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Meet the 2025 Athabasca University Alumni Award winners!

Five incredibly accomplished Athabasca University alumni reflect a community like no other.

Donor like no other paves way for business innovation through AU’s AI-powered virtual co-op

Athabasca University celebrates National Philanthropy Day and CPA Education Foundation for supporting education that improves access for students across Canada.

Building bridges between research and community

Dr. Kharah Ross collaborates with community partners to bridge gap between academia and real world.

AU provides ‘seamless’ experience for accounting student pursuing CPA

As a newcomer to Canada, AU’s “seamless” transfer credit process and online flexibility has made it easier for Pradip Rokaya to earn a CPA designation.

AU helping soldiers, veterans, and families access a university degree like no other

Athabasca University joins consortium of Canadian institutions providing the opportunity for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families to earn a degree like no other.

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.

AU grad’s writing journey leads to healing and national recognition

Cori Francis’s story about her teenage pregnancy and adoption experience, written while completing her master’s degree at AU, earns a spot on the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist.

Nursing grad driven to make an impact

Athabasca University nursing grad and health-care leader Kathy Howe’s dedication to making an impact earned her the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

AU grad bringing the human aspect back to the workplace

2025 Rising Star Award winner Leah Campbell promotes the idea that people, not processes, are key to organizational culture.

Volunteer service is about representation and serving her community for AU nursing grad

Shelly Philip LaForest’s doctoral research builds on two nursing degrees and lived experience on the job.

Future alumni award winner focused on community building in Haida Gwaii

MBA student Alissa MacMullin has been able to support her family and her remote community while earning an online university degree.

Lifelong learning was always in the equation for Judy Obee

Lifelong learner Judy Obee keeps studying to keep her brain active, and because there’s just so much “cool” stuff to learn.

Online Master of Arts program a ‘game changer’ like no other

Ashvaria Rai struggled to succeed studying in person. She shares why AU’s online Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program has been a “game changer.”

'Overwhelmingly positive response': 3 AU grads launch nurse practitioner clinics

Athabasca University Nurse practitioner grads share how they're helping to improve access to primary care in Alberta with new independent practices.

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