Meet the 2025 Athabasca University Alumni Award winners!

Five incredibly accomplished Athabasca University alumni reflect a community like no other.

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students

4 scary stories for a haunted Halloween like no other

Athabasca University English professors and the 2025-26 writer in residence share some of their favourite scary stories.

Nursing grad driven to make an impact

Athabasca University nursing grad and health-care leader Kathy Howe’s dedication to making an impact earned her the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

AU grad bringing the human aspect back to the workplace

2025 Rising Star Award winner Leah Campbell promotes the idea that people, not processes, are key to organizational culture.

Volunteer service is about representation and serving her community for AU nursing grad

Shelly Philip LaForest’s doctoral research builds on two nursing degrees and lived experience on the job.

Future alumni award winner focused on community building in Haida Gwaii

MBA student Alissa MacMullin has been able to support her family and her remote community while earning an online university degree.

Lifelong learning was always in the equation for Judy Obee

Lifelong learner Judy Obee keeps studying to keep her brain active, and because there’s just so much “cool” stuff to learn.

Online Master of Arts program a ‘game changer’ like no other

Ashvaria Rai struggled to succeed studying in person. She shares why AU’s online Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program has been a “game changer.”

organizational updates

Athabasca University Press offers publishing program for open educational resources

Remix by Athabasca University is a new publishing program of open access learning materials for AU courses.

Knowledge for everyone: How open access expands the reach and impact of the university press

AU Press is one of North America's leading open access university presses, which make knowledge and ideas available to everyone.

Update: Canada Post labour disruption

Stay informed about the Canada Post mail disruption and how Athabasca University is addressing the situation to minimize impact on students.

Climate change taking toll on teen mental health, study finds

Nationwide survey led by Athabasca University researchers finds 37% of Canadian youth felt climate change has impacted their mental health.

‘I discovered many new strengths thanks to AU,' says counselling student

'I could not be happier with the quality of education I received through AU,' writes Master of Counselling student.

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.

'Overwhelmingly positive response': 3 AU grads launch nurse practitioner clinics

Athabasca University Nurse practitioner grads share how they're helping to improve access to primary care in Alberta with new independent practices.

Upcoming events

Developing your research series: Intro to literature reviews

Oct. 29, 2025, noon to 1 p.m. (Mountain)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) webinar

Nov. 5, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mountain)

Getting a restful sleep

Nov. 5, 2025, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Mountain)