Research People Learning Noteworthy
Summer 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes the way we work, learn and live, UNB alumni at the forefront of the field are exploring how to harness its potential while preserving the human qualities it can't replicate.
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The joy, pivots and building AI with heart
People Alumni Profile The joy, pivots and building AI with heart
Sophia is senior director of product at Reveal Security, a cybersecurity company focused on detecting identity-based threats after authentication.
Trust, tools and staying grounded
People Alumni Profile Trust, tools and staying grounded
AI shows up in Reuben’s day-to-day, not as a decision maker but as a tool for efficiency, scale, and speed.
What I learned: How AI taught me to be more present
People Entrepreneurship What I learned: How AI taught me to be more present
Matt Symes shares an inside look at how he used technology to help navigate a deeply personal journey with his father.
When performance is rewarded, AI follows
People Entrepreneurship When performance is rewarded, AI follows
Last April, three UNB students presented at the Student Systems-Thinking Symposium — Changemakers of the Future.
From building highways to building digital health systems
People Engineering From building highways to building digital health systems
For Gerry Fairweather, ensuring the secure, ethical handling of health information has been a driving force of his work for decades.
On the frontlines of phishing
People Alumni Profile On the frontlines of phishing
As director of product at Beauceron Security, Nicole Bendrich helps organizations use data to better understand cyber threats and stay ahead of them.
Curious AI that learns while it works
People Entrepreneurship Curious AI that learns while it works
Dr. Andrew Mathis designed an AI system that balances curiosity with efficiency.
Busting myths about AI
Research Innovation Busting myths about AI
According to Dr. Scott Bateman, human creativity, problem-solving and decision-making are more crucial than ever in a world driven by AI.
Q+A with Aaloak Jaswal
People Innovation Q+A with Aaloak Jaswal
In 2024, Aaloak Jaswal returned to Fredericton and UNB to take on the role of innovation director for the newly established Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RIDSAI).
Cliff Tshibungu
People Arts Cliff Tshibungu
Although Cliff Tshibungu has experienced great pain in his life, he has refused to let his suffering harden him. Instead of simply surviving, he has made meaning from what he endured by serving others.
On the edge of the Olympics: My humble ode to UNB
People Things I Learned On the edge of the Olympics: My humble ode to UNB
As he prepared to arrive in Milan as a mental performance consultant with Canada’s Men’s Olympic Hockey team, Ryan Hamilton reflected on the road through UNB that took him there.
In a small forest village nestled in south-central New Brunswick, Jacob Powning grew up surrounded by the magic of creation. Born into a family of artists, his childhood was a tapestry of imagination and craftsmanship.
From swordsmithing to AI law

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UNB President's letter
UNB President's letter
"I am privileged to serve as the acting president of the University of New Brunswick and welcome the opportunity to introduce myself and to connect with our alumni community during this important leadership transition."
Alumni president's letter
Alumni president's letter
"We are grateful for the amazing people that make up our community and network of over 100,000 around the world."
Investing in the future of their community
Contribution Investing in the future of their community
For Peter Buckley and Kelly Patterson, supporting UNB’s Integrated Health Initiative is an investment in their community’s future.
UNB honorary degree recipients
People Contribution UNB honorary degree recipients
Habib Dable, Andrea Feunekes, Donald McAlpine and Anna Marie Tremonti received honorary degrees during spring graduation ceremonies.
A mindset, not a profession: Richard Boissonnault’s engineering legacy
Contribution A mindset, not a profession: Richard Boissonnault’s engineering legacy
When the late Richard Boissonnault arrived at UNB for the first time, the only English sentence he understood was “please hand in your papers.”
We have contact
Research Technology We have contact
High-fives soared as UNB researchers successfully picked up signals from NASA's Integrity spacecraft as it travelled to the moon and back last April
A story of forever friends
A story of forever friends
Friends often tell us how special our bond is, and we agree. They’ve even suggested that we submit an article documenting our story to a magazine. So, here it is for UNB Alumni News.

Honouring our best: 2026 Proudly UNB Awards

On April 10, UNB’s Associated Alumni celebrated the Proudly UNB Awards recipients at a ceremony in Fredericton. These alumni have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their alma mater, their communities, and beyond. They were honoured by their supporters, fellow alumni, former classmates, and members of the UNB community.

PUNB Awards 2026

Read this year's recipient bios
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