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🕒Augustana's annual Summer Research Celebration saw undergraduate researchers compete in a Three Minute Thesis and Images of Research competition. Students were able give insight into their research, make connections and celebrate each other before their summer research finishes up at the end of the month.

Congratulations to the winners and to all of our student researchers for their hard work this summer. See you next year!

Last week, Shad Canada students at Augustana wrapped up their month-long experience with Shad Open Day.

From a recap video to a fair for their sustainability-focused design engineering projects, campus was filled with excitement and pride♻️

We can't wait for next year's cohort of students!

Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/3TEdh5V

Augustana staff, students, faculty and volunteers had a blast at the Kick’N Country Parade! 🤠

Thank you for coming out and showing support for our community 🫶

“There’s so much that you get from being an athlete, so much that builds you in so many ways." — Shae Boyes, '24 BA.

In the feature story of our annual impact magazine — Circle — we take a look at the surge in global fanbases for women's sport and what sport means to some of our women athletes.

Read the story: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/augustana/news/2026/06/beyond-the-scoreboard.html

Our annual report is out! Learn about our projects, the communities we work with and the folks that help make it happen!

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-centre-sustainable-rural-communities/about-us/acsrc-annual-report_2025-26.pdf

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Congratulations to Augustana's Dr. Clark Banack and Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson for collectively receiving over $800,000 in funding from SSHRC Insight Grants to support their research! Banack's research will explore the social and political implications of the consolidation, death, and even rebirth, of local newspapers in rural Canada and the USA. Purc-Stephenson's research will look at how farmer identities shape meaning, inclusion, and agricu0ltural well-being.

Learn more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/news-releases-and-statements/announcements/2026/07-july/uofa-researchers-receive-nearly-8m-from-sshrc.html

Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities

U of A researchers receive nearly $8 million in new funding from SSHRC University of Alberta researchers will seek new insights into culture and language, education, artificial intelligence, climate adaptation and more, thanks to nearly $8 million in new grants from the Social Sciences and Research Council of Canada.

Have you had a chance to read through our 2026 Circle Impact Magazine? This year's publication features highlights from the 2025/26 academic year including recent research, Vikings accomplishments, students engaging with the community, alumni award winners and more.

Check it out: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/augustana/alumni/stay-connected/circle-magazine/circle-2026.html

It's the last day to apply for Fall 2026!

If you're wanting a high-quality U of A education on an easy-to-navigate and community-focused campus, Augustana is the place for you. Learn more and apply: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/augustana/programs/admissions/future/index.html

High school students from across Canada are visiting the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus this July to build their skills in STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. This month-long Shad Canada program will see students focus on solving real-world social and economic problems.

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High schoolers from across Canada coming to U of A to gain hands-on STEAM experience High school students from across Canada are visiting the University of Alberta’s Augustana Campus this July to build their skills in STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.