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USask team wins first national College Ethics Bowl
Eight top teams from across Canada grappled with ethical issues at the Toronto event
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Department of Sociology professor Dr. Kara Somerville (PhD) co-chairs this Saskatoon conference on reaffirming Canada
USask linguistics student awarded for international scholarly, research work
Arts and Science student Caelan Osborne discusses impact of international learning, research experiences
Three questions with historian Robert J. Young
Young (BA’63, MA’65, PhD) is a new recipient of the College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award
Alumni Book Nook: Elinor Florence (BA’71)
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Elinor Florence, a best-selling Canadian author who lives in British Columbia, has written a new historical fiction novel
USask research explores how wildfire smoke impacts bird physiology
"What does wildfire smoke mean for songbirds? And for the migratory birds, what does it mean for their ability to migrate?” asks Department of Biology faculty member Dr. Catie Ivy (PhD)
In conversation with English undergraduate award winner Elisabeth Bauman
Department of English
Multi-award-winning English student shares her surprising journey
Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for doctoral students in Canada
USask researcher uses laser and diamond technology to simulate meteorite impacts
Assistant geological sciences professor Dr. Tianqi Xie (PhD) is seeking to better understand meteorite impacts and their effects throughout the solar system
Research on ice-forming compound could improve pipeline safety, carbon capture and storage
Canadian Light Source
Work by USask researchers advances understanding of crystal "cages" of ice that can trap gas, liquids
Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging
CBC News
Preserving the Âsowanânihk site for future generations is vitally important, says USask anthropology faculty member Dr. Glenn Stuart (PhD)
Book details strike at the former INCO in 1958
CTV News
USask sociology professor Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan (PhD) is interviewed about her new book Standing Up to Big Nickel: The Story of the Mine, Mill and Smelters Workers Strike
USask team wins first national College Ethics Bowl
Eight top teams from across Canada grappled with ethical issues at the Toronto event
Award-winning poet, USask grad explores queerness and identity
Leah Horlick (BA’10) discusses her career, advice for students exploring writing, identity
Alumni Book Nook: Elinor Florence (BA’71)
Green & White
Elinor Florence, a best-selling Canadian author who lives in British Columbia, has written a new historical fiction novel
In conversation with English undergraduate award winner Elisabeth Bauman
Department of English
Multi-award-winning English student shares her surprising journey
Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging
CBC News
Preserving the Âsowanânihk site for future generations is vitally important, says USask anthropology faculty member Dr. Glenn Stuart (PhD)
Queering the Classroom project aims to showcase student work, transform learning
Queering the Classroom is an open-access project from University of Saskatchewan (USask) Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)
In conversation with the 2025 English Graduate Award Winners
Department of English
Tricia Monsour and Owen Schalk share their amazing journeys
Most distinguished USask social sciences graduate emphasizes the ‘importance of balance’
Psychology student to receive Copland Prize in Social Sciences at USask Spring Convocation
USask music education graduate follows her calling
Award-winning trumpeter Hanna Hashi wants to perform and teach
Vanderhaeghe wins Saskatchewan Book of the Year Award
Green & White
2025 Saskatchewan Book Award winners included five Arts and Science graduates
Asian Heritage Month celebrates diverse experiences at USask
Political studies master's student Soma Bidar Pour shares her story during Asian Heritage Month
‘Writing makes my life meaningful’
Alumnus Dr. Yuan Changming (MA’92, PhD’96), who studied English at the University of Saskatchewan, is an award-winning poet, writer, editor, publisher, tutor, and translator
USask theatre artists head to Korea to honour Canadian soldiers
Canadian and Korean artists are creating an original musical highlighting Canadian contributions to the Korean War
USask Arts and Science faculty recognized for research, scholarly, artistic impact on communities
Four Arts and Science faculty members presented with college awards for outstanding RSAW contributionsSee all Alumni and Giving News
Three questions with historian Robert J. Young
Young (BA’63, MA’65, PhD) is a new recipient of the College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence Award
Alumni Book Nook: Elinor Florence (BA’71)
Green & White
Elinor Florence, a best-selling Canadian author who lives in British Columbia, has written a new historical fiction novel
In conversation with English undergraduate award winner Elisabeth Bauman
Department of English
Multi-award-winning English student shares her surprising journey
Award-winning poet, USask grad explores queerness and identity
Leah Horlick (BA’10) discusses her career, advice for students exploring writing, identity
Alumni Book Nook: Robert J. Young
Green & White
Award-winning USask history graduate Dr. Robert J. Young (BA’63, MA’65, PhD) has written a new historical fiction novel
Queering the Classroom project aims to showcase student work, transform learning
Queering the Classroom is an open-access project from University of Saskatchewan (USask) Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. James Cairns (MA’03, PhD)
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In Crisis, On Crisis: Essays in Troubled Times is the latest book by USask political studies graduate Dr. James Cairns, who lives and works in Ontario
Pride: USask students, alumni spark change through visibility and voice
History and Women and Gender Studies student Wren Dahl and new graduate Zaïde Masich (BComm’25, BA’25) talk about leading change at USask
Alumni of Influence recipients making an impact on communities
The awards celebrate outstanding alumni of the USask College of Arts and Science
A match made at USask
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Rhodes Scholars Rachel Andres and Colin Dyck discovered their love for science—and their love for each other—while pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan
Huskie wrestler exemplifies excellence in academics, athletics and community service
“We don’t do it because it’s easy. We do it because it’s rewarding to do all of that hard work and reap the results.”
Verge, Yang, Lang honoured as top USask researchers
Dr. Jennifer Lang (PhD) is interim vice-dean academic in the College of Arts and Science will receive a USask New Researcher AwardSee all Science & Technology News
USask research explores how wildfire smoke impacts bird physiology
"What does wildfire smoke mean for songbirds? And for the migratory birds, what does it mean for their ability to migrate?” asks Department of Biology faculty member Dr. Catie Ivy (PhD)
Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for doctoral students in Canada
USask researcher uses laser and diamond technology to simulate meteorite impacts
Assistant geological sciences professor Dr. Tianqi Xie (PhD) is seeking to better understand meteorite impacts and their effects throughout the solar system
Research on ice-forming compound could improve pipeline safety, carbon capture and storage
Canadian Light Source
Work by USask researchers advances understanding of crystal "cages" of ice that can trap gas, liquids
USask undergrad student puts community first in ecological research
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student Acagos Carriere wants to be known as a water protector
Global action urged to preserve glaciers—and humanity—at international glacier conference
Global Water Futures
USask professor Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) was a keynote speaker at the conference attended by world leaders, scientists, financial organizations and UN agencies
Discovering a 506-million-year-old predator
Manitoba Museum
Dr. Joe Moysiuk (PhD), who led the study that found the spiny, three-eyed predator, is an adjunct faculty member in the USask Department of Geological Sciences
Computer science is for everyone: new USask graduate
Amanda Ewen wasn’t sure about pursuing science until she discovered her perfect place at USask
Illuminating enzymes
The Globe and Mail
In the lab of the Department of Chemistry's Dr. Chris Phenix (PhD), innovation in radio-imaging techniques illustrates a powerful research convergence at USask
Cameco gifts $10 million to USask
Cameco and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are celebrating a partnership that will bring new opportunities
Five USask faculty members honoured with distinguished professorship
Department of Computer Science faculty member Dr. Julita Vassileva (PhD) is among the recipients of the award award celebrating lifetime achievements
USask Arts and Science faculty recognized for research, scholarly, artistic impact on communities
Four Arts and Science faculty members presented with college awards for outstanding RSAW contributions
USask undergrad student puts community first in ecological research
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student Acagos Carriere wants to be known as a water protector
Bringing Métis women’s history to the forefront
USask historian discusses new book during National Indigenous History Month
USask historians honoured with national awards
Dr. Cheryl Troupe (PhD) and Dr. Kyle McLeister (PhD) won two of this year’s prizes from the Canadian Historical Association
USask graduate encourages Indigenous students to ‘keep going’
Indigenous Arts and Science student plans to pursue master’s degree in Indigenous literature
Connected to community
Green & White
USask graduates Osemis Isbister-Bear (CIBA’00, BComm’03, MNDG’15) and Warren Isbister-Bear (BA’16) are Saskatoon professionals and volunteers dedicated to making a difference
Arts and Science celebration honours outstanding staff, faculty achievements
The second annual event recognized staff, faculty excellence in teaching, learning, RSAW
USask Arts and Science faculty recognized for research, scholarly, artistic impact on communities
Four Arts and Science faculty members presented with college awards for outstanding RSAW contributions
Ten Indigenous College of Arts and Science students honoured with USask achievement awards
Nearly 50 Indigenous USask students received awards during ceremony on March 13
Audie Murray awarded ohpinamake Indigenous art prize at USask
The Saskatchewan-based Métis artist lifts others through her work
Q&A: Indigenous USask student creates opportunities for Saskatoon youth to explore digital spaces
USask School for the Arts student Jolon Lafond to receive Indigenous Student Achievement Award in recognition of community engagement work
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 medalSee all Politics & Society News
Book details strike at the former INCO in 1958
CTV News
USask sociology professor Dr. Elizabeth Quinlan (PhD) is interviewed about her new book Standing Up to Big Nickel: The Story of the Mine, Mill and Smelters Workers Strike
USask team wins first national College Ethics Bowl
Eight top teams from across Canada grappled with ethical issues at the Toronto event
Award-winning poet, USask grad explores queerness and identity
Leah Horlick (BA’10) discusses her career, advice for students exploring writing, identity
Queering the Classroom project aims to showcase student work, transform learning
Queering the Classroom is an open-access project from University of Saskatchewan (USask) Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)
USask hosts international conference highlighting human-animal interconnectedness
USask's PAWSitive Connections Lab is hosting experts from around the world to explore the many facets of human-animal connections
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. James Cairns (MA’03, PhD)
Green&White
In Crisis, On Crisis: Essays in Troubled Times is the latest book by USask political studies graduate Dr. James Cairns, who lives and works in Ontario
USask historians honoured with national awards
Dr. Cheryl Troupe (PhD) and Dr. Kyle McLeister (PhD) won two of this year’s prizes from the Canadian Historical Association
USask’s Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies receives $3M investment
Correction Services Canada and Government of Saskatchewan funding will provide significant support for the centre's research and operations
The power of connection between humans and pets
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Led by Dr. Colleen Dell (PhD) of the Department of Sociology, the PAWsitive Connections Lab was founded in 2016
USask team wins international teaching award for Canadian history game
Homesteaders teaches the history of prairie settlement through tabletop gaming
8th Metropolis Identities Conference
metropolisconference.ca
Department of Sociology professor Dr. Kara Somerville (PhD) co-chairs this Saskatoon conference on reaffirming Canada
Do union endorsements make a difference in election campaigns?
The Conversation
Satisfaction with one’s union is a big factor in how much workers are influenced by union endorsements, writes Dr. Daniel Westlake (PhD) of the Department of Political Studies
Canada’s fertility rate has plummeted. Maybe we shouldn’t care
Toronto Star
USask associate professor of sociology Dr. Laura Wright (PhD) asks if there's another way to address the consequences of a declining birthrate
Eight songs that ‘inspire inclusion’ on International Women’s Day
USask Women’s and Gender Studies Program faculty members give their song recommendations
The Anthropocene, atmospheric chemists, geologists and historians
Active History
Scientists have voted against declaring an Anthropocene epoch, but it's all a matter of perspective, writes historian Dr. Jim Clifford (PhD)
The water gets hotter and the frog just sits there
National Observer
We need national co-ordination, new investment and novel technologies to respond to the climate emergency, writes Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) of the Department of Geography and Planning
Service dogs play vital roles for veterans, but Canada’s lack of standards makes travel and access difficult
The Conversation
Drs. Colleen Dell (PhD) and Linzi Williamson (PhD) examine the need for service dog standards in Canada
Striving for transparency: Why Canada’s pesticide regulations need an overhaul
The Conversation
Department of Biology professor Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) is among researchers calling for more transparent and scientifically robust pesticide regulation in Canada
This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted
The aurora is both a scientific wonder and a risk factor to industry, writes USask postdoctoral fellow Dr. Daniel Billett (PhD)
Manitoba’s reasons for refusing to search for Indigenous women’s remains in landfill are a smokescreen
The Conversation
Obstacles to a search have more to do with political will than technical concerns, writes Department of Political Studies faculty member Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD)
How colonial racism fuels Saskatchewan’s criminalization of Indigenous men
The Conversation
Indigenous people shouldn’t have to fear police who are supposed to protect them, write Indigenous studies faculty members Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) and Randy Morin
Convicted murderer Colin Thatcher’s invitation to the Saskatchewan legislature diminishes us all
The Conversation
Recent events at the legislature show that we live in a society that normalizes violence against women, writes Dr. Kathy Walker (PhD) of the Department of Political Studies
Statement on the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon
A message from Dr. Priscilla Settee (PhD), vice-dean Indigenous in the College of Arts and Science
The simple reason a viral math equation stumped the internet
The Conversation
Mathematicians and mathematics educators have been weighing in on a particular debate rooted in school mathematics that shows no signs of abatingSee all Students & Campus Life News
USask linguistics student awarded for international scholarly, research work
Arts and Science student Caelan Osborne discusses impact of international learning, research experiences
In conversation with English undergraduate award winner Elisabeth Bauman
Department of English
Multi-award-winning English student shares her surprising journey
Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are among the most prestigious awards for doctoral students in Canada
USask team wins first national College Ethics Bowl
Eight top teams from across Canada grappled with ethical issues at the Toronto event
USask undergrad student puts community first in ecological research
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student Acagos Carriere wants to be known as a water protector
In conversation with the 2025 English Graduate Award Winners
Department of English
Tricia Monsour and Owen Schalk share their amazing journeys
Pride: USask students, alumni spark change through visibility and voice
History and Women and Gender Studies student Wren Dahl and new graduate Zaïde Masich (BComm’25, BA’25) talk about leading change at USask
College of Arts and Science top graduates celebrated at awards event
The 2025 USask Arts and Science Convocation Awards Ceremony recognized medal winners and most outstanding graduates
A match made at USask
Green & White
Rhodes Scholars Rachel Andres and Colin Dyck discovered their love for science—and their love for each other—while pursuing undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan
Huskie wrestler exemplifies excellence in academics, athletics and community service
“We don’t do it because it’s easy. We do it because it’s rewarding to do all of that hard work and reap the results.”
USask Convocation: 'Everyone has their own path in university'
Emjay Koller was named top undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Science, chemistry, at USask
Computer science is for everyone: new USask graduate
Amanda Ewen wasn’t sure about pursuing science until she discovered her perfect place at USask
USask linguistics student awarded for international scholarly, research work
Arts and Science student Caelan Osborne discusses impact of international learning, research experiences
Steven Rayan accepts College of Arts and Science interim research leadership role
Internationally recognized mathematician appointed interim vice-dean RSAW for a one-year term
Queering the Classroom project aims to showcase student work, transform learning
Queering the Classroom is an open-access project from University of Saskatchewan (USask) Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST)
USask undergrad student puts community first in ecological research
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student Acagos Carriere wants to be known as a water protector
Lang appointed to college executive leadership position for five-year term
Dr. Jennifer Lang (PhD) has served in the vice-dean academic role since January 2024
USask hosts international conference highlighting human-animal interconnectedness
USask's PAWSitive Connections Lab is hosting experts from around the world to explore the many facets of human-animal connections
Pride: USask students, alumni spark change through visibility and voice
History and Women and Gender Studies student Wren Dahl and new graduate Zaïde Masich (BComm’25, BA’25) talk about leading change at USask
Verge, Yang, Lang honoured as top USask researchers
Dr. Jennifer Lang (PhD) is interim vice-dean academic in the College of Arts and Science will receive a USask New Researcher Award
USask Convocation: 'Everyone has their own path in university'
Emjay Koller was named top undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Science, chemistry, at USask
USask top graduate encourages students to step out of comfort zones
Biomedical neuroscience undergraduate student receives Governor General’s Silver Medal and the University Medal
USask graduate encourages Indigenous students to ‘keep going’
Indigenous Arts and Science student plans to pursue master’s degree in Indigenous literature