Research People Learning Noteworthy
Summer 2025
What makes a community healthy? In this issue, we take a closer look at this question through the stories of UNB alumni who are working to better the lives of others. Whether they're improving public health; supporting mental wellness; creating inclusive spaces; tackling food availability, ongoing inequality and environmental uncertainty; or helping people feel connected, our featured alumni are making communities stronger, at home and around the world.
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In this issue
Equity in action
From housing instability and infant food insecurity to systemic barriers that keep communities in poverty, three UNB alumni are tackling the root causes. Through evidence-based policy, community collaboration, and a focus on long-term change, they’re redesigning the systems meant to support us all.
Preparing the next generation of health professionals
Research Health Preparing the next generation of health professionals
Jen Woodland (MA'09, PhD'15) is reshaping health care in N.B. by turning research and education into action.
Listening beneath the surface
Learning Nursing Listening beneath the surface
With nearly 40 years as a mental health nurse, UNB nursing professor Stephen VanSlyke (BN’87, D-ADM’95, MN’02) equips health-care providers to address suicidality with compassion
On the front lines of forest health
People FOREM On the front lines of forest health
Jakub Olesinski (PhD’11) shares what it's like to monitor and protect the health of Canada’s northern and western forests.
Alumni President's letter
Alumni President's letter
Editor's letter
Editor's letter
Preserving a piece of UNB history
Preserving a piece of UNB history
Sowing seeds of growth
People Education Sowing seeds of growth
Restoring the joy of movement
People Science Restoring the joy of movement
Helping newcomers find their stride
People Engineering Helping newcomers find their stride
Leading the golden era of human genetics
Research Science Leading the golden era of human genetics
Reforming systemic injustice
People Community Reforming systemic injustice
Celebrating 80 years of The Fiddlehead
Celebrating 80 years of The Fiddlehead
An ecosystem where interdisciplinary health education, cutting-edge research and groundbreaking innovation converge seamlessly — that is the Integrated Health Initiative (IHI)
From vision to reality

2025 Proudly UNB Award Recipients

2025 ProudlyUNB Award Recipients

On April 11, UNB’s Associated Alumni celebrated the 2025 Proudly UNB Awards recipients at a ceremony in Saint John. These alumni have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their alma mater, their communities and beyond. The recipients were honoured by their supporters, fellow alumni, former classmates, and members of the UNB community.
Missing from photo: Christena Curry

Learn more about the recipients

Explore special features in this issue

Hither & Yon    In Memoriam    Noteworthy    Bookshelf
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Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
People Saint John Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
People Management Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
Renaissance College becomes the School of Leadership Studies
Research Health Renaissance College becomes the School of Leadership Studies
Support for Students
Honouring friendship and building futures
Honouring friendship and building futures
Fuelling potential
Fuelling potential
Family gift supports health innovation
Family gift supports health innovation
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