Black History Month at AU: where to learn, reflect, and celebrate

Athabasca University marks Black History Month by sharing stories and learning resources.

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3MT competition a learning opportunity for graduate students

Athabasca University graduate students and alumni discuss the benefits of participating in the Three-Minute Thesis competition.

graduate

Earning an MBA built confidence and professional legitimacy

Michel Garneau says Athabasca University’s fully online MBA helped him balance full-time work with graduate studies while addressing long-standing self-doubt about not having a university degree.

students

Blue Monday: Time to check in, build healthy habits, and practise self-care

A Blue Monday check-in with practical tips for promoting positive mental health and practising self-care during the winter season.

students

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 

The launch of AU Accommodate removes barriers for students requiring accommodation

students

Online learning made a career change possible

Katherine Biggart says Athabasca University’s non-semester-based, fully online structure allowed her to balance family, work, and creative projects while completing her psychology degree and preparing for graduate studies.

undergraduate

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Athabasca University offers innovative at-home lab kits, along with week-long in-person labs, provide access and opportunity for students anywhere, any time.

students

Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at AU in 2025

Athabasca University shares stories about access, opportunity, and community as we come to the end of the first full year of the Like No Other strategic plan.

research

Award-winning architecture program has far-reaching impact

Athabasca University RAIC Centre for Architecture's commitment to access, opportunity, and community through innovative research recognized with ASTech award.

students

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

These 2025 Learners Like No Other profiles reveal the heart of AU’s community: people making education fit around caregiving, work, and life.

students

I proved to myself I could thrive in graduate studies

Studying from Kuwait during the pandemic, Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies student Jennifer Newman found the structure and support she needed to succeed.

students

Athabasca University launches innovative new e-Portfolio platform

AU students will transition to the new state-of-the-art PebblePad platform in 2026, allowing them to work more creatively and independently.

alumni

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 year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

In 2025, AU learners opened up about the realities of studying while raising families, building careers, and supporting their communities.

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Black History Month at AU: where to learn, reflect, and celebrate

Featured news

Top 10 research and teaching stories of 2025

3MT competition a learning opportunity for graduate students

Earning an MBA built confidence and professional legitimacy

Blue Monday: Time to check in, build healthy habits, and practise self-care

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system

Online learning made a career change possible

Explore science labs like no other at Athabasca University

Access, Opportunity, and Community highlighted at AU in 2025

Award-winning architecture program has far-reaching impact

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

I proved to myself I could thrive in graduate studies

Athabasca University launches innovative new e-Portfolio platform

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

A year of Learners Like No Other: Stories of balance, resilience, and community

Upcoming events

Celebrating Black excellence at AU and beyond: Session 1

February MBA for executives webinar

Celebrating Black excellence at AU and beyond: Session 2

Athabasca University makes accessibility accommodations easier with new system 