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Building for the future: Designing programs with flexibility and access in mind

The new online course-based master’s degree with specialization in construction engineering and management is a first in Western Canada.

October 16, 2025

Ali Shiri, Geoffrey Rockwell, Gillian Lemermeyer and Carrie Demmans Epp explore issues ranging from academic integrity to the nature of learning at the day’s closing panel. (Photo: Supplied)

The AI inflection point

Learnings from a multi-disciplinary, campus-wide dialogue on teaching and learning amid the rise of generative AI.

October 16, 2025
By Jay Summach

Innovator Spotlight: Marghalara Rashid

Marghalara Rashid, an assistant professor and educational scientist, helps craft truly inclusive learning environments by examining biases, barriers and obstacles that hinder equity in health professions education.

October 16, 2025

John Parkins is the dean and executive officer of Augustana Campus.

Verna’s Vlog with John Parkins

Provost Verna Yiu chats with the dean and executive officer of Augustana Campus about exciting new developments and what's on the horizon.

October 09, 2025