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Dr Alexie Tcheuyap with sculpture of boar on campus

September 6, 2024

Meet the new Dean of Arts

Dean Alexie Tcheuyap shares a bit about himself and his vision for the Faculty of Arts

Illustration of senior couple wearing virtual reality headsets and actively walking

September 6, 2024

At the intersection of health, society and technology

With the support of the Lupina Foundation, postdoctoral scholars in Arts are improving healthcare

October 7, 2024

Benjie Thomas: From Waterloo co-op to CEO of KPMG in Canada

Education, leadership and Waterloo’s co-op program shaped a top Canadian business leader’s journey

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September 6, 2024

Shaping AI: Why the humanities matter in tech innovation

Doctoral candidate considers how the humanities' rich tradition of storytelling and character exploration can be harnessed to shape the future of AI

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September 6, 2024

Is this the place?

How the university’s fine arts space on Philip Street has emerged as a unique place marker in the community

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April 7, 2021

Making space for Indigenous artists to lead

Canada Research Chair dedicates project to redressing educational and leadership inequities

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April 1, 2021

From acting to brewing a business

Chris Goddard (BA ’01) developed critical business skills at Waterloo – in the theatre program

March 24, 2021

Glow turns 50

Over 50 years, the Glow Centre has made a difference to thousands of LGBTQ+ folks. Three alumni share their stories.

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March 11, 2021

Becoming a renewable energy society

Our climate crisis is often considered a scientific or technical problem, but Imre Szeman argues that it's fundamentally a cultural one

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March 8, 2021

Seven Waterloo alumni smashing glass ceilings

Happy International Women’s Day! Meet 7 Waterloo alumni who have broken down gender-based barriers.

February 16, 2021

Being Black And Free in the 21st century

Professor dedicates her art, research and teaching to understanding Black freedom

February 1, 2021

African capital for African innovation

Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji is turning Africa’s biggest challenges into global business opportunities 

January 6, 2021

Warrior stories of inspiration

Four alumni share heartwarming stories about the people who helped them through their student journey, and how they left a lasting impact.

January 4, 2021

Investing for good

Upkar Arora (BA '85, MAcc '85) shares how you can use your finances, time and skill to improve the world.

December 16, 2020

The value of your data

Data expert Asif Khan (BA ’97) offers insight about the data your phone collects, and shares a free service for small businesses during the pandemic

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November 23, 2020

Getting students off the shoestring budget

After graduating from Waterloo with an honours degree in philosophy, Bob Ewen (BA ’71) earned an MBA and achieved considerable success as a broker and discretionary money manager in the Canadian securities industry. While he recalls his years at Waterloo with fondness, he points to the financial barriers he faced while earning his degree.

Anna sits at a table looking at a notebook

November 10, 2020

Setting the record straight

A gift to Waterloo’s Library gives students ‘a direct connection’ to the lives of WWII POWs.