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Alumni

Brandon University, Assiniboine, and Chamber partner on conference for students, industry

Assiniboine College and Brandon University teamed up once again with the Brandon Chamber of Commerce to host ConnectED, a conference-style event that matched more than 80 students with dozens of professionals in fields they’re interested in.

Students rotated through 30‑minute mentorship rounds, hosted by one to two industry leaders, where they could ask questions and build meaningful connections with a variety of professions and sectors. Following the afternoon sessions, students joined members of the community and fellow alumni from both institutions for a come-and-go mixer.

Research

When Early Land Animals Got Sick: Brandon University Researcher Helps Identify the Oldest Known Case of Terrestrial Animal Barf

Sometimes, the most important scientific discoveries come from the least glamorous places. In a new international study published in Scientific Reports, Brandon University paleontologist Dr. Mark MacDougall helped identify what may be the oldest known example of fossilized vomit from a land-dwelling predator, dating back nearly 290 million years.

Research

Brandon University Announces Video Adaptation of It Happened to Me & It’s Not Okay

Brandon University is pleased to announce the premiere of a graphic novella video adaptation of It Happened to Me & It’s Not Okay: Sharing Stories of Sexual Violence, an acclaimed research-based narrative originally published as a graphic novella resource. The animated version adds voice performance, motion within comic panels, original sound design, and music to create a powerful audio-visual experience that deepens understanding of the lived experiences of sexual and gendered violence.

Community Engagement

‘Fabric of community’ woven through Confidence Closet success

Pop-up shop will return March 25

Brandon University’s inaugural Confidence Closet has demonstrated the power of community partnership in supporting student confidence, access, and sustainability in career preparation.

Delivered as a collaboration between the BU Co-op Program and the Faculty of Education Field Experience Office, the pop-up shopping experience provided students with access to professional attire in a welcoming, low-barrier environment while promoting reuse and responsible consumption.

Community Engagement

Brandon University marks Black History Month with campus and community events

Brandon University will mark Black History Month in February with a series of events designed to foster learning, mentorship, and celebration, featuring nationally recognized scholar Dr. Bukola Salami and a student-focused community celebration led by the Loy Excellentia Initiative.

“Black History Month gives us an important opportunity to learn together and to reflect on how institutions can better support Black students and communities,” said Cheryl Fleming, Diversity and Human Rights Advisor at Brandon University.