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The University of Saskatchewan proudly welcomes Vince Bruni-Bossio as its 12th president and vice-chancellor.

His vision is one of collaboration, research excellence, and student success as we shape the future together.
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President Vince Bruni-Bossio welcomes USask community back to campus - News
I want to warmly welcome you to a new year and a new academic term at the University of Saskatchewan. It is my honour to be writing to you as the university’s 12th president and vice-chancellor.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

The College of Arts and Science, and most campus buildings, will be closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1. See you on Jan. 2!
December 24, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It was a story that went viral around the world. USask archaeologist Glenn Stuart was among those who worked with Sturgeon Lake First Nation to discover an 11,000-year-old Indigenous village in Saskatchewan.

Read the top #USaskArtSci story of 2025: artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
December 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"Sometimes you can have a real, positive impact on the university’s business, and that is extremely gratifying."

Congratulations to USask physics professor Rainer Dick, winner of the #USaskArtSci Faculty Service Excellence Award!
Rainer Dick wins College of Arts and Science Faculty Service Excellence Award
Physics professor sees service as a chance to have a say in USask’s direction
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December 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We're almost at the end of our countdown of the top #USaskArtSci stories of 2025! #2: "USask student masters the transition from Nigeria to Canada" news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#3 in our top #USaskArtSci stories of 2025 was "Three USask students recognized nationally with Vanier scholarships": news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It was a good year for Rhodes Scholar stories! The #4 most-read #USaskArtSci story of 2025 was "A match made at USask": greenandwhite.usask.ca/articles/202...
December 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Our #5 most-read #USaskArtSci story of 2025 was "Four USask researchers recognized by Royal Society of Canada": news.usask.ca/articles/res...
December 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#6 in our countdown of the most-read #USaskArtSci stories this year: "USask top graduate encourages students to step out of comfort zones" news.usask.ca/articles/stu...
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're counting down the 10 most-read #USaskArtSci stories of 2025! Starting with #10: "USask team wins international teaching award for Canadian history game". artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
December 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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What do school lunches, digital agriculture and competitive sports have in common? They are all part of the big ideas featured at #TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan.

Click here to learn more about this year’s speakers and their groundbreaking ideas:
research.usask.ca/tedx/2026.php
December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🗓️Friday: How can Marx's thoughts provide insight into modern socio-political movements and discussions?

Learn more at the next Philosophy in the Community event called, "What Marx Got Right About Our Current Movement."

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Philosophy in the Community: What Marx Got Right About Our Current Moment
A public talk by Will Robbins, MA philosophy
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December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This extraordinary gift from two USask music alumni will support students in the School for the Arts. news.usask.ca/articles/gen...
Stoicheff USask presidency ends on $10-million high note - News
With a $10-million gift from alumni Xiaoping (Bob) Xu (MA’92, LLD’17) and Ling (Linda) Chen (MA’90), a decade of visionary leadership by University of Saskatchewan (USask) President Peter Stoicheff ha...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Dr. Peter Stoicheff is wrapping up his second five-year term as president, having led the university through a health crisis to a record-setting fundraising campaign, and firmly establishing #USask as a leader in research, scholarly and artistic work.

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President Stoicheff: A decade of development at USask - News
Ten years ago, Dr. Peter Stoicheff (PhD) embraced the immense responsibility and the opportunity ahead as he was introduced as the 11th president in the history of the University of Saskatchewan (USas...
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December 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
✏️ ohpinamake Prize for Indigenous Artists | Apply by Dec. 1
The annual award is intended to recognize Indigenous Artists' relationship to their community, and how their work lifts others.
To apply, visit: kagcag.usask.ca/engage/speci... @usask.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tomorrow: Can a robot be a poet? The next Literature Matters features a panel of #USask Department of English members who discuss the hype, fear and the impact of the ever-changing forms of AI.
⏰7:30 pm
📍Grace-Westminster United Church Social Hall
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Literature Matters: Can a Robot Be a Poet? Navigating AI in Today’s University
A public talk by a panel of Department of English members
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November 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Emma Wintermute, #USask student and USSU president, has been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours: the Rhodes Scholarship.

She is among only 11 Canadians selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars.

Read more:
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USask student leader named Rhodes Scholar, joins global changemakers - News
Emma Wintermute, president of the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) and an outspoken advocate for social change, has been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours: ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Biology professor Dr. Neil Chilton (PhD) is receiving the Distinguished Teaching Award for his commitment to teaching and student success. Congratulations! 🎉
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Congratulations!

Dr. Carly Priebe, Dr. Kurtis Boyer, Dr. Paula MacDowell, and Dr. Neil Chilton are being celebrated for their dedication to #USask student engagement and learning through the Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Teaching Award:
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Four USask educators receive Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Teaching Award - News
Awards celebrate recipients for their dedication to education and enhancing student success.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tonight at 7:30: The USask Wind Orchestra kicks off the fall season of #USask music ensemble concerts. artsandscience.usask.ca/news/article...
USask Wind Orchestra: Homecoming
Featuring the USask Alumni Band
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November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Number 1 in Canada for water research and expertise 💧

A new international ranking places #USask as the top institute in Canada in the subject of Water Resources, which also positions the university 34th in the world.

Read more:

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USask leads Canada in water research, earns high marks in international rankings - News
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recognized as Canada’s leading centre for water research and expertise in a new international ranking.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
ICYMI: @usask.ca space physicist Dr. Daniel Billet (PhD) explained the science behind the northern lights and why they glow so bright.

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Northern lights explained: What makes the sky dance in colour? - News
From solar storms to Saskatoon’s lucky latitude, space physicist Dr. Daniel Billett (PhD) explains the science behind the northern lights and why they’re glowing so bright.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Are GenAIs "stealing" from human artists? Should they be able to hold copyright?

Tonight's #USask Philosophy in the Community lecture tackles a hot modern topic.
Philosophy in the Community: Generative AI and Intellectual Property Rights
A public talk by Will Buschert, sessional lecturer in philosophy
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Dr. Benjamin Hoy, associate professor in the Department of History at #USask, will be presented with the Distinguished Teacher Award today at Fall Convocation.

Congratulations Dr. Hoy!

#USaskClassOf2025

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Game-based learning the passion of USask’s Distinguished Teacher Award recipient - News
Dr. Benjamin Hoy (PhD) fell in love with history through playing games, rather than reading. Realizing he wasn’t alone, he incorporated gameplay into his teaching.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“You just need to ask yourself: what do I want in life?”

Congratulations to USask business economics graduate Aiden Gerwing on receiving the top Fall Convocation undergraduate medal today!
USask President’s Medal winner took it ‘one class at a time’
Business economics graduate Aiden Gerwing saw university as a chance to reinvent himself
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November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Students first. Graduates today. Alumni forever. 💚 🎓

Join us in giving congratulations to the nearly 1,000 students who will be graduating today at Fall Convocation.

Click here to watch the live stream and to celebrate the #USaskClassOf2025!
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November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM