Media Releases

SASKATOON – His teammates, coaches and the entire University of Saskatchewan Huskies organization stand with starting quarterback Anton Amundrud and his family as he faces a battle with cancer.

SASKATOON – Fall Convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place Wednesday, November 12 at Merlis Belsher Place.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) community, members of the public, and the media are invited to gather for USask’s 97th annual wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at the Memorial Gates in honour of Remembrance Day.

SASKATOON – Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask), McMaster University and Neutrons Canada are announcing the appointments of Dr. John Root as executive director and Dr. Bruce Gaulin as scientific director of Neutrons Canada.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour the extraordinary community contributions and leadership of Chief Perry Bellegarde at this year’s Fall Convocation.

SASKATOON – Bernie Slogotski (BComm’67) and Thedra Hunt (BA’66) have made a generous donation to establish a new centre for entrepreneurship that will support students and faculty across all 18 colleges and schools at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) through programming, education and mentorship.

SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are partnering with the City of Saskatoon to explore new and unique ways to remove micropollutants from water.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the announcement of a new venture that will create a central hub to unite entrepreneurial efforts across the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus represents more than 100 years of incredible history, demonstrated through unique architecture, academic excellence in teaching, and world-class research.

A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the University of Calgary and the University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, is leading a call for major reform in the way laboratory animal experiments are designed, conducted, analyzed and published. The call follows their discovery of widespread failures in review processes meant to ensure proper study design in published biomedical literature.

SASKATOON – Traditionally, the only way to gauge the strength of our bones would be to break them. Now, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are using advanced imaging tools to capture insights into bone strength, all while keeping them intact.

SASKATOON – As Canada grapples with record levels of homelessness, food insecurity, and public health workforce shortages, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is stepping up with a bold new initiative: a graduate program designed to educate nurses as frontline leaders in community health.

SASKATOON – A new cell sorting hub at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received prestigious national-level funding through a joint, multi-unit effort.

SASKATOON – Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received special positions from an organization dedicated to fostering academic connections between Canada and the United States.

SASKATOON – The Diefenbaker Canada Centre (DCC) in partnership with the Canadian Centre for the Study of Co-operatives (CCSC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are marking the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives 2025 with an original exhibition, Community Powered: Celebrating Canadian Co-operatives.

SASKATOON – Each year, wildfires present significant challenges for Canadian communities, forcing individuals from their homes, impacting their livelihoods and posing a risk to their health. For First Nations and Métis communities the damage from wildfires has been experienced year after year and has left lasting impacts.

SASKATOON – The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating the opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and a linear accelerator—part of a vital animal health care and education project that wouldn’t have been possible without significant support from donors.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to the grand opening of a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine and linear accelerator for animal health care at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus.

SASKATOON – Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have published the first Canadian clinical guidelines for Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA), a rare hereditary neuromuscular disorder.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is marking its 50th anniversary.

SASKATOON - Two new programs have been launched in the School of Rehabilitation Science in the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine. Learners can now apply to be part of the province’s first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology training programs.

SASKATOON - Students in the new Certificate in Introductory Agriculture program can study online or in-person at their own pace to learn about agriculture in the Canadian Prairie Region.

SASKATOON - The Arctic region is cold, harsh and connects Canada to the rest of the world in a unique way. The Canadian Arctic and the worldwide Arctic is home to many people and many important resources – and an international research initiative is working to improve food and resource development in the coldest regions of the planet.

SASKATOON – An international research collaboration led by a University of Saskatchewan (USask) water researcher is exploring the intersection of water, environment, social and cultural systems with health for women and mothers in communities around the world.

SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have identified a pathway to help the human body defend itself against sepsis – a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s inappropriate response to an infection.

SASKATOON – On September 10, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community came together in an incredible show of support during the university’s annual 24-hour fundraising event.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is proud to celebrate Postdoc Appreciation Week by recognizing the outstanding achievements of two post-doctoral scholars whose research is making a significant impact across disciplines.

SASKATOON - Four University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been recognized with one of Canada’s highest academic honours for invaluable contributions in their fields. Dr. Dwight Newman (DPhil) and Dr. Leon Kochian (PhD) have been named Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellows, and Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) and Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD) have both been named College Members of the RSC.

SASKATOON – Today the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announced the 2025 recipients of the Alumni Achievement Awards, one of the university’s highest honours.

SASKATOON - Anastasiia Finovska and Lucas Sulewski have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2025 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.

SASKATOON - University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) researcher Dr. Arinjay Banerjee (PhD) is one of five Canadian researchers elected by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for its inaugural Emerging Leaders cohort.

SASKATOON – Comprised of five distinct layers, Earth’s atmosphere protects us and provides key ingredients for life on the planet, like oxygen and water. But certain chemicals released into the air can damage these important layers, leaving the earth prone to negative impacts, like climate change and disruption to our ecosystems.

SASKATOON – USask researchers find that adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly.

SASKATOON – Dr. Vince Bruni-Bossio (PhD) has been appointed as the 12th president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2026.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to a major announcement revealing the next president and vice-chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk (PhD) has been appointed as the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), supporting the development of productive, climate-smart crop varieties.

SASKATOON – Floods are becoming increasingly common and intensifying across the globe.

SASKATOON – From the tiny bumblebee bat to the giant flying fox, there are more than 1,490 species of bats found across the globe. These diverse creatures can be spotted in the skies of every continent (except Antarctica), playing a crucial role in our ecosystems and the health of our planet.

SASKATOON – Digital spaces are growing and evolving faster than ever—with artificial intelligence (AI) flourishing across platforms, and e-commerce sites and social media instantly connecting us with people, goods and services.

SASKATOON – Bees share a surprising number of similarities to humans, in both their biology and their social structure.

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is bringing health education into a new, technological – and virtual – world.

SASKATOON – Dr. Catie Ivy (PhD) doesn’t call the birds she studies “birds” — she calls them her friends.

SASKATOON – Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have each been awarded a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship — the most esteemed scholarships for doctoral students in the country, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and innovative research

SASKATOON – Dr. Tianqi Xie (PhD) holds up a pendant on a necklace she wears around her neck – a piece of labradorite, a type of feldspar, shaped into a heart.

SASKATOON – A new comparative carbon footprint study of barley and oats production shows that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers are producing these crops with the lowest carbon intensity relative to other jurisdictions.

SASKATOON – Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line.

SASKATOON – Animals are at the core of many peoples’ lives, and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is hosting experts from around the world to explore the many facets of that human-animal connection.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is giving the exciting final update on its Be What the World Needs major giving campaign.

SASKATOON – Students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Law will gain a greater understanding of Indigenous law and its deep connection to the land when a new, immersive course is launched in the college with the support of McKercher LLP.

SASKATOON – Bacteria, viruses and fungi are masters at evolving new strategies to infiltrate plants and cause disease that harm crops.

SASKATOON – The Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies (CFBSJS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received funding that will provide significant support for its research and operations.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a signing ceremony with Correction Services Canada (CSC) and the Government of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety (CPPS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) for two funding agreements.

SASKATOON – The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating its past and future contributions to the veterinary profession during the regional college’s 60th anniversary homecoming on June 6-7.

SASKATOON – Dr. Chris Zhang (PhD) knows and understands the amount of time it takes to recover from lung cancer surgery.

SASKATOON – Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place between June 2 and June 6.

SASKATOON – A $750,000 gift from McDougall Gauley LLP to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Law will create bursaries for students in need and provide long-term support for one of the college’s favourite traditions, the First-Year Welcoming Ceremony.

SASKATOON – This transformational contribution to the Be What the World Needs campaign focuses on research, academic programs, student success and supporting northern communities.

SASKATOON – Saskatchewan is helping to build nuclear expertise in the region by offering the Canadian National Nuclear Energy Management School (NEMS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) this week.

SASKATOON – Could a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease be sitting in the dairy cooler of your local grocery store?

SASKATOON – Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) celebrates 60 years of training physical therapists.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to a major announcement bringing the University of Saskatchewan (USask) closer to its $500 million goal for the Be What the World Needs campaign.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to join the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Education to celebrate the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Class of 2025.

SASKATOON –The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.

SASKATOON – A generous $1.5 million investment from Cenovus will support the creation of, and programming for, the Cenovus Energy Makerspace in the soon-to-be-constructed Engineering Design Hub at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a major funding announcement that will significantly impact sustainable agricultural research, teaching and practice at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).  

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a special announcement of a generous donation from Cenovus Energy to the University if Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Engineering.

SASKATOON – A team of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers, using innovative genetic screening, have identified a new target to suppress breast cancer growth.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will celebrate the exceptional accomplishments and philanthropic endeavours of four outstanding Canadians by awarding them the university’s highest honour next month.

SASKATOON – Trust in public health care is vital to its success, and that trust has been tested over the past five years like never before.

SASKATOON – Corporate leaders today face increasing pressure to use artificial intelligence (AI) applications to augment decision-making, but they should be wary of risks in AI that can undermine the power and influence of strategic management roles.

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has discovered a bacteria-killing molecule that enhances a pig’s immune system response and could transform how swine producers treat and prevent contagious diseases in their animals.

SASKATOON – Former IBM Vice-President Shelly Lowe, a respected global transformation executive, has been named executive-in-residence at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Edwards School of Business.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has appointed Scott Banda as its 17th chancellor, an appointment that was confirmed by University Senate on April 26, 2025.

SASKATOON – The Edwards Business Students’ Society (EBSS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has been named the Most Outstanding Business Student Association (BSA) in Canada, receiving top honours at the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS) annual conference.

SASKATOON – One of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask)—and the world’s—top water researchers has been recognized with a prestigious international honour recognizing his career work.

SASKATOON – Veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are highlighting canine parvovirus prevention on April 22 as part of a national awareness day for preventing the deadly disease among dog populations.

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Martha Crago (PhD) as the new chair of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) Board of Directors.

SASKATOON – Westinghouse Electric Company and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for technical collaboration designed to accelerate the deployment of the eVinci® microreactor in Saskatchewan.

After delaying demolition to extensively explore potential alternative uses, the University of Saskatchewan Board of Governors on April 15th made the difficult decision to proceed in the next few months with the demolition of two unused properties on campus land at 113 and 114 Seminary Crescent. 

SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is pushing the boundaries of research through partnerships across the globe.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to witness how two new life-sized horse models are enhancing University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary students’ practical skills in assisting pregnant horses and their 35-kilogram babies.

SASKATOON – Longtime donors, volunteers and advocates, Grit and Scott McCreath were recently honoured at a ceremony celebrating their many philanthropic contributions to the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – As modern development spreads across Canada, First Nations in the Peace River region of British Columbia and Alberta require unbiased, data-driven research to maintain their Treaty-protected cultural and economic traditions.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend a special event honouring the philanthropic contributions and shared dedication of Grit and Scott McCreath to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Be What the World Needs campaign.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) Student Sustainability Trade Show, where students will showcase their innovative capstone projects aimed at addressing critical environmental and sustainability issues.

SASKATOON – A generous $500,000 donation from MLT Aikins to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Law will ease financial barriers for students entering law and help to develop the next generation of legal professionals.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend an announcement of a generous gift from MLT Aikins LLP in support of student awards and access to education for Indigenous students entering law school.

SASKATOON – Media are invited to attend the annual University of Saskatchewan (USask) Indigenous Student Achievement Awards.

SASKATOON – To feed the growing global population, crop producers need to first feed the plants that are the foundation of our food supply.

SASKATOON – A national conference to engage in meaningful discussions on the creation, implementation, and impact of Indigenous membership and citizenship verification policies and processes in post-secondary education will be hosted by the University of Saskatchewan (USask).  

SASKATOON – A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher is exploring the constitutional rights of Canadian people and communities through a new Canada Research Chair (CRC).

SASKATOON – A five-year global initiative in community health and One Health—in collaboration with University of Saskatchewan (USask) faculty and students—will help empower poor, marginalized farmers in rural Africa, especially female-headed households, women and girls.

SASKATOON – In a move to strengthen research into crucial livestock production systems, Dr. Flavia van Cleef (PhD) has been appointed as the new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization (IFMU) Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

SASKATOON – Researchers are still discovering more about the fundamental building blocks of human cells and a University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led research project is exploring microproteins and their role in defending against viruses.

SASKATOON – In the wake of a housing crisis and record homelessness in Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Community-University Institute for Social Research (CUISR) is hosting a community conversation to discuss how community members can collectively work towards ensuring housing rights for all.

SASKATOON – Graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will experience a unique training experience like no other, thanks to a $1.65-million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council (NSERC).