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Jun 18, 2025
King's Promise Graduates ready to step into the future
The second class of the King’s Promise program graduated as part of the Spring Convocation. The program, which guarantees students meaningful employment within their first six months post-graduation, prepares students to enter the workforce.
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Jun 17, 2025
Doreen Vautour honoured for care, commitment, and community
Doreen Vatour, the former Associate Dean of Students, was honoured at a special retirement reception, where a new leadership award in her name was introduced. Those in attendance spoke of Vautour’s impact on the King’s community. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 12, 2025
Celebrating excellence at King's Convocation
As part of Spring Convocation, the academic achievements of all members of the King’s community, both students and faculty, were celebrated.
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Jun 11, 2025
King's alumni in Parliament: graduates making a national impact
Dr. Robert Ventresca met with King’s alumni who serve as Members of Parliament, who credit King’s for shaping their paths to public service. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jun 9, 2025
Hannah May awarded 2025 Psychology Thesis Award for research on early numeracy predictors
Congratulations to Hannah May, who has been awarded the 2025 Psychology Thesis Award for her thesis, "Quantitative and Linguistic Pathways to Early Numeracy: The Importance of Parental Attitudes, Home Experiences, and Early Skills." Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
May 30, 2025
Mother and Son graduate together from King's
Ricardo Soto Canales and his mother, Deborah Canales, will graduate together at Spring Convocation, each forging their own path and making their mark on campus, while inspiring one another along the way.
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May 23, 2025
Mature student's "life-changing decision" leads to becoming the voice of her class
Alexandria Walker left behind working midnights in a factory and came to King’s to build a better life for her and her two children. Hard work and resilience led her to become valedictorian of the Class of 2025. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 23, 2025
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Paul Werstine at King's and beyond
During a half century of service to King’s, Dr. Paul Werstine left an indelible mark upon the campus and in the lives of his colleagues and students, enhancing the reputation of King’s University College across the globe. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Apr 3, 2025
Two members of King's community recognized with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Dr. Rachel Birnbaum and Dan Mathieson have been named recipients of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding contributions.
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Mar 26, 2025
Knowledge Exchange and Impact Celebration Honours Outstanding Contributions
The Knowledge Exchange and Impact Celebration honoured this year’s recipients of the Renée Soulodre-La France Excellence in Research Award (Early Career), King’s Research Excellence Chair – Established, King’s Research Excellence Scholar Grants, and King’s SIG Explore and Exchange Grants.
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Mar 21, 2025
Stopping hate and creating change in our community
Two King’s alumnae are using their King’s studies to lead the charge in addressing hate and discrimination in London through their work on the City of London’s Stop Tolerhating campaign.
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Mar 17, 2025
Isaiah Johns '20 Joins Ottawa Redblacks as Coaching Assistant
Johns says he learned a lot about himself as a person and an athlete at King’s and wants to continue to reach new heights, learn as much as possible, and enjoy the journey.
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Mar 12, 2025
King's History students receive $27,000 for transformative overseas learning experience
Support from the Canadian Battlefields Foundation and the Legion National Foundation is helping King’s students engage in a powerful overseas learning experience that brings history to life. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 8, 2025
Dr. Penner's study works towards closing gender pay gap in academia
Ground-breaking research by faculty at King’s University and Western University on the long-term impacts of the gender pay gap in Canadian academia has drawn attention from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Mar 3, 2025
Making a Difference in Mental Health
March is National Social Work Month, and we caught up with Samantha Riley, BSW '16, MSW '17, to learn about her journey, her passion for mental health care, and her advice for aspiring social workers. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Feb 28, 2025
Day at King's endeavours to empower Black students
A BSW student brought Black high school students to campus for a glimpse into university life at King’s.
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Feb 7, 2025
From the headlines to the classroom
King’s alumnus Stephen de Boer, Deputy Minister and Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor, talked to King’s students about Canadian foreign policy and delivered some career advice to them.
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Jan 30, 2025
King's Players bring Firebringer to Kenny Theatre stage
The production has provided King’s students with an opportunity to forge new friendships and showcase their passion for theatre. Facebook Twitter Linkedin -
Jan 28, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: President's National Scholarship Recipients Honoured
A special luncheon was held to recognize the exceptional academic achievements of first-year students who earned the prestigious President’s National Scholarships.
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Jan 27, 2025
King's welcomes Karen Thomson as COO
King's is pleased to welcome Karen Thomson to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing overseeing Foundation and Alumni; Communications and Marketing; and Physical Plant. Facebook Twitter Linkedin