‘Pivotal role’

Memorial University's lead in enrolment innovation appointed

September 11, 2025

Improving accessibility

Provincial government announces improvements to the student aid program

May 16, 2025

Awarding excellence

International recognition for graduate enrolment management

May 9, 2025

Dean appointed

Dr. James Gauld appointed dean, Faculty of Science

January 20, 2025

Reflecting on student services

A Q&A with Dr. Donna Hardy Cox

December 19, 2024

Next chapter

Shad program director passes torch, new lead to bring ocean focus in 2025

November 22, 2024

Dean appointed

Dr. Octavia Dobre appointed dean of Engineering and Applied Science

November 5, 2024

Dean appointed

Dr. Karen Bulmer appointed dean of the School of Music

November 5, 2024

Dean appointed

Dr. April Pike appointed dean of the Faculty of Nursing

October 4, 2024

Experience like no other

Shad Memorial students to showcase sustainable creations at Open Day on July 25

July 22, 2024

‘Compassion and drive’

Dr. Jennifer Lokash honoured with national women's leadership award

June 19, 2024

Dean appointed

Dr. Travor Brown appointed dean of Business Administration

May 16, 2024

Leadership appointment

Dr. Amy Warren appointed associate VP (academic) and dean of Graduate Studies

December 8, 2023

Dean appointed

Dr. Anne-Marie Sullivan appointed dean of Human Kinetics and Recreation

December 8, 2023

Dean appointed

Dr. Pamela Osmond-Johnson appointed dean of Education

September 29, 2023

Interim dean appointed

Dr. Dolores McKeen appointed interim dean of Medicine

August 25, 2023

Shad summer

Canadian high school students have educational adventure 'like no other'

July 24, 2023

‘Fuelled my passion’

Strong bonds for Memorial alumni who experience Korean exchanges

July 17, 2023

Arctic and subarctic futures

Labrador Campus launches suite of graduate programs

May 26, 2023

National leader

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo receives honour from academic women's organization

April 3, 2023

Dean reappointed

Dr. Shawn Bugden reappointed dean of School of Pharmacy

March 23, 2023

Funding available

Applications due March 17 for pair of funding opportunities

February 21, 2023

Leadership appointment

Vice-provost, Labrador Campus, and dean, School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies announced

December 6, 2022

Sharing and giving

Families and students invited to participate in annual Holiday Hosting program

November 29, 2022

‘Here for you’

Free mental health supports now available to students 24/7

November 17, 2022

Transformational, not transactional

Memorial, Blundon Centre celebrates 30 years of accessibility services

November 7, 2022

‘Leadership and support’

Interim associate vice-president (academic) appointed

October 14, 2022

Dean appointed

Dr. Natasha Hurley appointed dean of humanities and social sciences

August 5, 2022

Authors, books and voices

Pride Week: A Q&A with 2SLGBTQIA+ authors and panellists

July 19, 2022

University registrar appointed

Lee Ann McKivor appointed university registrar

July 8, 2022

Advancing Indigenous scholarship

Memorial University welcomes five new Indigenous scholars

March 22, 2022

Interim dean

Dr. Octavia Dobre appointed interim dean of Engineering and Applied Science

March 21, 2022

Women in leadership

A Q and A with Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard

March 7, 2022

For the North

Memorial University officially announces Labrador Campus

January 20, 2022

Global reach

Memorial campuses awarded $1 million for global student opportunities

November 29, 2021

Developing leaders

Memorial launching professional development program

November 19, 2021

Scarborough Charter

Memorial signs charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion

November 18, 2021

Seeking volunteers

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Anti-racism Strategic Planning Team

November 3, 2021

Dean appointed

Dr. Dianne Keeping appointed dean of Memorial University Libraries

October 5, 2021

Solid foundation

Vice-provost, EDI, set to begin community engagement process

September 17, 2021

Leadership appointment

Dr. Delores Mullings named vice-provost equity, diversity and inclusion at Memorial

August 25, 2021

Vision and priorities

A Q&A with Dr. Florentine Strzelczyk, Memorial’s new provost and vice-president (academic)

August 17, 2021

Leadership updates

Academic leadership changes in coming weeks and months

May 21, 2021

Framework approved

Board of Regents endorses first Strategic Framework for Indigenization

March 22, 2021

Leadership change

Dr. Ailsa Craig appointed interim dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

March 18, 2021

Proposals for funding

Proposals due Feb. 15 for conference and cross-campus initiative funding

January 18, 2021

Candidate presentation

Candidate shortlisted for vice-provost (equity, diversity and inclusion) role

January 15, 2021

Acting dean appointed

Dr. Dennis Peters acting dean of Engineering and Applied Science

November 17, 2020

Remote partnership

Memorial partners with Athabasca University on virtual supports for graduate students

November 5, 2020

EDI search update

Next steps in search for vice-provost, equity, diversity and inclusion

October 21, 2020

‘Well prepared’

Memorial approved to welcome new international students, oversee travel and isolation requirements

October 21, 2020

Here to help

Q&A with Student Wellness and Counselling Centre director

October 13, 2020

‘Honour and privilege’

Interim dean of School of Arctic and Sub-Arctic Studies appointed

August 6, 2020

Director appointed

Dr. Ken Fowler to lead Student Wellness and Counselling Centre

July 16, 2020

Fall semester update

Primarily remote and online teaching and learning environment in fall 2020

July 6, 2020

Draft framework

Memorial releases draft of Strategic Framework for Indigenization 2020-25

June 12, 2020

Terminology change

Memorial formally adopts term Indigenous, renames programs and units

May 27, 2020

Acting dean appointed

Dr. Travis Fridgen appointed acting dean of Science

April 14, 2020

IPC reports

Integrated Planning Committee completes consultation and recommendation reports

March 10, 2020

Equity, diversity and inclusion

A Q&A with renowned scholar Dr. Malinda Smith

February 21, 2020

What We Did

Integrated Planning Committee completes budget report

February 20, 2020

Building renamed

Corte Real building renamed Global Learning Centre

February 3, 2020

EDI leadership

Memorial establishes position in equity, diversity and inclusion

December 19, 2019

Dean reappointed

Dr. Alice Gaudine takes on second term as Faculty of Nursing dean

December 16, 2019

Engagement report released

Vital step towards development of Indigenization Strategy complete

November 21, 2019

Open doors

Internationalization Office celebrates new space with community

October 4, 2019

Dean appointed

Dr. Karen Goodnough to lead Memorial’s Faculty of Education

June 21, 2019

‘Curiosity and enthusiasm’

Ocean mapping student recognized with self-directed learning award

May 16, 2019

Budget report

Integrated Planning Committee completes operating budget report for 2019-20

April 23, 2019

Recruit and retain

Memorial University developing new strategic enrolment plan

April 22, 2019

Teaching and Learning 2.0

Focusing on strengthening the student educational experience

February 15, 2019

‘Doing, knowing and being’

Indigenous Student Exchange Agreement fosters collaborative, mutually beneficial relationship

February 7, 2019

Interim dean appointed

Dr. Ross Klein appointed interim dean of School of Social Work

December 19, 2018

Self-direction wanted

Search is on for the "curious, creative, independent, confident and persistent"

November 27, 2018

Law proposal endorsed

Faculty of Law concept to proceed for further assessment, consultation

November 15, 2018

New leadership

Dr. Donna Hardy Cox chosen to lead student portfolio

November 2, 2018

Graduate growth

Province leading the country in growth in graduate degrees awarded

October 22, 2018

New round

Applications accepted for conference and cross-campus funding

September 21, 2018

Director appointed

Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning role filled

September 5, 2018

Warm welcome

Airport greeting service helps students adjust to new surroundings

September 4, 2018

Dean appointed

Dr. Linda Rohr to take helm of School of Human Kinetics and Recreation

July 10, 2018

Budget report

Integrated Planning Committee completes operating budget report for 2018-19

May 4, 2018

Awarding vision

Provost and vice-president (academic) recognized for graduate enrolment management

April 17, 2018

Indigenization survey

Input sought to inform engagement for indigenization strategy

April 16, 2018

Search committee established

Search begins for associate vice-president (academic), students

April 9, 2018

Discovering his passion

2018 Award for Outstanding Self-directed Learning announced

April 4, 2018

Interculturally competent

Sharing expertise in intercultural and international competence

April 2, 2018

Indigenizing the academy

Memorial launches strategic indigenization planning process

March 15, 2018

Co-op fee increase

Co-operative education program work-term fee increase approved

December 13, 2017

Searches begin

Search committees established for leadership roles in HKR, CITL

November 22, 2017

Director appointed

Geoff Williams appointed to Office of Faculty Relations

November 20, 2017

Dean appointed

Dr. Shawn Bugden appointed dean of School of Pharmacy

November 16, 2017

Perpetually curious?

Submissions for student learning award currently being accepted

November 8, 2017

Supporting growth

Past decade sees significant growth in graduate applications, enrolment

October 23, 2017

CIO search

Search committee established for CIO role at Memorial

August 31, 2017

New university registrar

Thomas Nault appointed university registrar at Memorial

August 11, 2017

Leadership change

Dr. Cecilia Reynolds concluding term as deputy provost in 2018

August 9, 2017

Dean appointed

Dr. Jennifer Simpson appointed in humanities and social sciences

July 7, 2017

Acting dean appointed

Dr. Dennis Peters appointed in engineering and applied science

July 7, 2017

Dean appointed

Dr. Isabelle Dostaler appointed dean of business administration

July 7, 2017

Call for submissions

Applications currently being accepted for Vice-Presidents Council funds

May 29, 2017

Acting dean

Dr. Rhonda Joy appointed acting dean of Faculty of Education

May 24, 2017

Dean reappointed

Greg Naterer reappointed to Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

May 23, 2017

Transformational teaching

Chairs in Teaching and Learning bringing educators together

April 18, 2017

Enhanced understanding

Encouraging students to explore international opportunities

April 12, 2017

Awarding independence

Archaeology student recognized for self-directed learning

April 7, 2017

Supporting scholars

Memorial University joins Scholars at Risk network

April 6, 2017

Aboriginal Peoples Week

Events seek to engage the university community in building reconciliation

March 16, 2017

Mentoring the mentors

Program easing transition of international students to Memorial

March 1, 2017

Search committees established

Searches begin for pharmacy dean, university registrar

February 20, 2017

Vision wanted

Committee seeking input and ideas on teaching and learning

January 26, 2017

Indigenizing the academy

Indigenization and decolonization in post-secondary education

January 6, 2017

Sharing the season

Families, students invited to participate in Holiday Hosting

December 14, 2016

Inclusion report

Memorial releases report on Aboriginal student experience

December 5, 2016

Leadership roles

Board approves senior appointments; VPR search set to begin

December 5, 2016

Royal event

Memorial to host members of the Norwegian royal family

November 4, 2016

Blundon review

Memorial releases review of the Glenn Roy Blundon Centre

November 1, 2016

Rewarding initiative

Student submissions for student learning award now being accepted

October 25, 2016

Dean review

Review of Memorial's dean of engineering and applied science begins

October 24, 2016

Searches begin

Search committees established for leadership roles

October 17, 2016

Leadership change

University registrar set to retire next month

October 12, 2016

Enrolment update

Fall semester enrolment numbers tallied

September 30, 2016

PhD pathway

New pathway to increase Aboriginal student participation

September 29, 2016

Call for proposals

Vice-Presidents Council funds accepting proposals

September 21, 2016

Making connections

PhD student shares story, encourages others to do the same

September 15, 2016

Starting out

Memorial welcomes new academic staff members at orientation session

August 26, 2016

New leadership

AVPA programs, complement planning and development appointed

August 25, 2016

Director appointed

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo appointed director of the Labrador Institute

August 15, 2016

Open doors

Harlow Campus opening doors to Canadian universities

August 1, 2016

Knowledge exchange

Memorial, St. Francis Xavier launch collaborative Atlantic agreement

June 24, 2016

‘OPEN’ dialogue

Chair of Teaching and Learning engaging Grenfell Campus in critical conversations

June 15, 2016

Exceptional leader

Dr. Margaret Steele appointed dean of Medicine at Memorial

June 9, 2016

‘Knowledge and vision’

Susan Cleyle appointed to role of university librarian at Memorial

June 9, 2016

Leadership changes

Board of Regents approves number of academic appointments

June 9, 2016

Supporting role

Memorial ranked first in international graduate student support services

June 8, 2016

Dean appointed

Faculty of Science's Dr. Aimée Surprenant appointed in Graduate Studies

May 20, 2016

Dean reappointed

Dr. Kirk Anderson reappointed as dean of Faculty of Education

May 20, 2016

Independent mind

Science student recognized with self-directed learning award

May 12, 2016

Truth and Reconciliation

Aboriginal Peoples Week sessions seek to inform and educate

March 17, 2016

Indian mission

Academic conference results in increased collaborations

February 17, 2016

Call for applications

Cross-Campus Initiatives Fund and Conference Fund calls for proposals

January 25, 2016

‘Common purpose’

Chairs in teaching and learning building a community of practice

December 16, 2015

Change makers

SHAD program inspiring leaders of tomorrow

November 30, 2015