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Kelsey Hogan on the universal lessons learned from ultramarathon trail running
Kelsey Hogan on the universal lessons learned from ultramarathon trail running
“We all have ultras in our lives, sometimes chosen and sometimes ones that life throws you along the way."
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
“We need to create ecosystems and lead with community-based solutions.”
Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
Natasha Lee is sowing seeds of growth in Trinidad and Tobago
The exciting journey of leading and growing 4-H in the Caribbean, and teaching children to grow food.
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
How the CEO of Capture Therapeutics is reshaping healthcare delivery.
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
“When you take on something beautiful, it draws talented people.”
A champion for workplace safety
A champion for workplace safety
In a world where workplace injuries are often overlooked, Candace Carnahan (BA'02) has emerged as a powerful voice.
Sewing the solution
Sewing the solution
Connie Smith is sewing solutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A leader in New Brunswick's forestry sector
A leader in New Brunswick's forestry sector
The executive director of Forest NB talks sustainability and the future of the forestry industry in New Brunswick.
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
“Focusing on preventative healthcare will create a positive overall community healthcare model.”
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
The engineering alum shares his exciting work at Roush Industries in Detroit.
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
Iuli Popescu and Mark McAllister share the story behind myHealthNB and it's evolving future.
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
The strong bond of the Class of '74 civil engineers at UNB.
Why forecast modelling in forest management is critical for our future
Why forecast modelling in forest management is critical for our future
Forestry and Environmental Management grad Xin Yuan manages British Columbia's forest carbon and climate services
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
“Cities are already smart. They’re just not connected. Digital, physical and policy innovation all need to come together. The solutions are out there.”
A legacy of basketball
A legacy of basketball
The mother-daughter UNB basketball legacy that will warm your heart.
Aaloak Jaswal brings global digital transformation and humanitarian experience home to UNB
Aaloak Jaswal brings global digital transformation and humanitarian experience home to UNB
The innovation director for the new Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence shares lessons from around the globe.
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
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles.
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
The author published her first book at age 91, second at 94.
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
The CEO of the Chalmers Foundation shares his outlook for the community.
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
Alumni, students and faculty were part of an innovative project during 2024's total solar eclipse.
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business.
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
“People fear what they don’t understand. Becoming an ally involves listening and learning about how we can make economic reconciliation happen together.”
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew.
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
Sussex, NB is benefitting from nurse-practitioner and entrepreneur, Kelly Dunfield.
Christy Arseneau is tackling current and future challenges for Canadian forests
Christy Arseneau is tackling current and future challenges for Canadian forests
The science director for Forest Health and Biodiversity at the Atlantic Forestry Centre talks about solutions 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
“Universities have a responsibility for innovation, creativity, invention, creating community and the core contribution of giving people the opportunity to be better.”
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
The vice-president of marketing for SABIAN shares how the company continues to grow its global presence.
Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
Mohamed Bagha on growing strong communities by engaging newcomers
“We are only on the front end of growth right now. Growth will be fueled by 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
The UNB Law grad shares her remarkable journey and the impact she's made.
Globally-recognized alumni prove quality of UNB's survey engineering program
Globally-recognized alumni prove quality of UNB's survey engineering program
Olayinka Adekoya and Alex Miller are inducted into Engineering Wall of Fame for their incredible impact in survey engineering.
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
The president and founder of Esri Canada shares his thoughts on engineering for the future.
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
How being elected one of the first women on the World Rugby Council has made an impact on women in the sport.
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
How MESH/Diversity is changing classrooms and companies.
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
The senior Google guru shares his journey and outlook on augmented reality.
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
The Giller Prize-winning author on how UNB helped advance her career
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
Sara Taaffe on the tension between economic progress and sustainability
“Knowing that there are a lot of people who really care and are working every day to make change leaves me feeling optimistic that we’re doing better than we were doing a year ago. There is hope and people have power.”
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
One of the architects of the Rogers-Telus merger shares his insights.
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
The Top 40 Under 40 alum on his experience at Eigen Innovations.
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
This top world pharma exec shares his journey.
Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
Mike Corey on facing your fears to go far
“Our body is an amazing tool. We have a superpower which is adaptability. Our body will adapt to where we are and what we do. We need to use that beautiful tool more.”
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
The successful tech and marketing executive in San Francisco shares his secret to success
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Why Reuben Peter-Paul is captivated by programming at STEM Inc., a global leading company in AI-driven clean energy solutions
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Cathering Pak, senior specialist with CMHC shares her work on the housing portfolio in northern Canada
Ambassador Sam Hinds optimistic and concerned for the future
Ambassador Sam Hinds optimistic and concerned for the future
The Guyanese Ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister and president of Guyana shares his insights on our global future
Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
Lea Nicholas MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
“Advocating for Indigenous Rights with Indigenous Peoples instead of for Indigenous Peoples is important work.”
Training a generation of nurses by bringing clinical experience to the classroom
Training a generation of nurses by bringing clinical experience to the classroom
Debbi Amirault shares how her experience enhanced classroom learning.
Luke DeWitt loves providing the joy of entertainment
Luke DeWitt loves providing the joy of entertainment
The director of web services for REDspace shares his experiences working for big name entertainment industry clients.
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
“We need to continue to have an optimistic spirit as we innovate new solutions for local journalism.”
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Christine Jean becomes director of the New Brunswick Woodsman's Museum.
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
“Racism creates oppression, but it also creates mystic-like fiery rebels and revolutionaries with the ability to transform evil into optimism, change and humanity.”
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
Director of Supply Chain Innovation for the Port of Saint John, Shannon Blanchard shares her love for the community
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The co-founder of Onfleet shares the ups and downs of tech startups and living in San Francisco
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
Sarah Wagner shares recent wins and how we need to move forward to be more inclusive
A community forest of the past and future
A community forest of the past and future
Chris is director of forestry for Mission Municipal Forest, a community-managed forest that was the first of its kind in Canada
From Bay Street to Bermuda for SIF alum Sean McNulty
From Bay Street to Bermuda for SIF alum Sean McNulty
The skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive industry
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
“You can’t say you love a place and build cheaply or not care about its history or environment or landscape or culture. If we truly love a place, we have to act like it.”
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
“Intelligent work is the intersection between people, process and technology."
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
The CIO at Vancouver International Airport on the innovative first for the airport industry
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Why the co-founder of Accreon Inc. believes NB is a digital powerhouse
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
The story and success behind Malley Industries - and its global growth
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
Kalin McCluskey shares how Ottawa's ByWard Market survived the pandemic and "freedom convoy"
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
“As the world increasingly navigates complex conflicts, the solutions we implement need to be equally complex.”
Subramonian Shankar inducted into Engineering Wall of Fame
Subramonian Shankar inducted into Engineering Wall of Fame
The Chairman of the Board of American Megatrends Inc. on his humble beginnings at UNB and his career success since
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
How the co-founder of Fundy Cable became a pioneer in the industry
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
The incredible stories of the Wasson family computer scientists and their work in Canada and Europe
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Why UNB's software innovation program is the first of its kind
Mike Wahl launches wellness and lifestyle show on NTV
Mike Wahl launches wellness and lifestyle show on NTV
How an evidence-based, holistic approach to wellness had led to success
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
The path of an international student to employee at UNB
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
“Failure is not the opposite of success – it's part of success.”
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
How the Dinnerbell app is disrupting the service industry
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
The impact of helping to create and lead The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick
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
Insights from the Fire Science Manager with the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in Alberta
Janet Lin is transforming retail and financial services technology
Janet Lin is transforming retail and financial services technology
The innovator behind PC Optimum points and PC Mastercard
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
The programs offered by UNB's Recreation Services’ Clinical Exercise Physiologist
UNB alum building a bridge to Asia for New Brunswick company
UNB alum building a bridge to Asia for New Brunswick company
The international export strategist at Corey Nutrition on growing business from NB.
Driving road safety in Costa Rica
Driving road safety in Costa Rica
How Javier Zamora-Rojas has improved road safety in his home country of Costa Rica
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
Weiqi Zhang on deep learning at Amazon
The technology behind Amazon search - and the UNBer helping to develop it
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
Li Song is being the change she wants to see
How this international student graduate has become a force driving diversity and inclusion in New Brunswick.
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
From Wealthsimple to Venue to co-founding TechTO, Jason describes his process for finding the right path.
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
UNB engineering alum Bill Cooper named to Engineering Wall of Fame
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
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Anna Robak returned to Fredericton from a global career to lead WSP Canada's research and innovation portfolio
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh
Emera's Chris Huskilson named to UNB Engineering Wall of Fame
Emera's Chris Huskilson named to UNB Engineering Wall of Fame
Emera CEO Chris Huskilson receives nod from alma mater, the University of New Brunswick
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Engineering alum Kevin McCracken says entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in corporate culture
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
Adapting and learning is key to success for global energy engineer and UNB alum, Michael Stairs
 Trio of UNB grads launch clean energy company
Trio of UNB grads launch clean energy company
Jordan Kennie and two classmates create Stash Energy as a startup committed to sustainability solutions.
Kate Whitfield is changing the face of cities across Canada
Kate Whitfield is changing the face of cities across Canada
Kate Whitfield is an urban planner who's looking toward the future.
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