Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
“If you want to decrease poverty rates, you have to get money into people’s hands, and there are two principles ways of doing that: one is through labour force attachment and the other is through income supports and benefits”
Rewriting the narrative
As founder of The Publishing Pad, Chisom Ezeh (MBA'22) is helping authors share their stories and their voices with the world
Scattering the seeds of the past
Graham Nickerson (MScEng'02, MA'22) shares stories of the little-known Black history of the Maritimes
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"
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
Focusing on preventative healthcare will create a positive overall community healthcare model
Volunteers in action: Craig Haynes, Ottawa Alumni Chapter Network
How Ottawa alumni are coming together
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"
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
Translating research into meaningful health policy
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business
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"
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”
The value of building connections for young alum Ria Sabitry
Lessons on moving from classroom to accounting professional
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.”
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.
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity I got through UNB's co-op program to get to this point in my life."
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Why the co-founder of Accreon Inc. believes NB is a digital powerhouse.
Scott Mehan chose to remain on Saint John campus to support students
"It was eye opening to see the things I wished I'd known as a student, and I like to share this knowledge now as a staff member."
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Following in the family's footsteps.
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
The Globe and Mail reporter who has spent much of his career reporting on technology and music discusses the failed effort by Google's Sidewalk Labs to build a future-focused neighbourhood in Toronto
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
"This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be involved in bringing this event to Saint John."
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.”
Tackling communicable disease control
Edith-Rose Cairns (BN'09) on the big challenge of working in the field of communicable disease
Lucy Wilson is deciphering the distant past in a record of stone
The UNB researcher shares the interaction between geology and archaeology
Ryan Bennett provides healthcare to New Brunswickers as Physician Assistant
Ryan Bennett (BSc'08) on fulfilling his dream in the emergency department at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton
From China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
Brandon Zhan (BBA'06) on his journey from China to New Brunswick to British Columbia
James Stewart protects companies from artificial intelligence hackers as CEO of Saint John startup, TrojAI
James Stewart (BScDA’97, MCS’99, PhD’17) on his mission to protect artificial intelligence from malicious attackers
A wonderful start for The Wonder-Full Box
UNB nursing student Loren Flood-Waugh and alum Mary Frances Boyle (BAM'15, BBA'18) are making waves with their gift box concept
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.
Orthopaedic surgeon Brendan Sheehan gets people back doing what they love
Dr. Brendan Sheehan (BSc’05), is driven to help to restore a patient’s function so they can get back to doing the activities they love
Q+A: Jennifer Splane creates her path as a nurse practitioner and healthcare researcher
"I feel fortunate that my studies have been able to continue with very few adjustments thanks to the faculty and staff at UNB"
A flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
Christina Jeffrey (BBA’96) shares the entrepreneurial journey of running a successful bakery
Gary Bao is a pioneer in occupational health informatics
Gary Bao's (BScCS'19) algorithm has greatly accelerated coding medical records and helped link to many sources of open government information that are not being fully leveraged
Keith Brideau is transforming a city
Keith Brideau (BScEng'03) on how he formed Historica and is restoring buildings in uptown Saint John
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.
