2024 Alumni and donor news

Bringing more technology to ranch country
Wu honored as Fellow of two prestigious engineering societies
‘There’s no end to what I can make’
Edwards awards over $1.6 million in scholarships to students at annual luncheon
USask political studies professor’s legacy continues through memorial scholarship
Howie recognized with award from Women in Law Leadership Canada
Shauna Curry announced as Distinguished Lecturer for the 48th C.J. Mackenzie Gala
Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford
A Marketing Researcher's Journey from Student to Professor at Edwards School of Business
CoPN Alumnus makes waves from Canada all the way across the pond
Meet Dr. Pratyusha Chitturi, the College of Dentistry’s first PhD Graduate in Precision Oral and Systemic Health
A commitment to life-long learning
Jessica Pawlik Named to 2025 FISU World University Games Medical Staff
Let it snow: Frosty facts about flurries with Dr. John Pomeroy
Squires brings experience and collaborative vision to University Council chair
Lavallee’s legacy enshrined in Canada West Hall of Fame
USask Board of Governors chair a good fit for Martell
Orano Mining Futures Fund supports new USask student scholarships
Groundbreaking research with global impact
‘University taught me how to learn’
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Betty Ternier Daniels (BA’75, BA’86, MA’89, PhD’95)
Alumni Book Nook: Richard I. Hardy (LLB’81)
Dr. Arran Lamont’s legacy honoured in new memorial scholarship
Giving care to Saskatchewan’s most ancient landscapes
Wilson proud of progress as principal of USask’s Prince Albert campus
Raising the bar for the livestock industry
Prairie Horticulture Certificate celebrates 30th anniversary
Fall Convocation Celebrates First Graduates of Canada’s Only Dental Therapy Degree Program
USask Doctor of Education program celebrates first graduates
USask alumni support new business acumen scholarship to honour the legacy of Professor Bob Ogilvie
Making health care more accessible for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
A legacy of giving back: Jack Neumann's Walter Murray Scholarship
USask honours achievements of two new Rhodes Scholars
Dr. Kathy Lawrence receives the Ian McWhinney Family Medicine Education Award
Scaling non-profit impact with a JSGS graduate certificate
Leading with love: USask’s BIRM program director celebrated with Indigenous Educator Award
Alumni Book Nook: Mix Melissa Hart (BEd’92)
Giving back in life and death
WCVM alumnus honours parents’ legacy of sacrifice with new scholarship
Friends of VIDO receives $1 million from celebrated Saskatoon philanthropist
Leading the way: Governor General’s gold medalist advocates for reconciliation in pharmacy education
‘Let’s get started’: Bev Hughes’ legacy in veterinary medicine education
Planned gift with deep roots in AgBio
Practicing as a Nurse Practitioner in Northwest Territories
Home Economics 81-86 Reunion
Northern exposure to animals guided Yukon student to vet profession
USask Convocation: From quitting high school to completing PhD
Geological sciences helps USask graduate expand horizons
USask President’s Medal winner finds purpose in helping others
Renowned One Health, AI researcher receives top USask honour
Brownlee Family Foundation supports premiere business summit at USask
USask graduate explores link between swine welfare and environmental enrichment
Retired registered nurse finds passion in anthropology at USask
Arora’s transformative experience in Edwards goes beyond the classroom
Indigenous USask graduating student uses art, degree to build community
USask graduate connects education to career in real time
USask Convocation: Completing a PhD program in a pandemic
Mutual trust between teacher, student paramount to success
From Colombia to Canada: USask instructor finds solace in academia and military
Remembering Gordon Patterson: From POW to the University of Saskatchewan
International education journey takes new USask graduate to Ottawa
Finding love during war
Students learn about colonization, decolonization and education through New Zealand study abroad course
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Jebunnessa Chapola (GPSC’18, PhD’22)
A passion for interdisciplinary research
WCVM Class of 1973 showcases ‘giving spirit’ to simulation centre
Longstanding bursary continues to help next generation of law students
New funding announced for Indigenous health research network
Innovative USask collaboration helps medical residents develop essential disaster response skills
New music travel award for students inspired by mother’s career
Global training fellowship improves care across the globe
Ask the Alumni Expert: Heather Morrison (BFA’08)
Alumni Book Nook: Patricia Hankey (BMusEd’74, BA’04)
Veterinary students from 'then and now' compare notes during panel discussion
Class of '83 steps up with gifts totalling more than half a million
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Beth Bilson (BA’67, MA’70, LLB’77, PhD), Leah Howie (BSc’05, BE’05, LLB’08, LLM), and Brea Lowenberger (BA’09, JD’14, LLM’18)
Golden Goals
‘I enjoyed my life as a nursing student’
USask ‘more than an educational institution’
USask celebrates Federated Co-operatives Limited’s support and unveils new dedicated space
USask to award highest honour to two new recipients
Twin sisters share mutual passion for animals and veterinary medicine
Alumni Feature: Dr. Mahdi Rostami (PhD'22)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Shakeel Akhtar (PhD’68)
Shklanka gift to advance critical minerals research at USask
Alumni Book Nook: Monty Russell (BE’77)
USask Residence Queer Housing adds community lounge to its home
From the Prairies to Picasso: USask alumnus adds to legacy of philanthropy
Student lounge named in honour of the late Dr. Cecil King
USask scholars create a legacy
Young Innovators: USask researchers lead promising advances in MS treatments
USask alum’s art part of Truth and Reconciliation stamp series
Putting patients first
‘I hope to live up to the name of Dr. Langelier’
Q&A: USask graduate, staff member talks about ‘life changing’ study abroad experiences
How one of the first X-ray tubes came to USask from a family farm
USask Thorvaldson Building turns 100
CBC Sports' Devin Heroux to receive medal for 'top-quality, enthusiastic and empathetic sports coverage'
Alumni Book Nook: Rhonda Gossen (BA’83)
‘That experience at the university influenced everything I’ve done’
Grey Area: Dr. John Howland on Cannabis and Budding Brains
Curing cuts with cod: can fish skin grafts help heal horses’ wounds?
USask historian a finalist for SSHRC Talent Award
Making international connections in Indigenous education
USask honours outstanding graduates with achievement awards 
Advancing women’s economic security
Sister act
From Dental School to Specialization: The Impact of USask Mentorship on Rob Kolbe’s Journey
USask recipient of distinguished award hopes to make law more accessible
USask researcher named co-chair of United Nations advisory board
USask supporters unite to make Giving Day 2024 a huge success
USask graduate creates sustainable energy solutions in Africa
Obituary: Jean Mary Georgina (Francis) Oakes
USask Giving Day to drive support for key campaign pillars
PATH TO PARIS: USask graduates climb Paralympic podium
USask set for Homecoming 2024
Giving Day 2024: Paying it forward a priority for USask student-athlete
Nuit Blanche Eve weaves creativity and community at USask
USask professor emerita honoured for work with Indigenous strategy
Award-winning entrepreneur looks back on USask education
PATH TO PARIS: USask alum earns bronze medal at Paralympics
Family ties
Giving Day 2024: Dash pursues research for the better good
New USask Schulich leaders excel in the classroom and the community
USask researcher empowers communities with culturally rooted digital heritage project
'Cycling saved my life': Sask.'s Keely Shaw gearing up for 2nd Paralympics
Pros outweigh the cons: Sask.'s Julie Kozun excited for 2nd Paralympics in sitting volleyball
Nourishing Minds: Dr. Rachel Engler-Stringer’s Vision for a New Approach to School Meals
USask PhD student takes animal pathogen research international with journey to Scotland
Seniors classes at USask are for the love of learning
Personal ties lead scientists to bacterial research collaboration
USask scientists study link between Brucella infection and poor semen quality in rams
Policy School welcomes Sheldon Green as new Director of Executive Education
Being a Registered Nurse in Prince Albert
Engineering faculty selected for specialized USask fellowships
Maureen Bourassa appointed Associate Dean, Academic at Edwards School of Business
USask Science Outreach and VIDO bring vaccine knowledge to Sask schoolkids
PATH TO PARIS: USask, Huskie Athletics well represented at Olympics
Dr. Cheryl Waldner receives 2024 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
‘Be fearless’: Deaf Sask. author, playwright wants to dispel assumptions about disabled people in fiction
‘Humbled, excited and ready to serve:’ Tracy Muggli appointed to senate
‘My USask education inspired me to give back’
Alumni Book Nook: Gayle M. Smith (MFA’15)
USask co-leads of first-ever nationwide One Health training program
B.C. philanthropist’s gift inspires veterinary graduates to ‘pay it forward’
From Saskatchewan to the world
Organoid research key to exploring relationship between Crohn’s and mental health
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Matthew R. Anderson (BA’81)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Emma Chen (MEd’19, GTPC’22, PhD’24)
Pursuing his passions on the stage and in the classroom
PATH TO PARIS: Gavel’s travels take USask alum back to Paralympics
PATH TO PARIS: USask alum Shaw ready to race in Paralympics
Ask the Alumni Expert: Jonathan Potts (BComm’92)
PATH TO PARIS: AgBio alum Kozun serves up spot in Paralympics
PATH TO PARIS: A second chance in France for USask alum Ens
Engineer, businessperson, and longtime volunteer gives back to USask through Senate role
PATH TO PARIS: USask graduate pursues the podium at Paralympics
New leader for Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology
Award-winning professor enjoys helping students achieve ‘aha moments’ in learning
JSGS Faculty receives the USask Provost’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
Cultivating creative minds: The impact of arts education
Alumni Book Nook: Don Gaitens (BA’93, BEd’04) and Amy Gerein (BSc’19)
PATH TO PARIS: Jay joins Thomaidis’ German Olympic team staff
‘I’ve enjoyed being a part of the Senate’
PATH TO PARIS: Former Huskie Harrison finally clears Olympic hurdle
‘It very much feels like home’
Peltier-Huntley wins YWCA's first-ever STEM award
Alumni Book Nook: Cheryl Dougan (BComm’88)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Michael W. Thomas (PhD’85)
Sask. doctor makes unusual house call while volunteering in southern Africa
Sask. native Candace Laing named new president, CEO of Canadian Chamber of Commerce
USask establishes Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture
NP student focuses on community-centered care
USask graduate grateful for experiences as a Schulich Leader
Alumni Book Nook: Elma (Martens) Schemenauer (BA’70)
Kelowna’s Meaghan Hackinen wins 2024 Tour Divide
Alumni Book Nook: Rhea Good (BEd’94, BA’01)
Q&A: Award-winning Indigenous storyteller Tenille Campbell
Three questions with Saskatchewan tech leader Aaron Genest
Siemens gift helps USask develop local talent in electronic chip design
The Keegans: One family’s generational impact on medicine
Alumni Book Nook: Jennifer S. Wallace (BA’98, BEd’00)
Greg McJannet honoured with International Engagement Service Award
Award-winning USask business professor says capitalism and sustainability not at odds
Dr. Vicki Squires recognized for global impact with J.W. George Ivany Internationalization Award
USask graduate provides $500,000 for classroom renovation
Q&A with Saskatchewan's longest serving woman parliamentarian
Three questions with Alumni of Influence Award recipient Gordon Beach
Four USask alumni named as 2024 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients
USask celebrates distinguished honorary degree recipients
Alumni Book Nook: Winona Kent (BA’74)
University of Saskatchewan honoured with six awards at Prix d’Excellence 2024
Bangladeshi Open Door Society board member passionate about helping newcomers transcend cultural divides
USask professor emeritus to be inducted into Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame
Despite long list of accomplishments, this Sask. wheelchair user is just getting started
USask to welcome Stevenson and Marsh to Board of Governors
Supporting queerness in academic, research spaces
Dr. Tania Kristoff Receives Provost’s Teaching Award
College of Education professor recognized for teaching excellence
USask researcher receives funding for Indigenous-led substance abuse research program
USask doctor recognized for collaborative methods
New members elected to University Senate
Betty Mutwiri and Yvette Arcand honoured with Women of Distinction Awards
National Indigenous History Month: USask moments and milestones
Outstanding faculty member, graduate receive Women of Distinction Awards
Gold Medal grad inspired to serve others
USask surpasses $428-million mark in major giving campaign
‘USask holds such a special place in my heart’
USask Engineering graduate heading to Stanford for her PhD
Four members of USask community receive CBC Future 40 awards
Sweeney legacy gift to support bursaries for engineering students at USask
Following parallel paths at USask
Student’s lived experiences inspire doctoral research at USask
Bridging the finance and policy gap with an MPA at USask
Top USask linguistics student receives Copland Prize in Social Sciences
USask kinesiology graduate awarded Governor General’s Silver Medal
Ask the Alumni Expert: Alan Weninger (BSc’87)
USask graduate supports classroom renovation project
Scholarship created in memory of Saskatoon music educator
‘Truly memorable’: New USask alumni reflect on their academic journeys
Alumni Book Nook: William R. Schroeder (BSA’76, MSc’83)
USask choirs ready for Carnegie Hall performance
College of Arts and Science Alumni of Influence recipients recognized for outstanding achievements
‘Take pride in your journey and the strides you’ve made,’ says USask law graduate
USask’s new Precision Agriculture Certificate celebrates its first cohort of graduates
Advancing health science: A look at USask’s 2024 Governor General’s Gold Medal recipients
‘Make your university experience work for you,’ says USask business economics graduate
USask awards ohpinamake Indigenous art prize to Joi T. Arcand
New curator brings 'radical diversity' to Regina's MacKenzie Art Gallery
Alumni Book Nook – Karen E. Mosier (BA’00, MSc’04)
Saskatoon names 25-year SFD veteran, U of S alum Doug Wegren new fire chief
Ask the Alumni Expert: Dr. Tracene Harvey (BA’98, MA’02, PhD)
USask certificate gives a window into Japanese culture
USask MSc student awarded Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship
The art of collaboration
Mentorship builds community: Dyck awarded Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award
USask Arts and Science alumni win book awards
Alumni Book Nook: Dennis Gruending (BA’70, ARTS’84)
Alumni Book Nook: Jessica Waite (BA’94)
USask to celebrate distinguished honorary degree recipients
USask drama alumni celebrate 50 years of 25th Street Theatre
Alumni Book Nook: Victoria M. Jurgens (BA’91, BSNT’92)
'Each word is a spirit': Saskatoon play reinvents Shakespeare in English, French and Cree
USask archaeologists recognized for advice, advocacy on residential school graves searches
USask professor receives prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship
USask graduate student focuses on maternal mental health research
Asian Heritage Month: Forage breeder a research leader at USask
Offering support to international graduate students
‘A golden opportunity’: USask collaboration spans global borders
College of Medicine members honoured with AFMC awards
Study’s insights may help expedite Addison’s disease diagnosis
Celebrating 50 years of making change in education
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Mark Abley (BA’75, DLitt’22)
Nine USask faculty members named distinguished professors
Feeling ‘the USask spirit’
Home is where the heart is
USask education graduate students finalists in global sustainability competition
USask medical student recognized with leadership award
Life-long learner’s motto to ‘love one another’ serves her well
Alumni Book Nook: Katie White (BEd’92, MEd’09)
Alumni Book Nook: Eric Cline (BA’76, LLB’79)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Darcia Ann Marie Roache (GPSC’18, PhD’23)
USask researchers develop eggshell ‘bioplastic’ pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic
‘There’s so much about a dog that touches people’s hearts’
Ask the Alumni Expert: Dr. Derek Thiessen (DMD’13)
Advancing Indigenous governance: Danette Starblanket
Alumni Book Nook: Sheri Hathaway (BEd’97)
College of Education program ‘feels like home’
Alumni Book Nook: Robert James Clark (BA’85, ARTS’87)
‘It really feels like a big family’
Ask the Alumni Expert: Dr. Karen Machin (MSc’97, PhD’02)
USask Engineering alumni honoured by APEGS
WCVM alumnus honoured for dynamic career in beef industry
USask veterinarian earns top award for bovine work in Western Canada
Alumni Book Nook: Robert Adams (BusAdm’97)
USask mourns the passing of Dr. Leslie Dubé
Indigenous Achievement Week Spotlight: Q & A with Dr. Melissa Arcand
‘I love the sport of track and field’
Championships and cherished memories
Making a difference for patients and families
Alumni Feature: Blair Healey(BScKIN’06, MSc’10)
Top prize for USask graduate at Saskatchewan opera contest
USask research: For water in Western Canada, forget the old normal
SaskEnergy supports students with $150,000 for new scholarships at USask
Cultivating a rewarding career that started at USask
International Women’s Day at USask: Reflecting on history, building the future
Alumni Book Nook: Anthony Bidulka (BA’83, BEd’91, BComm’91)
Alumni Book Nook: Dr. Robert Calder (BA’63, MA’65)
Sharing Métis stories
Saskatchewan artist Vanessa Hyggen inspires appreciation for the land
Baetz brings loyalty and experience as College of Medicine interim dean
Academic and entrepreneur: Hugh Wood created opportunity for USask grads
Black History Month: USask’s Ugochukwu working towards a food-secure future
Black History Month: USask PhD candidate offers support to fellow international students
Storyteller Tenille Campbell embraces Indigenous joy
‘A pioneer as a female artist’: New exhibition celebrates Sask. painter’s landscape legacy
Black History Month: Exploring leadership through education
Alumni Love Story: Looking back on 64 years of marriage
K+S Potash Canada invests in Saskatchewan youth through USask SCI-FI Camps
Enduring leadership
Bringing the game home
Investing in USask’s students and research strengths
USask graduate passionate about developing life-saving medicines