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MacEwan’s 2025 State of the University: Growth, innovation, and uncertainty

A screenshot of president Trimbee speaking at the State of the University event via YouTube. The TL;DR on this year’s address, and what to expect moving forward. MacEwan president and vice-chancellor Dr.

October 26, 2025

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2025-2026 SAMU Students’ council election results

More first-time electees are poised to hold councillor seats than returners SAMU’s students’ council will have plenty of fresh council members, according to official election results. Eight of the 14 council

October 24, 2025

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MacEwan alum Mehak Singh receives USRI to research international students

Singh aims to grow our understanding of the experiences of international students Antonio Leavey MacEwan alum Mehak Singh received the University Undergraduate Student Research Initiative (USRI) Grant for his research into the

October 15, 2025

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SAMU students’ council candidates 2025-26

It’s the last day to vote for the students’ council. The Griff spoke to candidates who responded to interview requests about their most important campaign promises, why they ran for councillor, and

October 15, 2025

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Top polling mayoral candidates spoke to MacEwan students at 2025 SAMU mayoral forum

All four mayoral candidates who participated in the municipal election forum. From left to right: Michael Walters, Tim Cartmell, Rahim Jaffer, and Andrew Knack. Amanda Erickson/The Griff Mayoral candidates provide their solutions

October 13, 2025

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Alessio Ponzio is the new director at the centre for sexuality and gender diversity

The entrance to the CSGD through Roundhouse in Allard Hall. Amanda Erickson/The Griff. Ponzio offers his own experiences, and the potential for research opportunities Over the summer, Alessio Ponzio was hired as

October 9, 2025

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City council votes to consider full-time student access to the Leisure Access Program

Photo by Amanda Erickson/The Griff The program gives users free or discounted access to pools, rec centres, golf courses, and more in Edmonton. City councillor Michael Janz recently put forward a motion

September 29, 2025

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MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education launches AI-aligned programs

MacEwan School of Continuing Education wants to make AI skills accessible and relevant for all professions. Nian Minten This summer, MacEwan’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) announced the launch of its new

September 25, 2025

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SAMU reshapes how student groups operate, from funding deadlines to cap on executives

The student groups’ entrance in the SAMU building. Amanda Erickson/The Griff The new rules challenge groups while aiming for fairness. Amanda Erickson Photo by Amanda Erickson Students’ Association of MacEwan University (SAMU)

September 23, 2025

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Students’ council meeting kicks off for the fall semester

Students’ council members chat before the September 17th meeting. Amanda Erickson/The Griff Councillors ask executive committee members tough questions. Raynesh Ram Photo by Amanda Erickson SAMU kicked off its 2025-2026 students’ council

September 23, 2025

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