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KJ Conyers-Steede on community-centric innovation and creating sustainable policies for rural Atlantic Canada
KJ Conyers-Steede on community-centric innovation and creating sustainable policies for rural Atlantic Canada
Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
A champion for workplace safety
A champion for workplace safety
Connie Smith is the sewing solutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Connie Smith is the sewing solutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A leader in N.B.'s forestry sector
A leader in N.B.'s forestry sector
John Gerhardt offers escape in a world of volatility through the world's top luxury brands
John Gerhardt offers escape in a world of volatility through the world's top luxury brands
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
50 years of reunions, trees and memories for the Class of ’74 civil engineers
50 years of reunions, trees and memories for the Class of ’74 civil engineers
Volunteers in action: Craig Haynes, Ottawa Alumni Chapter Network
Volunteers in action: Craig Haynes, Ottawa Alumni Chapter Network
Why forecast modelling in forest management is critical for our future
Why forecast modelling in forest management is critical for our future
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
A legacy of basketball
A legacy of basketball
Bringing hydroponic farming to New Brunswick ‘food desert’
Bringing hydroponic farming to New Brunswick ‘food desert’
Aaloak Jaswal brings global digital transformation and humanitarian experience home to UNB
Aaloak Jaswal brings global digital transformation and humanitarian experience home to UNB
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
Virginia Bliss Bjerkelund proves it's never too late to create something new
Virginia Bliss Bjerkelund proves it's never too late to create something new
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
UNBers play big role in sending telescope above the clouds in a total solar eclipse
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Christy Arseneau is tackling current and future challenges for Canadian forests
Christy Arseneau is tackling current and future challenges for Canadian forests
UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan on the role of universities and education in our collective future
UNB Chancellor Wade MacLauchlan on the role of universities and education in our collective future
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
Brenda Goddard forged a career devoted to helping the most vulnerable as UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Brenda Goddard forged a career devoted to helping the most vulnerable as UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Tyler Patles is engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
Tyler Patles is engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
Globally-recognized alumni prove quality of UNB's survey engineering program
Globally-recognized alumni prove quality of UNB's survey engineering program
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
Cristina Flores Justic is blazing trails for women in rugby around the world
Cristina Flores Justic is blazing trails for women in rugby around the world
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
The UNB alum inside one of the biggest deals in Canadian corporate history
The UNB alum inside one of the biggest deals in Canadian corporate history
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
Melanie Anderson says music has been the key to her success as top national cybersecurity expert
Melanie Anderson says music has been the key to her success as top national cybersecurity expert
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
The value of building connections for young alum Ria Sabitry
The value of building connections for young alum Ria Sabitry
Meet Johanna Rommens, the Canadian geneticist who isolated the cystic fibrosis gene
Meet Johanna Rommens, the Canadian geneticist who isolated the cystic fibrosis gene
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Haiping Fu recognized as a woman of inspiration for her career in finance
Haiping Fu recognized as a woman of inspiration for her career in finance
Lacey Rose connects women in forestry across Canada and around the world
Lacey Rose connects women in forestry across Canada and around the world
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Ambassador Sam Hinds optimistic and concerned for the future
Ambassador Sam Hinds optimistic and concerned for the future
Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
Training a generation of nurses by bringing clinical experience to the classroom
Training a generation of nurses by bringing clinical experience to the classroom
Luke DeWitt loves providing the joy of entertainment
Luke DeWitt loves providing the joy of entertainment
Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
A leader in supply chain contributes to community growth in New Brunswick's Port City
A leader in supply chain contributes to community growth in New Brunswick's Port City
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Deborah Lyons on why education for women is critical for global stability
Deborah Lyons on why education for women is critical for global stability
A community forest of the past and future
A community forest of the past and future
From Bay Street to Bermuda for SIF alum Sean McNulty
From Bay Street to Bermuda for SIF alum Sean McNulty
John Leroux on why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
John Leroux on why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
Lynette DuJohn brings digital twin project to life at Vancouver International Airport
Lynette DuJohn brings digital twin project to life at Vancouver International Airport
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
Scott Mehan chose to remain on Saint John campus to support students
Scott Mehan chose to remain on Saint John campus to support students
Scott Mehan chose to remain on Saint John campus to support students
Convoy baptism by fire for executive director of Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Convoy baptism by fire for executive director of Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Convoy baptism by fire for executive director of Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centred designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centred designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
Subramonian Shankar inducted into Engineering Wall of Fame
Subramonian Shankar inducted into Engineering Wall of Fame
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
Pioneering computer science at UNB: the Wasson family bridges technology, business and learning
Pioneering computer science at UNB: the Wasson family bridges technology, business and learning
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Mike Wahl launches wellness and lifestyle show on NTV
Mike Wahl launches wellness and lifestyle show on NTV
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
Chief Patricia Bernard secures a historic settlement for the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
Chief Patricia Bernard secures a historic settlement for the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation
Mitch Cobb on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and making a positive community impact
Mitch Cobb on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and making a positive community impact
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
Brandon Mitchell on creating comic books and teaching youth through visually telling Mi’kmaq stories
Brandon Mitchell on creating comic books and teaching youth through visually telling Mi’kmaq stories
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
Shyla O’Donnell is optimistic about Indigenous rights and culture and a sustainable future for Canadians
Shyla O’Donnell is optimistic about Indigenous rights and culture and a sustainable future for Canadians
Tackling communicable disease control
Tackling communicable disease control
Maria Sharpe is helping to improve the culture of wildland fire in Canada
Maria Sharpe is helping to improve the culture of wildland fire in Canada
Janet Lin is transforming retail and financial services technology
Janet Lin is transforming retail and financial services technology
Tom Liston on Bay Street and how the Canadian tech sector can help us overcome big global challenges
Tom Liston on Bay Street and how the Canadian tech sector can help us overcome big global challenges
Mike Harrison on emergency medicine during a pandemic, flight surgery and the long way to get to what you love
Mike Harrison on emergency medicine during a pandemic, flight surgery and the long way to get to what you love
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
Caitlin Doyle is supporting chronic health in the community
Caitlin Doyle is supporting chronic health in the community
Alexandra Pope on Canadian Geographic, life balance and the polarization of media
Alexandra Pope on Canadian Geographic, life balance and the polarization of media
UNB alum building a bridge to Asia for New Brunswick company
UNB alum building a bridge to Asia for New Brunswick company
From first co-op student to growing business development in New Brunswick
From first co-op student to growing business development in New Brunswick
From Artsy to Shopify, Ash Furrow on compassionate software development and separating yourself from your work
From Artsy to Shopify, Ash Furrow on compassionate software development and separating yourself from your work
Q+A with Reg Woods (BSF'03)
Q+A with Reg Woods (BSF'03)
Chris Ryan on integrating a model of community centered education in the NB public school system
Chris Ryan on integrating a model of community centered education in the NB public school system
James Gitau on the dangers and rewards of leading humanitarian work with UNICEF around the globe
James Gitau on the dangers and rewards of leading humanitarian work with UNICEF around the globe
Driving road safety in Costa Rica
Driving road safety in Costa Rica
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
Olive Ozoemena on promoting diversity and inclusion through employment initiatives and economic development
Olive Ozoemena on promoting diversity and inclusion through employment initiatives and economic development
Ryan Bennett provides healthcare to New Brunswickers as Physician Assistant
Ryan Bennett provides healthcare to New Brunswickers as Physician Assistant
Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
Jason Stephen on the hot real estate market and working through uncertainty
Jason Stephen on the hot real estate market and working through uncertainty
Recent MBA grad wins Canada-wide financial futures challenge
Recent MBA grad wins Canada-wide financial futures challenge
Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
Samantha Stewart on competition, mental fitness and developing a growth mindset
Samantha Stewart on competition, mental fitness and developing a growth mindset
From China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
From China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
From exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
From exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
Cayman Grant on storytelling in Hollywood and why failing is important 
Cayman Grant on storytelling in Hollywood and why failing is important 
James Stewart protects companies from artificial intelligence hackers as CEO of Saint John startup, TrojAI
James Stewart protects companies from artificial intelligence hackers as CEO of Saint John startup, TrojAI
Saint John developer Percy Wilbur helps bring revitalization and growth to the uptown core
Saint John developer Percy Wilbur helps bring revitalization and growth to the uptown core
A wonderful start for The Wonder-Full Box
A wonderful start for The Wonder-Full Box
Jennifer Flannagan is transforming lives through STEM education
Jennifer Flannagan is transforming lives through STEM education
Krista Carr is leading a movement for inclusion
Krista Carr is leading a movement for inclusion
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
Brent Staeben is Fredericton’s impresario
Brent Staeben is Fredericton’s impresario
Orthopaedic surgeon Brendan Sheehan gets people back doing what they love
Orthopaedic surgeon Brendan Sheehan gets people back doing what they love
Hazel Cochran: Experiencing mental wellness through her art and business
Hazel Cochran: Experiencing mental wellness through her art and business
Natalie Weigum on the World Bank and the challenges of working in climate change
Natalie Weigum on the World Bank and the challenges of working in climate change
BBA alum joins forces with current business students to increase recruitment and retention of newcomers
BBA alum joins forces with current business students to increase recruitment and retention of newcomers
Michaela D’Intino on building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age
Michaela D’Intino on building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age
Alum and former co-op student comes full circle
Alum and former co-op student comes full circle
Ray Gracewood brings pride and celebration to New Brunswick through AREA 506 music festival
Ray Gracewood brings pride and celebration to New Brunswick through AREA 506 music festival
Jason Goldlist - Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
Jason Goldlist - Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
Pam Palmater on decolonization and how to make good on Indigenous reconciliation
Pam Palmater on decolonization and how to make good on Indigenous reconciliation
Nicole Leblanc is helping build sustainable cities and diverse tech startups one investment at a time
Nicole Leblanc is helping build sustainable cities and diverse tech startups one investment at a time
Q+A: Jennifer Splane creates her path as a nurse practitioner and healthcare researcher
Q+A: Jennifer Splane creates her path as a nurse practitioner and healthcare researcher
Q+A: Nicki MacPherson chooses to use her skills to provide care and education for students at UNB
Q+A: Nicki MacPherson chooses to use her skills to provide care and education for students at UNB
A non-traditional path for Joan Kingston where nothing is unattainable
A non-traditional path for Joan Kingston where nothing is unattainable
Passion and intensity have fuelled Jody Glidden’s exciting career path in tech startups
Passion and intensity have fuelled Jody Glidden’s exciting career path in tech startups
Alumna Jeanne Pratt followed her curiosity to the top levels of the Competition Bureau
Alumna Jeanne Pratt followed her curiosity to the top levels of the Competition Bureau
Overcoming illness to shine in the fitness and sport industry
Overcoming illness to shine in the fitness and sport industry
Kumanan Wilson hopes to improve immunization rates in seniors
Kumanan Wilson hopes to improve immunization rates in seniors
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
From hardware to software: proof that skills are transferable
From hardware to software: proof that skills are transferable
A flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
A flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
Proudly UNB legacy: My family's connection to UNB
Proudly UNB legacy: My family's connection to UNB
John Gonzales follows entrepreneurial path to grow rehabilitation brand in New Brunswick
John Gonzales follows entrepreneurial path to grow rehabilitation brand in New Brunswick
Q+A: Josée Richard, Forty Luxe The Label
Q+A: Josée Richard, Forty Luxe The Label
Curtis Kennedy jumped from UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
Curtis Kennedy jumped from UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
Josie McKinney tackles systemic discrimination as a leader in Nova Scotia’s public service
Josie McKinney tackles systemic discrimination as a leader in Nova Scotia’s public service
Materials engineer goes digital
Materials engineer goes digital
An unexpected career path for a mechanical engineering alumnus
An unexpected career path for a mechanical engineering alumnus
UNB PhD candidate helps develop Black history resource for New Brunswick teachers
UNB PhD candidate helps develop Black history resource for New Brunswick teachers
Innovating the restaurant of the future
Innovating the restaurant of the future
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
Ian Storey: official rink engineering consultant of the NHL
Ian Storey: official rink engineering consultant of the NHL
Returning to New Brunswick to work from home
Returning to New Brunswick to work from home
Cilise Connell's journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Fredericton to becoming a rising star on Bay Street
Cilise Connell's journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Fredericton to becoming a rising star on Bay Street
The future of surgical robotics is here
The future of surgical robotics is here
Young alumna brewing a new marketing strategy at Picaroons Brewing Company
Young alumna brewing a new marketing strategy at Picaroons Brewing Company
Professional backcountry snowboarder Geoff Brown takes on his next big adventure
Professional backcountry snowboarder Geoff Brown takes on his next big adventure
James Gitau spent a lifetime in service to vulnerable children
James Gitau spent a lifetime in service to vulnerable children
James Gitau spent a lifetime in service to vulnerable children
Eugene Lewis' amazing stories of humanitarianism around the globe
Eugene Lewis' amazing stories of humanitarianism around the globe
Ann Collins is mapping out a future for the medical profession in Canada
Ann Collins is mapping out a future for the medical profession in Canada
Clariza Bergeron offers help to Saint John students during pandemic
Clariza Bergeron offers help to Saint John students during pandemic
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Problem solving led Ian Naish to an exciting high-profile career in transportation
Problem solving led Ian Naish to an exciting high-profile career in transportation
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
Returning to New Brunswick to operate on the world stage in nuclear energy
Returning to New Brunswick to operate on the world stage in nuclear energy
Generating sustainable agriculture that won't harm the planet
Generating sustainable agriculture that won't harm the planet
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