A quiet legacy of generosity
Phil Mavor’s (BA’49) story is a powerful reminder that anyone can leave a meaningful legacy
Get to know your Associated Alumni president Andrew Martel
A proud computer science alum, Andrew Martel's (BCS'15) engagement with UNB and the Associated Alumni began during his days as a student leader
Matt Symes on confronting change – and why every business must embrace AI
“AI can and will radically disrupt your business. Within two years you’ll need to do 3x what you do today, not from working harder, but from working differently”
Listening beneath the surface
With over 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
Leading a miraculous turnaround in a time of national crisis
Michael Tsamaz (BBA’84), as Chair and CEO of OTE Group in Greece, transformed a failing former state-owned telecom into a modern digital services giant that helped turn Greece’s economy and culture around
Aimée Foreman on the silver economy, care economy and addressing the needs for aging well
“Aging is not an illness. We need to see older adults as a person, not a patient”
Alexandre Hayward on rising up after a tragic accident to compete on the world stage
“Anytime I’m feeling low I’ve got this life event in my back pocket where it makes me feel pretty grateful. It’s hard to get too far into a hole”
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
Randy Hatfield on the realities of poverty and practical solutions
“If you want to decrease poverty rates, you have to get money into people’s hands, and there are two ways of doing that: one is through labour force attachment and the other is through income supports and benefits”
A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
The incredible impact of Merv Symes (BScEng'81) on New Brunswick
Redesigning our systems to work for humans
Why Scott MacAfee (BBA’94) believes care is at the core of poverty reduction
Ending homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador
Doug Pawson (MPhil’07) on how we need to rethink our system of care to create communities where everyone can thrive
How food insecurity affects the youngest Canadians
Dr. Lesley Frank (PhD’13) is working to address the global problem of family and childhood food insecurity while advancing food justice and health equity in Canada
Influencer agency helps build rising stars
With an entrepreneurial background and a passion for content creation, Kayley Reed (BPhil’14) is advocating for the next generation of internet influencers
From lab to legacy
Shannon McCue (BSc'97) has built a remarkable scientific career on the foundation she received at UNB, so she has committed to giving back, both now and in the future.
Kelsey Hogan on the universal lessons learned from ultramarathon trail running
"We all have ultras in our lives, sometimes chosen and sometimes ones that life throws you along the way"
From UNB to Bay Street: Colin Ryan’s legacy of leadership and mentorship
Learn more about his wins, including the Shopify IPO
KJ Conyers-Steede on community-centric innovation and creating sustainable policies for rural Atlantic Canada
"We need to create ecosystems and lead with community-based solutions"
Sowing seeds of growth
The exciting journey of leading and growing 4-H in the Caribbean, and teaching children to grow food
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
"When you take on something beautiful, it draws talented people"
A champion for workplace safety
In a world where workplace injuries are often overlooked, Candace Carnahan (BA'02) has emerged as a powerful voice
Sewing the solution
Connie Smith is sewing solutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A leader in New Brunswick's forestry sector
The executive director of Forest NB talks sustainability and the future of the forestry industry in New Brunswick
John Gerhardt offers escape in a world of volatility as creative director at LVMH
John Gerhardt (BA'85), the award-winning innovator, says that his formative years, including those spent studying for a degree in English literature from the University of New Brunswick, were key to helping him flourish
Shilo Boucher on building a healthy, strong community
Focusing on preventative healthcare will create a positive overall community healthcare model
Craig Wood brings high-performance engineering to life
The engineering alum shares his exciting work at Roush Industries in Detroit
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
Iuli Popescu (BCS'01, MCS'04) and Mark McAllister (BCS'01, WMI'11) share the story and tech innovation behind myHealthNB
Katie Davey on public policy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in New Brunswick
"We have a fragmented information environment. Figuring out how we have more understanding and empathy toward each other is the underpinning to solving the largest challenges we face"
Volunteers in action: Craig Haynes, Ottawa Alumni Chapter Network
How Ottawa alumni are coming together
Why forecast modelling in forest management is critical for our future
Forestry and Environmental Management grad Xin Yuan manages British Columbia's forest carbon and climate services
Nicole LeBlanc on sustainable communities, tech investment and women in venture capital
"Cities are already smart. They're just not connected. Digital, physical and policy innovation all need to come together. The solutions are out there"
A legacy of basketball
The mother-daughter UNB basketball legacy that will warm your heart
Ali McGill is transforming health care through systems thinking and design
Ali McGill (BN'02) on using systems thinking to examine, model and analyze complex health care processes and systems
Aaloak Jaswal brings global digital transformation and humanitarian experience home to UNB
The innovation director for the new Research Institute in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence shares lessons from around the globe.
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles
Virginia Bliss Bjerkelund proves it's never too late to create something new
The author published her first book at age 91, second at 94.
Charles A. Diab returns to Fredericton to lead the Chalmers Foundation
The CEO of the Chalmers Foundation shares his outlook for the community
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Be Ready Healthcare Inc. provides alarmed cabinets for easy access to epinephrine and naloxone
Christy Arseneau is tackling current and future challenges for Canadian forests
The science director for Forest Health and Biodiversity at the Atlantic Forestry Centre talks about solutions for Canadian forests
Stacey Clark is growing the global SABIAN brand in rural New Brunswick
The vice-president of marketing for SABIAN shares how the company continues to grow its global presence
Tyler Patles is engineering the future of North Shore Mi'kmaq District Council communities
Mi'kmaq professional engineer Tyler Patles (BScE'09) shares his goals as director of technical services for the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC)
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
The president and founder of Esri Canada shares his thoughts on engineering for the future.
Cristina Flores Justic is blazing trails for women in rugby around the world
How being elected one of the first women on the World Rugby Council has made an impact on women in the sport.
Adrian Tout keeps pushing at the edges of computing
The senior Google guru shares his journey and outlook on augmented reality
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Maria Hernandez (BSENR'21) on forestry, sustainability and Palo Verde Designs
Sarah Bernstein on the Booker Prize, the Scottish Highlands and a love of writing
The Giller Prize-winning author on her writing process and how UNB helped advance her career.
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
The Top 40 Under 40 alum on his experience at Eigen Innovations.
Habib Dable shares lessons from a career in biotech
The global pharma exec shares his journey from entry in the industry to leading life-saving product developments and companies
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Connor McConnell (BBA’21) on entrepreneurship and helping youth
Leading the golden era of human genetics
Dr. Johanna Rommens (BSc'80, PhD'86) on groundbreaking health research throughout her storied career
Skill stacking helped Sean Falconer build a successful career in tech
The successful tech and marketing executive in San Francisco shares his secret to success.
Solving the puzzles behind AI-driven clean energy
Why Reuben Peter-Paul is captivated by programming at STEM Inc., a global leading company in AI-driven clean energy solutions.
Supporting housing in communities that need it most
Cathering Pak, senior specialist with CMHC shares her work on the housing portfolio in northern Canada
Ambassador Sam Hinds optimistic and concerned for the future
The Guyanese Ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister and president of Guyana shares his insights on our global future.
Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie on championing Indigenous human rights
“Advocating for Indigenous Rights with Indigenous Peoples instead of for Indigenous Peoples is important work”
Training a generation of nurses by bringing clinical experience to the classroom
Debbi Amirault shares how her experience enhanced classroom learning
Luke DeWitt loves providing the joy of entertainment
The director of web services for REDspace shares his experiences working for big name entertainment industry clients.
Mark Leger on the future of local journalism and its importance in building communities
“We need to continue to have an optimistic spirit as we innovate new solutions for local journalism.”
Preserving the past and making connections on the Miramichi
Christine Jean becomes director of the New Brunswick Woodsman's Museum.
Balarama Holness on education, politics and confronting systemic racism
“Racism creates oppression, but it also creates mystic-like fiery rebels and revolutionaries with the ability to transform evil into optimism, change and humanity.”
A leader in supply chain contributes to community growth in New Brunswick's Port City
Director of Supply Chain Innovation for the Port of Saint John, Shannon Blanchard shares her love for the community.
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The co-founder of Onfleet shares the ups and downs of tech startups and living in San Francisco.
The mindset shift needed for an inclusive community
Sarah Wagner shares recent wins and how we need to move forward to be more inclusive.
Graham Nickerson forged a second career uncovering and retelling history in Atlantic Canada
Sharing the untold Black history in the Maritimes
A community forest of the past and future
Chris is director of forestry for Mission Municipal Forest, a community-managed forest that was the first of its kind in Canada
From Bay Street to Bermuda for SIF alum Sean McNulty
The skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive industry.
John Leroux on why architecture and art are so important in attracting and inspiring people
“You can’t say you love a place and build cheaply or not care about its history or environment or landscape or culture. If we truly love a place, we have to act like it.”
Krista Jones on the future of work and how Canada can be competitive globally
“Intelligent work is the intersection between people, process and technology."
New grad Niomi Monteiro continues employment after co-op experiential learning
"I'm very thankful for the opportunity I got through UNB's co-op program to get to this point in my life."
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
CEO of LuminUltra, Pat Whalen (BScChE'03) on how the COVID-19 pandemic put them on the map
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Why the co-founder of Accreon Inc. believes NB is a digital powerhouse.
Donald Savoie on the centralization of power in Western governments, lack of public trust in our leaders, and what government IS good at
“We’ve added layers upon layers of bureaucracy.”
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Laura Clendenning (BScKin'12) shares how she founded Sweat Club and the expansions to date
Driving innovation to its fullest potential
Sam Poirier (BScME'19, M-TME'19) on disrupting the automotive industry with AI
Terry Malley turned a unique product into a global manufacturing success
The story and success behind Malley Industries - and its global growth.
Scott Mehan chose to remain on Saint John campus to support students
"It was eye opening to see the things I wished I'd known as a student, and I like to share this knowledge now as a staff member."
Convoy baptism by fire for executive director of Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Kalin McCluskey shares how Ottawa's ByWard Market survived the pandemic and "freedom convoy"
Ethan Tucker follows in his parent's footsteps
Following in the family's footsteps.
Emilie Chiasson on creating human-centred designs and solving big challenges through collective action and gender equality
“As the world increasingly navigates complex conflicts, the solutions we implement need to be equally complex”
Pioneering computer science at UNB: the Wasson family bridges technology, business and learning
The incredible stories of the Wasson family computer scientists and their work in Canada and Europe
Dawn MacIsaac’s roundabout path to software engineering
Why UNB's software innovation program is the first of its kind.
Mike Wahl launches wellness and lifestyle show on NTV
How an evidence-based, holistic approach to wellness had led to success.
Josh O’Kane on Sidewalk Labs and “the city Google couldn’t buy”
The Globe and Mail reporter who has spent much of his career reporting on technology and music discusses the failed effort by Google's Sidewalk Labs to build a future-focused neighbourhood in Toronto
Sunil Pathak returns to UNB to help students succeed
The path of an international student to employee at UNB.
Bringing the Memorial Cup to Saint John
"This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be involved in bringing this event to Saint John."
Julia Wright on finding your path through trial and error, and journalism in challenging times
“Failure is not the opposite of success – it's part of success.”
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
How the Dinnerbell app is disrupting the service industry
Shyla O’Donnell is optimistic about Indigenous rights and culture and a sustainable future for Canadians
The impact of helping to create and lead The Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick
Tackling communicable disease control
Edith-Rose Cairns (BN'09) on the big challenge of working in the field of communicable disease
Lucy Wilson is deciphering the distant past in a record of stone
The UNB researcher shares the interaction between geology and archaeology
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel LeBrun (BScECE'92, DSc'16) shares how even individuals can make an impact
Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
"That Superbowl ad really helped Wealthsimple burst onto the scene"
Moving things forward for vulnerable populations
Dr. Tracey Rickards (BN'86, MN'05) is a researcher and changemaker working on the Healthy Seniors pilot project
Breaking down barriers
Victoria LaBillois (BA’91, MBA’04) on being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated field and Indigenous businesses as a critical part of our economy
Mark Hemmings: Five tips for better smartphone photographs
The author of iPhone Photography for Dummies shares his top tips
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
Mike Vanderveer (BScCMPE’02) on the rapidly changing tech behind the steering wheel
Ian Storey: official rink engineering consultant of the NHL
Ian Storey (BScME’96) on becomiong an entrepreneur and working in every NHL rink in North America.
The future of surgical robotics is here
Jason Currie (MScME'15) on the cool things he does as a senior robotics and controls engineer with Ethicon, part of Johnson & Johnson's medical devices companies
Putting science research to practical use
David Miller (BSc’75, MSc’78, PhD’81) tells how his research has influenced public policy and had positive outcomes on the health of people and the planet
Ryan Hamilton: choose 3 things each day
Tips from a the national and NHL performance guru.
Gary Bao is a pioneer in occupational health informatics
Gary Bao's (BScCS'19) algorithm has greatly accelerated coding medical records and helped link to many sources of open government information that are not being fully leveraged
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
UNB engineering alum Bill Cooper named to Engineering Wall of Fame.
James Gitau spent a lifetime in service to vulnerable children
James Gitau spent a lifetime in service to vulnerable children.
Eugene Lewis' amazing stories of humanitarianism around the globe
Eugene Lewis (BScEE’64) is an engineer, a professor and an entrepreneur - but most of all, he's a humanitarian
Ann Collins is mapping out a future for the medical profession in Canada
The journey from rural New Brunswick to leading the Canadian Medical Association
Michael Wu is hailed for his successes on the UNB Engineering Wall of Fame
Michael Wu (BScEng'64, LLD'89), one of the most successful bankers in China, on the importance of education
Keith Brideau is transforming a city
Keith Brideau (BScEng'03) on how he formed Historica and is restoring buildings in uptown Saint John
Returning home was a step forward for research and innovation expert Anna Robak
Anna Robak returned to Fredericton from a global career to lead WSP Canada's research and innovation portfolio.
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
Energy and finance entrepreneur Denise LaForge (BScME’88) shares her journey to success.
Making french fries available around the world
Hannah Sutherland (BScEng'10) on managing multi-million dollar projects around the world for food giant McCain Foods.
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Eva Choi (BScGE’03) and Dallas Southcott (BA’95) on their pivot to create The Chocolate Lab Inc. in Calgary
Problem solving led Ian Naish to an exciting high-profile career in transportation
Ian Naish (MEng’71) shares insights from a big-responsibility career as former director at the Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Emera's Chris Huskilson named to UNB Engineering Wall of Fame
Emera CEO Chris Huskilson receives nod from alma mater, the University of New Brunswick.
Dr. Ian Church is exploring and mapping the last frontier on Earth
Ian Church (BSCEng‘06, MScEng’08, PhD’14), head of UNB’s renowned Ocean Mapping Group, on why mapping the ocean floor is so important
Flipping Canada's healthcare system by using New Brunswick as a living lab
Dr. Erik Scheme (BScEE'03, MScEE'05, PhD'13) on why flipping Canada's healthcare system on its head by shifting resources from costly treatment to proactive health intervention is critical
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Engineering alum Kevin McCracken says entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in corporate culture.
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
Coapt CEO and co-founder Blair Lock (BScEE’03, MScEE’05) is revolutonizing control technology for advanced prosthetic arms
Transportation to boost rural driving programs in New Brunswick
Dr. Trevor Hanson (BScCE'02, MScCE'04, PhD'10) describes his unique research to improve access to services for rural seniors
Returning to New Brunswick to operate on the world stage in nuclear energy
Carolyn Campbell (BScCHE’04) on her role of environmental specialist at Point Lepreau.
National award for transportation safety research
Civil engineering professor Eric Hildebrand (BScEng'85, MScEng'89) snags prestigious Canadian award
The world is not so big for energy engineer Michael Stairs
Adapting and learning is key to success for global energy engineer and UNB alum, Michael Stairs.
Generating sustainable agriculture that won't harm the planet
How Kimberley Clarke (PhD’15) is using her chemical engineering training in the BioAg division of Novozymes to change the world
From collision prediction to revenue analytics
How Jeremy Adamson (BScCE’10, MEng’13) is using a multidisciplinary skillset to implement innovative solutions across industries
Kate Whitfield is changing the face of cities across Canada
Kate Whitfield is an urban planner who's looking toward the future.
Changing the face of equine reproduction
TME grad Lisa Pfister (BSCEng'16, MTME'17) is vying a piece of the $20 billion Canadian equine industry
Desh Deshpande honoured for a career as entrepreneur, investor and global philanthropist
Desh Deshpande (MScEng'75), a leading entrepreneur in the field of optical networking technology, has given back to support innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise
Allison McCain hails from generations of ambition, hard work and ingenuity
Allison McCain (BScEE'72, DSc'07), Chairman of the Board of McCain Foods Limited, and his committment to innovation, New Brunswick and UNB
Entrepreneur and visionary Joe Ng receives honorary doctorate from UNB
The story of the man behind the multi-continent, multi-industry JNE Group of Companies
