Business Voice - "Acadia provides a rare gift to its students: a truly welcoming experience that at once pushes us beyond our comfort zone and makes us feel like we're at home," says Brendan MacNeil, immediate past President of Acadia Students’ Union.

Ranked as one of the top undergraduate universities in Nova Scotia (Maclean's 2021), Acadia stands at number three nationally for its research initiatives, small classes, and a technology-rich learning environment.

AcadiaTV - Acadia produces about 400,000 kg of waste each year. This may sound like a lot, but over 70% is diverted from the landfill by recycling and composting, exceeding provincial environmental goals!

Waste reduction, reuse, and recycling are important priorities on campus and one of the core activities of the Acadia Sustainability Office. Watch the video to learn more.

Chronicle Herald - “The reality is, historically, we haven’t taught the history in our schools. Most people don’t know enough about Black communities, the history of the Black presence in Canada, what the experience of Black Canadians have been and continue to be.”

Dr. Claudine Bonner, associate professor of sociology, spoke with the Chronicle Herald on the importance of educating young Canadians about Black history and heritage.

Global News Halifax chatted with Dr. Donna Sears, associate professor in the Manning School of Business, to learn more about the impact COVID-19 has had on local tourism and how critical reopening the Atlantic Bubble is to local tourism operators. The interview took place live from Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery.

Acadia News - “We need communities and organizations to create safer spaces and show support for people who have been marginalized.”

The first Virtual 5K Pride Run for the Acadia 2SLGBTQ+ community took place Sunday, June 27, 2021. The initiative of education student Adrien Lewis (he/him) (’20), was organized with the help of Residence Life Coordinator Brent LeGrow (he/him) (’19).

Giving News - The songs of the 1960s are an evocative soundtrack to the memories of many Acadia alumni, but it was more than music that made one sock hop special for David (’65) and Ruth Anne (’66) Nicholson.

“When the dance ended, we went to the SUB for a sandwich,” recalls Ruth Anne. “Three years later, in August 1967, we were married in the Acadia chapel.

No strangers to charitable giving, both David and Ruth Anne liked the idea of a bequest, but in subsequent planning, it was suggested that they consider making their gift earlier – while they were still alive and able to witness the benefits. “I’m so glad we did,” says Ruth Anne.

COVID-19 Update - Acadia University will begin a gradual return to campus plan over the summer months to prepare for a full return of employees for fall 2021.

In addition, a Work from Home Remote Pilot will commence for eligible administrative staff.

Visit the website to stay updated.

Acadia News - When the world went into lockdown mid-March last year, members of the Acadia University Singers couldn’t do what they normally would do to process difficult emotions: sing together.

Like many musical groups, they turned to rehearsing and performing online, says Michelle Boyd, an instructor of musicology at Acadia, at the start of the documentary Isolated Bodies, United Voices: Virtual Choir in the Ages of COVID-19. Watch the video documentary to learn more.

Nova Scotia Health - Public Health encourages all Nova Scotians to get tested regularly and, for everyone who can, to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their community. Through a partnership with Public Health, Acadia's University Club is a symptomatic test site and the Festival Theatre is a drive-thru vaccination site. Please book ahead for your vaccination.

Acadia Athletics News - Acadia University's Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that Acadia University has been awarded hosting rights for the 2022 U SPORTS Men's Hockey National Championship, referred to as the University Cup following the pandemic cancellation of the 2020 University Cup in which Acadia was the host.

This will be the fifth consecutive U SPORTS National Championship to be hosted by Acadia, beginning with the 2016 women's soccer championship, the 2018 Final 8 men's basketball championship, the 2018 women's rugby championship, the 2020 University Cup and this season's National final in men's hockey. 

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