Alumni and Giving

Our alumni are making an impact around the world and in every sector. Stay up to date by checking our most recent alumni news and stories.

The impact of Rossmo’s Formula

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Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Dr. Kim Rossmo (BA'78) pioneered the field of geographical profiling—developing a mathematical model to help locate serial criminals

USask alumni earn book award nominations

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More than a dozen USask graduates have been shortlisted for the 2025 Saskatchewan Book Awards

‘Turning curiosity into action’

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Award-winning USask graduate Dr. Monique Simair (BSc’04, PhD’09) has leveraged her passion for science, innovation, and problem-solving into two successful environmental consultancy businesses

Alumni Book Nook: Tasha Hilderman (BA’04)

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USask graduate Tasha Hilderman (BA'04) is the author of Métis Like Me, an award-winning children’s picture book inspired by her own childhood

USask historian to receive one of Métis Nation’s highest civilian honours

USask Department of History assistant professor Dr. Cheryl Troupe (PhD) to receive Order of Gabriel Dumont gold medal

‘We have to continue to tell the story of women’s success’

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Saskatchewan Superwomen: Challengers and Champions, a new book by USask Chancellor Emerita Dr. Vera Pezer (BA’62, MA’64, PhD’77), will be launched during a March 7 event

Making a difference on campus and beyond

USask graduate Tasnim Jaisee (BA’24, CQGS’24), who works in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic, advocates for greater inclusion and accessibility

Celebrating alumni love stories

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On Valentine’s Day, USask graduates are sharing how they met their future partners while studying on campus

Alumni Book Nook: Anne Stang (BA’61, Educ’65, BEd’68)

Retired educator Anne Stang has written her first book, Anna’s Red Purse, a children’s story that celebrates a New Year’s tradition

Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Ted Leighton (Sc’75, DVM’79)

Retired veterinary pathologist and USask graduate Dr. Ted Leighton (Sc'75, DVM'79) published his second novel, Knowers and Lovers

First Indigenous CEO of Saskatchewan arts organization ‘humbled’ by chance to inspire her community

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USask graduate Lisa Bird-Wilson (BA’93, BEd’99, MEd’05) is looking to build on the work already being done to bridge gaps in underserved communities, including Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and disabled artists

The top stories of 2024

A list of the College of Arts and Science’s most-read news stories this year