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Ready to take on new challenges? 🏅

Applying for a case competition is about more than competing. It's an opportunity to put your knowledge into action and collaborate with others.

Apply before August 21st and get real world experience that takes you to the next level!🏆

5 reasons to enter a student business competition Athabasca University's Faculty of Business offers students a unique opportunity to put their skills to the test with student competitions.

👏Congratulations to Jean-Francois Vezina (MBA '14) who has been appointed chief executive officer of Wilson.HR!

AU Accolades! Celebrating awards and achievements of a community like no other Celebrating awards and achievements of AU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters.

Are you a Faculty of Business undergraduate student?

Would you like real world experience and to participate in a business competition?
We have an opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience and course credits!

Connect with fellow learners and challenge yourself in a competition that gives you an opportunity to put your knowledge into action.

Apply for one or both spring competitions for a chance to compete for cash prizes of up to $10,000! Submit your letter of application and CV by August 21, 2026 (Mountain). https://bit.ly/45TByJn

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Eyob Ahmed, an MBA student balancing a full-time job, a job outside of Alberta while raising two children and pursuing goals with Athabasca University is highlighting the flexibility that Athabasca University offers.

"AU gave me the flexibility to pursue my MBA without putting my career and family life on hold. I wasn't studying around someone else's schedule; I was building my education around my own."

Meet Eyob Ahmed, an Athabasca University Faculty of Business MBA student balancing a full-time job, a 14/7 remote work rotation outside Alberta, and raising two children while pursuing his long-term professional goals with Athabasca University.

"I was able to choose a university that could meet my needs without compromising on quality."
Working away from home on a remote construction project, Ahmed knew a traditional classroom-based program wouldn't fit his life. AU's online learning model gave him the flexibility to plan his studies around his responsibilities and continue moving toward his goals.

Originally from Ethiopia, Ahmed is building a future in Canada while developing the skills and confidence to grow his career and eventually start his own firm. https://athau.ca/45g1LQG

Open to graduate and undergraduate students, early bird pricing ends today.

2026 Graduate Student Research Conference The 2026 GSRC will bring students and faculty together virtually and in our home community of Athabasca to present, collaborate, and grow their research knowledge.

We are so excited to celebrate with our graduates who participated in Convocation today!

"So look around, pause, and be still. And be still in gratitude to appreciate in the now, in your mind and in your heart, all those people who helped you on your journey."

A message from Athabasca University President Alex Clark to the Class of 2026.

Congratulations Class of 2026!

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Congratulations 2026 Graduates! We couldn't be happier to celebrate with you and your loved ones!
Join us online to be a part of this exciting event!

Convocation 2026 is shaping up to be one of Athabasca University’s largest celebrations yet!

A few tips before you arrive:

• Doors and check-in open at 9 a.m.
• Dress comfortably under your regalia
• Bring your camera and your biggest smile
• Stay after the ceremony to enjoy the Campus Celebration, including activities for the whole family, live music, prizes, and more!

The countdown is on. We can't wait to celebrate with the Class of 2026. https://athau.ca/3VIlBPB

🎉 Congratulations to an inspiring leader and learner! 🎉
Beginning her career as a medical transcriptionist, she committed to growth and invested in her future. The result was the successful completion of her MBA in 2025 and exciting new business ventures within the dental field. Her journey is a powerful reminder that hard work, vision and passion can open doors to endless possibilities! https://bit.ly/436mky3

‘Why wouldn't we make life what we want?': AU grad builds a career, and family life, on her terms Athabasca University's online MBA helped business grad and entrepreneur Brittany Encina launch and grow owner.dentist--a successful advisory company supporting dentists across Canada.

Congratulations Wendy Klinger (Bachelor of Commerce 2025)! Your dedication and hard work have inspired us all! Athabasca University

At the beginning of May, a group of our students met in person to start an incredibly powerful course, Developing Leaders 680. One of our popular in-residence electives, this course challenges, develops, and strengthens the leader within each student.

Thank you to the guest speakers that joined us:
Robert Clapperton, Pauline Greenidge, MEd, CPHR, ACC, Jane Nabholz B.A., CPHR, Alisha O'Neill, MBA, CPHR, and David J. Finch, PhD, DDes

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