Breaking barriers in engineering education
Suzanne Kresta (BScEng’86), a leader in engineering education, is working to create an environment where diversity, collaboration, and community impact are central to success
A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
The incredible impact of Merv Symes (BScEng'81) on New Brunswick
Q+A: Lauren Lockhart, UNB Alumni Student Leadership Award
Recipient of a 2024-2025 Alumni Student Leadership Award, Lauren Lockhart has been deeply involved as a student leader in the faculty of kinesiology and across campus
Redesigning our systems to work for humans
Why Scott MacAfee (BBA’94) believes care is at the core of poverty reduction
Ending homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador
Doug Pawson (MPhil’07) on how we need to rethink our system of care to create communities where everyone can thrive
How food insecurity affects the youngest Canadians
Dr. Lesley Frank (PhD’13) is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada
Scattering the seeds of the past
Graham Nickerson (MScEng'02, MA'22) shares stories of the little-known Black history of the Maritimes
Influencer agency helps build rising stars
With an entrepreneurial background and a passion for content creation, Kayley Reed (BPhil’14) is advocating for the next generation of internet influencers
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
"We need to create ecosystems and lead with community-based solutions"
What I learned while kayaking the Aleutians
UNB alum Brian Craig shares lessons learned from adventure travel
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
How the CEO of Capture Therapeutics is reshaping healthcare delivery
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
"When you take on something beautiful, it draws talented people"
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
Connie Smith is sewing solutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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
What we learned while travelling and working abroad
Alumni Andrew Martel and Kayla Renée Ossachuk share lessons learned through their nomad working life
John Gerhardt offers escape in a world of volatility as creative director at LVMH
John Gerhardt (BA'85), the award-winning innovator, says that his formative years, including those spent studying for a degree in English literature from the University of New Brunswick, were key to helping him flourish
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
Iuli Popescu (BCS'01, MCS'04) and Mark McAllister (BCS'01, WMI'11) share the story and tech innovation behind myHealthNB
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
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
"We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face"
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
A legacy of basketball
The mother-daughter UNB basketball legacy that will warm your heart
Ali McGill is transforming health care through systems thinking and design
Ali McGill (BN'02) on using systems thinking to examine, model and analyze complex health care processes and systems
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.
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
Translating research into meaningful health policy
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
Alumni, students and faculty were part of an innovative project during 2024's total solar eclipse
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
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew
Entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
"Newcomers coming into Canada want stability. So the quicker we can help these newcomers get access to what they need, the more likely it is that they stay"
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
"Universities have a responsibility for innovation, creativity, invention, creating community and the core contribution of giving people the opportunity to be better"
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
Tyler Patles is engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
Mi'kmaq professional engineer Tyler Patles (BScE'09) shares his goals as director of technical services for the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC)
Globally-recognized alumni prove quality of UNB's survey engineering program
Olayinka Adekoya (BScSE’69, MScSE’73) and Alex Miller (BScSE ’79) prove the incredible global impact of UNB survey engineering graduates
Barbara Wasson on how technology and AI are shaping the future of learning
"Creativity and innovation may be threatened if we all begin seeing the same things that computers generate for us for learning. Who decides what knowledge is?”
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
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
How MESH/Diversity is changing classrooms and companies.
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Maria Hernandez (BSENR'21) on forestry, sustainability and Palo Verde Designs
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
The Giller Prize-winning author on her writing process and how UNB helped advance her career.
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
One of the architects of the Rogers-Telus merger shares his insights
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
The global pharma exec shares his journey from entry in the industry to leading life-saving product developments and companies
The value of building connections for young alum Ria Sabitry
Lessons on moving from classroom to accounting professional
Meet Johanna Rommens, the Canadian geneticist who isolated the cystic fibrosis gene
Dr. Johanna Rommens (BSc'80, PhD'86) on groundbreaking health research throughout her storied career
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
Why Reuben Peter-Paul is captivated by programming at STEM Inc., a global leading company in AI-driven clean energy solutions.
Teresa Fowler on the need for a reckoning in Canadian hockey culture
“We need to consider the role of grooming - it happens with boys in hockey and it glorifies aggression and violence, along with a culture of silence.”
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
The Guyanese Ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister and president of Guyana shares his insights on our global future.
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
The director of web services for REDspace shares his experiences working for big name entertainment industry clients.
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
“Racism creates oppression, but it also creates mystic-like fiery rebels and revolutionaries with the ability to transform evil into optimism, change and humanity.”
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
Sarah Wagner shares recent wins and how we need to move forward to be more inclusive.
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Sharing the untold Black history in the Maritimes
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
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
“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
“Intelligent work is the intersection between people, process and technology."
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
CEO of LuminUltra, Pat Whalen (BScChE'03) on how the COVID-19 pandemic put them on the map
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
Why the co-founder of Accreon Inc. believes NB is a digital powerhouse.
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
“We’ve added layers upon layers of bureaucracy.”
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Laura Clendenning (BScKin'12) shares how she founded Sweat Club and the expansions to date
Driving innovation to its fullest potential
Sam Poirier (BScME'19, M-TME'19) on disrupting the automotive industry with AI
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
The story and success behind Malley Industries - and its global growth.
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
Following in the family's footsteps.
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
The Chairman of the Board of American Megatrends Inc. on his humble beginnings at UNB and his career success
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
The incredible stories of the Wasson family computer scientists and their work in Canada and Europe
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
How an evidence-based, holistic approach to wellness had led to success.
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
The path of an international student to employee at UNB.
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.”
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
Insights from the Fire Science Manager with the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre in Alberta
Janet Lin is transforming retail and financial services technology
The innovator behind PC Optimum points and PC Mastercard.
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel LeBrun (BScECE'92, DSc'16) shares how even individuals can make an impact
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
The international export strategist at Corey Nutrition on growing business from NB.
From first co-op student to growing business development in New Brunswick
Erica Ward (BBA'06) shares her career lessons and how she's making an impact at Opportunities New Brunswick
Chris Ryan on integrating a model of community centered education in the NB public school system
Chris Ryan (BPhil’05, MEd’18) on the Research Partnerships for Education and Community Engagement (R-PEACE) Group's focus on community engaged education
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
The technology behind Amazon search - and the UNBer helping to develop it
Asif Hasan on the entrepreneurship ecosystem, and the role of businesses and individuals in building a diverse, flourishing community
“Don’t let fear take you over. It’s ok to be vulnerable.”
Matt Anderson and Chris Simpson on leading healthcare in a pandemic and adapting to change
The health human resources problem and burnout of healthcare workers, and so much more
From exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
Darren Steeves (BEd’94), CEO of JackHabbit, uses technology to arm people for growth
Eric Cook on Industry 4.0 and automation
“Innovation is the conversion of ideas into money not to be confused with invention, which is the conversion of money into ideas. Discoveries remain invention until there is economic or social value achieved for them to become innovation.”
Krista Carr is leading a movement for inclusion
How the CEO of Inclusion Canada is working toward an inclusive nation.
Brent Staeben is Fredericton’s impresario
How the founding force behind the renowned Harvest Music Festival grew the event to become a cultural beacon
Natalie Weigum on the challenges of climate change as a specialist at the World Bank
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Michaela D’Intino on building a strong local supply chain and leading at a young age
"The supply chain got crazy when COVID-19 took over the world."
Alum and former co-op student comes full circle
Find out why Mike Harrington (BScSwE’15) hires UNB co-op students at Populus Plus when he needs help on big projects.
Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
"That Superbowl ad really helped Wealthsimple burst onto the scene"
Moving things forward for vulnerable populations
Dr. Tracey Rickards (BN'86, MN'05) is a researcher and changemaker working on the Healthy Seniors pilot project
Breaking down barriers
Victoria LaBillois (BA’91, MBA’04) on being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated field and Indigenous businesses as a critical part of our economy
Q+A: Nicki MacPherson chooses to use her skills to provide care and education for students at UNB
"I really love the UNB team-based approach to health care."
A non-traditional path for Joan Kingston where nothing is unattainable
Learn the story and impact behind a career built around helping others
Passion and intensity have fuelled Jody Glidden’s exciting career path in tech startups
Jody Glidden (BBA’06) on the path to founding Introhive
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
Kathryn Lockhart (BPHIL ’04) on her global experience and coming home to lead Propel ICT
From hardware to software: proof that skills are transferable
Lan Liu (MScEE’03) on turning property assessment data into high-level recommendations to senior government officials and stakeholders.
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
Curtis Kennedy jumped from UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
Curtis Kennedy (BScME, DTME) on building Vertiball, securing funding and what's next.
Materials engineer goes digital
Donna Dykeman (BScME’99, MScME’01) is taking the U.K. by storm leading a team exploring materials informatics
An unexpected career path for a mechanical engineering alumnus
Malcolm Nwokotubo (BScME’16, DTME’16) on transferring engineering skills to data solutions in banking
UNB PhD candidate helps develop Black history resource for New Brunswick teachers
Alicia Noreiga-Mundaroy (BEd’11, MEd’16) on her research and why it matters so much in New Brunswick
Innovating the restaurant of the future
Janice MacPherson (BBA’92), co-founder and owner of Pomodori Pizzeria, shares her journey to entrepreneurship
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
Mike Vanderveer (BScCMPE’02) on the rapidly changing tech behind the steering wheel
Returning to New Brunswick to work from home
Nathan White (BBA’05) on bringing Swimming Canada to New Brunswick - and around the globe
Cilise Connell's journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Fredericton to becoming a rising star on Bay Street
Lessons on building a finance career, and breaking barriers in diversity and equity
Putting science research to practical use
David Miller (BSc’75, MSc’78, PhD’81) tells how his research has influenced public policy and had positive outcomes on the health of people and the planet
Ryan Hamilton: choose 3 things each day
Tips from a the national and NHL performance guru.
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
UNB engineering alum Bill Cooper named to Engineering Wall of Fame.
Eugene Lewis' amazing stories of humanitarianism around the globe
Eugene Lewis (BScEE’64) is an engineer, a professor and an entrepreneur - but most of all, he's a humanitarian
Michael Wu is hailed for his successes on the UNB Engineering Wall of Fame
Michael Wu (BScEng'64, LLD'89), one of the most successful bankers in China, on the importance of education
Keith Brideau is transforming a city
Keith Brideau (BScEng'03) on how he formed Historica and is restoring buildings in uptown Saint John
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 gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
Energy and finance entrepreneur Denise LaForge (BScME’88) shares her journey to success.
Making french fries available around the world
Hannah Sutherland (BScEng'10) on managing multi-million dollar projects around the world for food giant McCain Foods.
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Eva Choi (BScGE’03) and Dallas Southcott (BA’95) on their pivot to create The Chocolate Lab Inc. in Calgary
Problem solving led Ian Naish to an exciting high-profile career in transportation
Ian Naish (MEng’71) shares insights from a big-responsibility career as former director at the Transportation Safety Board of Canada
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.
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Krista Jones from MaRS Discovery District shares her insights.
Dr. Ian Church is exploring and mapping the last frontier on Earth
Ian Church (BSCEng‘06, MScEng’08, PhD’14), head of UNB’s renowned Ocean Mapping Group, on why mapping the ocean floor is so important
Flipping Canada's healthcare system by using New Brunswick as a living lab
Dr. Erik Scheme (BScEE'03, MScEE'05, PhD'13) on why flipping Canada's healthcare system on its head by shifting resources from costly treatment to proactive health intervention is critical
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Engineering alum Kevin McCracken says entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in corporate culture.
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
Coapt CEO and co-founder Blair Lock (BScEE’03, MScEE’05) is revolutonizing control technology for advanced prosthetic arms
Transportation to boost rural driving programs in New Brunswick
Dr. Trevor Hanson (BScCE'02, MScCE'04, PhD'10) describes his unique research to improve access to services for rural seniors
Returning to New Brunswick to operate on the world stage in nuclear energy
Carolyn Campbell (BScCHE’04) on her role of environmental specialist at Point Lepreau.
National award for transportation safety research
Civil engineering professor Eric Hildebrand (BScEng'85, MScEng'89) snags prestigious Canadian award
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.
Generating sustainable agriculture that won't harm the planet
How Kimberley Clarke (PhD’15) is using her chemical engineering training in the BioAg division of Novozymes to change the world
From collision prediction to revenue analytics
How Jeremy Adamson (BScCE’10, MEng’13) is using a multidisciplinary skillset to implement innovative solutions across industries
Kate Whitfield is changing the face of cities across Canada
Kate Whitfield is an urban planner who's looking toward the future.
Changing the face of equine reproduction
TME grad Lisa Pfister (BSCEng'16, MTME'17) is vying a piece of the $20 billion Canadian equine industry
Desh Deshpande honoured for a career as entrepreneur, investor and global philanthropist
Desh Deshpande (MScEng'75), a leading entrepreneur in the field of optical networking technology, has given back to support innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise
Allison McCain hails from generations of ambition, hard work and ingenuity
Allison McCain (BScEE'72, DSc'07), Chairman of the Board of McCain Foods Limited, and his committment to innovation, New Brunswick and UNB
Entrepreneur and visionary Joe Ng receives honorary doctorate from UNB
The story of the man behind the multi-continent, multi-industry JNE Group of Companies
