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Congratulations to Algoma University students Joel Saji Varghese and Niya Jose on presenting their research at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII 2026)!

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student Niya Jose presented “AURA: An Embodied Conversational AI Mentor in Mixed Reality for Proactive University Student Support,” showcasing how extended reality and AI can enhance the student experience.

Joel, a recent Master of Computer Science graduate, presented “LOCOMO MR: Visualizing the Carbon Footprint of AI Inference in Mixed Reality,” an innovative user interface design that promotes more sustainable AI use through mixed reality.

Both projects were developed through interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty and research partners and will be published in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) conference proceedings.

We’re proud to see our students contributing to global conversations at the intersection of AI, technology, sustainability, and student success. Congratulations to everyone involved on this outstanding achievement!

Congratulations to Algoma University student Vani on receiving a prestigious Mitacs Business Strategy Internship valued at $75,000 over two years.

Working alongside faculty in our Faculty of Computer Science and Technology and industry partner LinkBlock, Vani will lead research exploring the future of secure digital credential verification in higher education.

This nationally competitive award recognizes outstanding research with real-world impact, and we can’t wait to see where this work leads.

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We’re proud to announce the Stone family as the 2026 Honouree for the John R. Rhodes Scholarship Dinner, presented by ApplyBoard. ✨

For four generations, they’ve demonstrated what it means to lead through service, generosity, and community.

Join us on October 22 as we celebrate their incredible legacy while supporting scholarships that help future leaders thrive.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Algoma University Golf Classic! ⛳

Together, our golfers, sponsors, alumni, and community supporters helped raise an incredible **$35,000** in support of student scholarships and bursaries.

This year’s proceeds will support the new Graduate Studies Fund, helping master’s students pursue their academic goals and thrive right here in our community.

Since its inception, the Golf Classic has raised more than $655,000 to support Algoma University students. Thank you for making a difference. ❤️

Miigwech to the Mirkopoulos family for their generous $50,000 gift in support of Makwa Waakaa’igan.

This contribution will help create a welcoming, culturally grounded space where Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, staff, and community members can come together to learn, connect, and build meaningful relationships.

Together, we are advancing reconciliation, supporting student success, and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

As convocation season comes to a close, and our graduates turn the page to their next chapter, we wanted to leave them with a few words worth carrying along the way. 💙

Here are a few memorable words of wisdom from Convocation 2026

The tassels have turned, the caps have flown, and another incredible chapter has come to a close. 🎓✨

We celebrated the achievements, perseverance, and potential of our graduates at our Sault Ste. Marie campus.

Each walk across the stage represented years of hard work, determination, and growth. This is the beginning of exciting new possibilities ahead.

To the Class of 2026: wherever your next chapter takes you, carry forward the knowledge, connections, and experiences you’ve gained along the way. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your communities, careers, and beyond.

Congratulations, Thunderbirds. Welcome to the Algoma University Alumni family.

And while we’re still reflecting on these celebrations, there’s one more convocation to go. Brampton, you’re up next. 🎉

The tassels have turned, the caps have flown, and another incredible chapter has come to a close. 🎓✨

We celebrated the achievements, perseverance, and potential of our graduates at our Sault Ste. Marie campus.

Each walk across the stage represented years of hard work, determination, and growth. This is the beginning of exciting new possibilities ahead.

To the Class of 2026: wherever your next chapter takes you, carry forward the knowledge, connections, and experiences you’ve gained along the way. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your communities, careers, and beyond.

Congratulations, Thunderbirds.

And while we’re still reflecting on these celebrations, there’s one more convocation to go. Brampton, you’re up next. 🎉