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Annual Report

Outstanding students recognized

Students at UNB were recognized for their contributions to the university, the community and their academic successes and innovation.

UNB's Currie Scholars for 2021-22

Four outstanding high school students are winners of the prestigious Currie Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick. This year’s recipients are Safe AbuJayyab, Jordan Cole, Declan Hartery and Megan Kinch.

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UNB's 2021 Beaverbrook Scholars

The University of New Brunswick announced the 2021 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award, rewarding New Brunswick’s most exceptional students for their academic abilities and community involvement. This year’s recipients are Bailey Desjardins, Haley Prosser and Marika Wesselius.

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UNB's Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recipients for 2021-22

The University of New Brunswick announced Colby Arsenault, Benjamin Talbot and Patrick Talbot as the 2021 recipients of the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship at UNB Saint John. 

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UNB and JDI's 2021 Leadership Scholarship recipients

The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited announced six students as the 2021 recipients of the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB.

The 2021 recipients are Nathaniel Dryden, Benjamin Durette, Benjamin Hogan, Lucy Kidney, Colin Matthews and Kendehl Taylor. 

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PhD candidate received national Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Patricia Morris (BN'15, MN'21), a PhD candidate in interdisciplinary studies at the University of New Brunswick, received a prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship to continue her doctoral studies in gerontological nursing. 

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UNB’s 2020-21 Sir Howard Douglas Scholars inducted

The University of New Brunswick inducted 17 students as Sir Howard Douglas Scholars for their exceptional involvement in UNB and their local and international community.

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UNBers received NB Multicultural Council recognition

Two members of the UNB community, Agunbiade Seun Richards and Mary Ryan, were recognized as champions of cultural diversity by the New Brunswick Multicultural Council.

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UNB engineering students successfully launched weather balloon into near space

Three engineering students from the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus took their passion for aerospace to new heights as they successfully launched and recovered their high-altitude weather balloon (HAB) from the Earth’s stratosphere.

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Celebrating milestones

Milestones are not only meant to be recognized, but celebrated. Read a sampling of the ones that took place this past year at UNB.

UNB received five stars from QS World University Rating System

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) was recognized as a five-star institution by the internationally renowned QS Star Rating System. UNB becomes New Brunswick’s first university to receive the coveted five-star rating.

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The Stanley Cup's visit to UNB Fredericton

Stanley Cup winners get to spend just a few precious hours with hockey’s greatest trophy, and UNB’s Dr. Ryan Hamilton wanted to share his with the university community.

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UNB’s Dr. Rongxing Lu named Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) awarded the IEEE Fellow distinction to Dr. Rongxing Lu, associate professor of computer science at UNB.

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Athletics

Whether it’s on the court or field, in the classroom or community, our athletes demonstrate a commitment to success.

U SPORTS named 148 REDS as Academic All-Canadians

The UNB REDS announced that a record 148 REDS student-athletes achieved U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status during the 2020-21 school year.

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CCAA named 24 Saint John Seawolves as National Scholars

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) announced the National Scholar Award winners for 2020-21, with 24 student-athletes from UNB’s Saint John campus making the grade despite a challenging academic year.

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National Shoot for the Cure raised $123,000+

The 14th annual Shoot for the Cure fundraising campaign by U SPORTS women’s basketball programs, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, tripled its 2021 goal of $44,000 and raised more than $123,000 nationally.

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UNB alumnus named co-coach of Seawolves Men's Soccer

UNB alumnus PJ Ward (BBA’18) was named co-coach of the UNB Saint John Seawolves men’s soccer team after an impactful and successful playing career for the Seawolves.

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Graduating Student Leadership Awards

The UNB Saint John Graduating Student Leadership Awards recognize students who have made outstanding voluntary extracurricular contributions to their academic program/department, or to UNB Saint John as a whole.

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