiative will bring together students from dentistry, engineering, arts and science and business to develop innovative solutions to real oral health... dentistry https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/dentistry-usask-students-unite-to-turn-oral-health-challenges-into-solutions.php Through Dentpreneur, students will learn how to identify opportunities, validate problems, develop and test solutions, build prototypes and explore pathways to commercialization. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 06:48:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/dentistry-usask-students-unite-to-turn-oral-health-challenges-into-solutions.php The new research project will determine if agriculturally produced oils could create a sustainable and home-grown option for highway paints research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-government-of-saskatchewan-exploring-canola-oil-based-road-paints.php This research project will test canola oil-based alternatives, creating a more sustainable, home-grown option for highway paints. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-government-of-saskatchewan-exploring-canola-oil-based-road-paints.php Message from the President of the University of Saskatchewan research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/strategic-financing-to-support-student-success-research-and-innovation.php Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:24:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/strategic-financing-to-support-student-success-research-and-innovation.php The 2026 award recipients will be celebrated at a gala on Oct. 26 at Remai Modern alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/inspiring-usask-alumni-to-be-honoured-with-achievement-awards.php Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/inspiring-usask-alumni-to-be-honoured-with-achievement-awards.php The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing a milestone in the expansion of health professional training in the province. Students will begin studies in the first-ever Master... College of Medicine, usask https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/saskatchewan-welcomes-first-students-to-new-occupational-therapy-and-speech-language-pathology-programs.php Students will begin studies in the first-ever Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Speech-Language Pathology programs at the University of Saskatchewan Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:24:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/saskatchewan-welcomes-first-students-to-new-occupational-therapy-and-speech-language-pathology-programs.php Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $3 million through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) to support a major technology upgrade at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the... Canadian Light Source, CLS, research https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/innovation-saskatchewan-supports-critical-upgrade-at-canadian-light-source.php Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $3 million to support a major technology upgrade at the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:19:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/innovation-saskatchewan-supports-critical-upgrade-at-canadian-light-source.php Only five decades ago, central nervous system (CNS) brain and spinal cord nerve cells were thought to be impossible to repair. Part of the research led by neuroscientist Dr.... research, College of Medicine https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-neuroscientist-valerie-verge-named-to-canadian-academy-of-health-sciences.php Dr. Valerie Verge (PhD) is a Distinguished Professor and researcher with the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:47:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-neuroscientist-valerie-verge-named-to-canadian-academy-of-health-sciences.php When the Indigenous Strategy was gifted to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) on August 20, 2021, it was intended to uplift Indigenous voices, inspire reciprocity and keep... indigenous, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/leading-with-respect-five-years-of-ohpahotân-oohpaahotaan-the-indigenous-strategy.php Strategy as Metaphor graphic Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:46:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/leading-with-respect-five-years-of-ohpahotân-oohpaahotaan-the-indigenous-strategy.php The unique-in-Canada project is planned to be designed, built, and assembled by Mechanical Engineering students and faculty. research https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-wind-tunnel-to-be-research-and-industry-game-changer.php Dr. David Sumner (PhD) and Dr. Scott Noble (PhD) Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:43:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-wind-tunnel-to-be-research-and-industry-game-changer.php Can your daily commute positively impact your health? research https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-explores-health-benefits-of-public-transit.php A Saskatoon transit bus at Place Riel. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:27:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-explores-health-benefits-of-public-transit.php Imagine knocking a huge hole in the wall and moving in a massive piece of equipment the size of a bus weighing in at a whopping 80,000 pounds, with only six inches of clearance... research https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/full-steam-ahead-for-usask-boiler-upgrade.php The new boiler arrives on campus for the University of Saskatchewan’s $17.34-million steam capacity replacement project. (Photo: Andrew Watson) Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:37:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/full-steam-ahead-for-usask-boiler-upgrade.php Jordan Carroll’s luggage was a little heavier coming home from the Commonwealth Games, packing a pair of gold medals. College of Engineering, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-engineering-student-sets-sights-on-olympics.php University of Saskatchewan engineering student Jordan Carroll displays the gold medal he won on pommel horse at the Commonwealth Games. (Photo: Antoine Saito/Gymnastics Canada) Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-engineering-student-sets-sights-on-olympics.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask), in partnership with the University of Calgary (UCalgary), is positioned to enhance Canada’s safety and security through quantum innovation. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/canada-announces-quantum-defence-innovation-secure-hub-at-usask-ucalgary.php From left, Minister Joseph Schow, Minister David McGuinty, Megan Lee and Ed McCauley at the announcement of the Quantum DISH Adrian Shellard Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/canada-announces-quantum-defence-innovation-secure-hub-at-usask-ucalgary.php Less than a year after launching at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the province’s first physician assistant training program is reaching a new milestone. provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/take-5-how-physician-assistants-will-support-health-care-in-saskatchewan.php USask’s Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and one of only six physician assistant training programs in Canada. Pictured is the inaugural cohort of students who started the program in fall 2025. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:21:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/take-5-how-physician-assistants-will-support-health-care-in-saskatchewan.php As a parent, Sunny Bui has developed a new appreciation for everything his mother and father did when they made the monumental decision to leave Vietnam as refugees 40 years ago. provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/parenting-provides-perspective-for-new-gsa-president.php New Graduate Students Association President Sunny Bui with his partner and fellow USask graduate student Hayley Pelletier and their boys Vinh and Tai. (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:35:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/parenting-provides-perspective-for-new-gsa-president.php A University of Saskatchewan (USask) biomedical researcher has been recognized with a prestigious honour celebrating their promising early-career innovations. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-structural-biologist-selected-as-2026-gairdner-early-career-investigator.php Dr. Michael Wozny (PhD), a structural biologist in USask's College of Medicine, has been selected as one of the 2026 Canada Gairdner Early Career Investigators. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-structural-biologist-selected-as-2026-gairdner-early-career-investigator.php When Abtin Safaeian arrived with his family from Iran in 2019, he was ready to embrace a new life in Canada. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/from-persia-to-the-prairies-for-ussu-president.php New University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union President Abtin Safaeian in the Place Riel Student Centre. (Photo: James Shewaga) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/from-persia-to-the-prairies-for-ussu-president.php Knees are built to move – but how can we get an accurate picture of what’s going on inside of a knee while it’s in use? research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/re-imagining-mri-usask-researchers-develop-technique-for-imaging-knees-in-action.php From left: PhD student Kayla Walker, Dr. Emily McWalter (PhD), and Master of Science student Maryam Masoomikhanghah showing off the device their team has developed to test knee models in an MRI machine without interfering metal. (Photo: Matt Olson) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/re-imagining-mri-usask-researchers-develop-technique-for-imaging-knees-in-action.php What do you think of when you think of psychedelics? research, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-maps-cultural-landscape-of-psychedelics.php USask’s Dr. Erika Dyck (PhD) has been studying the history of psychedelics for over 20 years and has seen the conversations and attitudes around these substances change. (Photo: Erin Matthews/USask) Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-maps-cultural-landscape-of-psychedelics.php Since opening in 2020, the campus hub has brought academic programming into a single site in the city of Prince Albert provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/greenandwhite-take-5-five-facts-about-usasks-prince-albert-campus.php The opening of the central Prince Albert campus was an essential step in demonstrating USask’s commitment to providing high-quality post-secondary education to Indigenous and northern communities. (Photo: David Stobbe) Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:34:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/greenandwhite-take-5-five-facts-about-usasks-prince-albert-campus.php Kate Gillis (MA’24), who was awarded the inaugural Gabriel Dumont Graduate Scholarship in Métis Studies, now works for the Métis National Council provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/greenandwhite-award-winning-métis-scholar-values-experiences-as-a-usask-graduate-student.php USask graduate Kate Gillis (MA’24) is pictured at the most recent United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties in Brazil, where she was asked to speak on behalf of the North America Indigenous Peoples socio-cultural region. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:40:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/greenandwhite-award-winning-métis-scholar-values-experiences-as-a-usask-graduate-student.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is known as a nuclear research powerhouse on the Prairies, and a new agreement is set to further position the university as a global... research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-signs-international-agreement-to-bolster-nuclear-research-education-training.php left to right: Wei Huang, Director of the IAEA’s Division of Planning, Information and Knowledge Management; Angela Veitch, Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to International Organizations in Vienna; Dr. Baljit Singh, USask Vice-President Research; Mikhail Chudakov, Deputy Director General and Head of the IAEA’s Department of Nuclear Energy; Carolynn Scherer, Head of the IAEA’s INPRO Section; Olena Mykolaichuk, Director of the IAEA’s Division of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology; and Dr. Jafar Soltan, Associate Dean, Research and Partnerships, USask College of Engineering. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:47:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-signs-international-agreement-to-bolster-nuclear-research-education-training.php Genomics research in the Prairies is about to get a massive boost for analyzing data from plant, animal, and bacterial samples to soil and water. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/gifs-expands-genomics-capacity-with-1.63m-prairiescan-investment.php Global Institute for Food Security research technicians stand with the new Illumina NovaSeq X Plus genomics breeding technology, acquired with support from PrairiesCan. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:28:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/gifs-expands-genomics-capacity-with-1.63m-prairiescan-investment.php The Crop Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) have established a new collaboration to advance lentil and faba... research, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/agbio-usask-crop-development-centre-announces-new-lentil-and-faba-bean-breeding-agreements.php Dr. Ana Vargas (PhD) is the Agri-Food Innovation Chair, Lentil and Faba Bean at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Chris Hendrickson) Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:20:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/agbio-usask-crop-development-centre-announces-new-lentil-and-faba-bean-breeding-agreements.php In a world where isolation and anxiety are on the rise, University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Dr. Colleen Anne Dell (PhD) is fostering powerful connections with both animal... research, College of Arts and Science, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/creating-community-usask-researcher-champions-network-for-human-animal-connections.php USask’s PAWSitive Connections Lab Co-Directors (L-R) Dr. Darlene Chalmers (PhD), Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD), Dr. Linzi Williamson (PhD). Dogs are (L-R) Delta, Molly, E-Jay, Reina (Photo: Erin Matthews/USask) Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:55:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/creating-community-usask-researcher-champions-network-for-human-animal-connections.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is home to world-leading environmental and sustainability research, and the formalizing of an exciting partnership in Saskatchewan will... research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-signs-mou-for-community-environmental-sustainability-research-and-education.php Redberry Lake Biosphere Region (RLBR) executive director Terry Gagne (right) speaks to a crowd of guests and dignitaries gathered for an MOU signing between USask and the RLBR at the grand opening of the new RLBR Interpretive Site and Research Centre. (Photo by Nathan Jones, jonesphoto.ca) Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:49:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-signs-mou-for-community-environmental-sustainability-research-and-education.php USask, MN-S sign agreement to further collaborate on community-engaged research, training, and other strategic areas usask, research, indigenous https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/this-work-will-help-shape-saskatchewans-future.php The University of Saskatchewan and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan signed a Joint Statement of Intent on July 17, 2026, during the Back to Batoche festival. (Photo: Métis Nation–Saskatchewan) Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:21:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/this-work-will-help-shape-saskatchewans-future.php In line with his love for the Huskies, Mike Maguire (BE’87, MSc’92) has established an annual scholarship awarded to a senior athlete and engineering student Huskie Athletics, alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-engineering-alumni-avid-space-lover-and-loyal-huskies-fan-gives-back-through-education-and-sport.php Maguire and the Huskie Women’s Hockey Team in Vancouver, November 2025. (Photo: Submitted) Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:51:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usask-engineering-alumni-avid-space-lover-and-loyal-huskies-fan-gives-back-through-education-and-sport.php From historic buildings crafted in classic collegiate gothic style over a century ago, to state-of-the-art one-of-a-kind research centres, the University of Saskatchewan (USask)... Huskie Athletics, alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/uniquely-usask-six-to-see-on-campus-this-summer.php The final resting place of former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and his wife Olive, adjacent to the Diefenbaker Canada Centre on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus. (Photo: Diefenbaker Canada Centre) Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:09:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/uniquely-usask-six-to-see-on-campus-this-summer.php Dr. Sarah Knudson (PhD) has been appointed as the next Dean of STM for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2026 STM https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/stmcollege-new-dean-appointment-for-st-thomas-more-college.php Knudson is an accomplished teacher and scholar, with noted strengths in teaching, research, and student supervision. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:16:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/stmcollege-new-dean-appointment-for-st-thomas-more-college.php For Valerie Kerr and Levi Osterwalder, their clinical placement at Stensrud Lodge became an opportunity to create meaningful change. College of medicine, Master of Physical Therapy https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-physical-therapy-students-inspiring-change-in-long-term-care.php These USask physical therapy students are making a difference – working with residents in a long-term care home, they are motivated to improve quality of life and care. (Photo: Submitted) Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/usask-physical-therapy-students-inspiring-change-in-long-term-care.php For artificial intelligence (AI) tools that rely on interpreting data from the real world, both speed and accuracy are critically important. research, AI, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-ai-research-improves-how-computers-interpret-the-world.php Dr. Mrigank Rochan (PhD) and Tzu-Ling Liu in the USask Department of Computer Science are working to build AI tools that are faster and more efficient. (Photo: Submitted) Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:53:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/new-usask-ai-research-improves-how-computers-interpret-the-world.php Ronald C.C. Cuming (BA'62, LLB'63) "transformed secured transactions law in Canada and abroad" states his Order of Canada citation alumni, College of Law, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/greenandwhite-cuming-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada.php Ronald C.C. Cuming, OC began teaching at USask Law in 1966. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:56:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/greenandwhite-cuming-appointed-to-the-order-of-canada.php It’s one thing to call the University of Saskatchewan (USask) a leader in research, scholarly and artistic work (RSAW) — but what does that actually look like? research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-making-an-impact-with-baljit-singh.php Baljit Singh is a highly accomplished researcher, educator and administrator in the field of veterinary medicine, with specific expertise in lung biology and anatomy. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/signature-series-research-podcast-making-an-impact-with-baljit-singh.php This year’s Distinguished Graduate Mentor leads by example, building a culture of mentorship within his lab environment. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/cgps-39_distinguished-graduate-mentorship-award-chanchal-roy-202526.php Pictured: 2025-26 Distinguished Graduate Mentorship Award recipient Dr. Chanchal Roy (PhD) with Computer Science Graduate Chair, Dr. Ian McQuillan (PhD) and colleagues. (Photo: Matt Braden) Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/cgps-39_distinguished-graduate-mentorship-award-chanchal-roy-202526.php Matthew Craddock and Clarenz Portades have been named USask’s 2026 Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients. provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/two-new-usask-schulich-leaders-aim-to-help-their-communities.php Matthew Craddock and Clarenz Portades have been named USask’s 2026 Schulich Leaders as part of the program’s 15th cohort of 100 high school graduates from across Canada Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:36:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/two-new-usask-schulich-leaders-aim-to-help-their-communities.php Weeks of wild and wet weather from spring to summer have helped create the perfect storm for mass mosquito proliferation across the province this year. research, WCVM, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-research-whats-the-buzz-about-mosquitos-this-year.php Dr. Sean Prager (PhD) is the research lead in the University of Saskatchewan Insect Research Facility (USIRF). (Photo: Submitted) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:22:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-research-whats-the-buzz-about-mosquitos-this-year.php A $4M gift is establishing a pediatric research chair at USask to study how early life factors shape chronic disease risk and improve lifelong health. research, WCVM, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/unprecedented-gift-will-advance-pediatric-research-at-usask.php The $4M pediatric research chair will accelerate research into how early life shapes lifelong health, USask President Vince Bruni-Bossio said. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:29:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/unprecedented-gift-will-advance-pediatric-research-at-usask.php USask alumnus receives national recognition for his work supporting youth mental health in northern communities through creative, community-led initiatives. College of Nursing, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/nursing-20260625-usask-nursing-alumnus-receives-service-decoration.php College of Nursing alumnus Dre Erwin (BSN’04) in Northen Saskatchewan. Credit: Submitted. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/nursing-20260625-usask-nursing-alumnus-receives-service-decoration.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is preparing to put more financial support in the hands of students in need than ever before. , provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-trusts-investments-to-provide-more-support-for-students.php By providing more funding for student scholarships and support programs, the University of Saskatchewan is meeting more needs across the university community.  Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:44:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/usask-trusts-investments-to-provide-more-support-for-students.php Dr. Michelle Bussière-Prytula (PhD) is a recipient of the 2025/26 University of Saskatchewan (USask) Provost’s College Award for Outstanding Teaching JSGS, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/jsgs-professor-prepares-students-to-lead-purposefully-in-the-public-service.php Dr. Michelle Bussière-Prytula (PhD) is an Associate Professor at Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan campus Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:50:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/jsgs-professor-prepares-students-to-lead-purposefully-in-the-public-service.php Dr. Reisha Peters (PhD) wants to introduce students to a side of engineering they may not be familiar with. research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-opens-doors-for-students-in-engineering.php USask’s Dr. Reisha Peters (PhD) is passionate about teaching and wants to help students see themselves in the career by introducing engineering to students early on. (Photo: Erin Matthews/USask) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-researcher-opens-doors-for-students-in-engineering.php The University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA) hosted its annual Members and Awards Celebration on June 17th, 2026, at Louis’ Loft on campus. alumni, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usra-members-and-awards-celebration.php Left to right: Miranda Jones, Dr. Sara Williams, USask Associate Vice-President Alumni and Strategic Engagement Kris Brown, USRA President Dr. Vera Pezer, Dr. Lea Pennock, and Dr. Rick Bunt. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:10:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/usra-members-and-awards-celebration.php A student’s first day on campus is a pivotal one. It can come with excitement and anticipation, but it can also conjure anxiety, fear, and feelings of isolation. Indigenous, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/supporting-indigenous-usask-student-success-starts-before-day-1.php Dr. Amaranta Sokol (EdD), interim vice-provost, Indigenous engagement and her team are working to enhance programming for new and prospective students at USask. (Photo: Aidyn Sokol Como) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:45:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/supporting-indigenous-usask-student-success-starts-before-day-1.php You don’t have to tell hikers, golfers and dog walkers that tick risk has increased this spring in Saskatchewan. WCVM, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/tick-talk-usask-researchers-tips-for-limiting-risk.php Dr. Maarten Voordouw (PhD) of the Department of Veterinary Microbiology in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Christina Weese) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:58:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/tick-talk-usask-researchers-tips-for-limiting-risk.php June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Indigenous, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/national-indigenous-peoples-day-and-indigenous-history-month.php Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:07:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/national-indigenous-peoples-day-and-indigenous-history-month.php Four award-winning graduates from the medical education (MD) program have matched to family medicine residencies in Saskatchewan. College of medicine, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/medicine-award-winning-usask-md-graduates-match-to-family-medicine-in-saskatchewan.php Drs. Eriq Marleau (MD), Alex Moyer (MD), Adam Magnus (MD), and Zoey Bourgeois (MD) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 03:18:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/medicine-award-winning-usask-md-graduates-match-to-family-medicine-in-saskatchewan.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is expanding access to advanced genomics tools for researchers through its new Omics Resource Centre (ORC). WCVM, research, https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-facility-expands-genomics-services-nationwide.php Dr. Martin Mau (left) leads the new USask Omics Resource Centre with the assistance of Rick Goertzen, genomics research technician. Photo: Christina Weese. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:20:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-facility-expands-genomics-services-nationwide.php The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has placed among the top universities in the world in a recent international university ranking. research, sustainability, provost https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-places-high-in-world-university-rankings.php USask is a world leader in water and food security, vaccine development and infectious diseases, and human, animal and environmental health. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:05:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/usask-places-high-in-world-university-rankings.php Professor Jamesy Patrick has spent her career trying to make the law accessible to others. research, College of Law https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/its-all-about-the-kids-usask-law-professor-receives-community-impact-award.php "Professor Jamesy Patrick, an assistant professor in the Usask College of Law, is this year's recipient of the Publicly Engaged Scholarship Team Award presented to a member of USask faculty." Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/its-all-about-the-kids-usask-law-professor-receives-community-impact-award.php A new Indigenous Grasslands Stewardship and Knowledge Exchange Network has been launched at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Indigenous, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/kihci-okāwīmāw-askiy-knowledge-centre-receives-2.6-million-from-weston-family-prairie-grasslands-initiative.php Members of the kihci-okāwīmāwaskiy Knowledge Centre steering committee, the Indigenous Kinship Circle, and special guests at the first in-person meeting of the new Indigenous Grasslands Stewardship and Knowledge Exchange Network. Photo taken at Wanueskwin Heritage Park. (Photo credit: Matt Braden Photo) Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/general/2026/kihci-okāwīmāw-askiy-knowledge-centre-receives-2.6-million-from-weston-family-prairie-grasslands-initiative.php For two University of Saskatchewan (USask) undergraduate students, their education was more than lectures, labs and exams, it was also about discovery. Indigenous, College of Agriculture and Bioresources, https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/medicine-from-lectures-to-labs-biomedical-sciences-students-earn-honours-degrees.php From left: Laura Dyck and Ario Safaeian received their undergraduate degrees during Spring Convocation. (Photos: submitted) Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:47:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/medicine-from-lectures-to-labs-biomedical-sciences-students-earn-honours-degrees.php From the campus of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Chief Evan Taypotat brought a lifetime of lessons learned to his role of serving as... Indigenous, https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/indigenous-history-month-chief-taypotats-legacy-of-service.php University of Saskatchewan College of Education alumnus Evan Taypotat went on to serve as both principal of the community school and as chief of Kahkewistahaw First Nation. (Photo: Submitted) Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/community/2026/indigenous-history-month-chief-taypotats-legacy-of-service.php Nicole Mercereau has been awarded a 2026 Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan (USask). Indigenous, USaskClassOf2026, College of Education https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/education-usask-métis-graduate-student-awarded-90,000-scholarship.php The USask Indigenous Graduate Leadership Scholarship recognizes Nicole Mercereau's academic achievement, research excellence, and leadership. (Photo: University of Saskatchewan). Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:05:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/students/2026/education-usask-métis-graduate-student-awarded-90,000-scholarship.php The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has signed a new international agreement with the European Research... research, VIDO https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/vido-signs-international-agreement-with-erinha-to-strengthen-global-pandemic-preparedness.php Volker Gerdts, CEO and director of VIDO signs an agreement with ERINHA in Paris on June 15, 2026. He is joined by USask's Vice-President, Research Baljit Singh and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0600 https://news.usask.ca/articles/research/2026/vido-signs-international-agreement-with-erinha-to-strengthen-global-pandemic-preparedness.php