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55 years of excellence like no other: Athabasca University’s history in pictures

See Athabasca University's evolution from its founding in 1970 to its roots in distance education and now as an open online university like no other.

TransLab a new digital space to share research, foster community

Dr. Tobias Wiggins launches the TransLab to create a new space to share research on transgender mental health, foster community connections.

Quiz: Test your Canadian history chops

Think you know Canadian history? It's time to test your knowledge with our interactive quiz we created with help from AU history professors!

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Why sharing pronouns at work is important

Athabasca University experts explain why sharing pronouns at work or at school is helps create a welcoming work environment.

‘We chose to invest in me and in AU’

Class of 2025 grad Wesley Weber wanted to further his education and show his five children and three grandkids that it’s never too late to go back to school.

Quiz: 16 ways Athabasca University is like no other post-secondary

Athabasca University is like no other university in Canada. Try this quiz to learn more about open, online learning.

‘I couldn’t leave the community.’ Chief Tammy Cook-Searson misses convocation to lead Lac La Ronge Indian Band during wildfire evacuation

Class of 2025 MBA grad helped oversee the evacuation of 8,500 people as wildfires raged in northern Saskatchewan.

‘I wanted to prove I still had it,’ writes AU grad and senior

One of the eldest members of AU’s Class of 2025, Lynda Cowan (Bachelor of General Studies ’25), shares why she chose to return to school and achieve her dream of earning a degree.

New Nukskahtowin site enhances access to Indigenous Knowledge

Improvements to Nukskahtowin web pages offer enhanced experience and access reflecting Athabasca University’s commitment to Indigeneity, conciliation, and community engagement.

AU Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other

Celebrating awards and achievements of AU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

A celebration like no other: Highlights from Convocation 2025

From coast to coast—and far beyond—graduates were welcomed to our home community of Athabasca to mark this meaningful moment.

AU Maker Space provides cutting-edge technology to architecture students anywhere in the world

The Athabasca Architectural Maker Space provides innovative technology to Athabasca University architecture students—in Athabasca or anywhere around the world.

Athabasca University Convocation 2025 in pictures

Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate in Athabasca University’s home of Athabasca.

‘I couldn’t leave the community.’ Chief Tammy Cook-Searson misses convocation to lead Lac La Ronge Indian Band during wildfire evacuation

Class of 2025 MBA grad helped oversee the evacuation of 8,500 people as wildfires raged in northern Saskatchewan.

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