Saint John
Inspiring alumni stories
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.”
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.”
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.”
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
Jen Woodland on integrated health research and the importance of knowledge translation
"It’s our responsibility as researchers to communicate our work well so that people from multiple disciplines can understand. It’s one of the most critical things in healthcare.”
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
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
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
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.”
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.”
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.
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
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
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
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
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Following in the family's footsteps.
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
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
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.”
Lucy Wilson is deciphering the distant past in a record of stone
Lucy Wilson is deciphering the distant past in a record of stone
The UNB researcher shares the interaction between geology and archaeology.
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.
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