The University of King’s College is pleased to share the appointment of Wanda Taylor as Rogers Chair in Journalism as of July 1, 2026. The Rogers Chair was originally established in 1988 as the Maclean Hunter Chair of Journalism and Contemporary Studies. The aim of the academic position is to enhance and extend King’s journalism programs through teaching and/or research and professional production. …
Two donor gifts provide further investment in both emerging and established forms of storytelling, positioning King’s School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing at the forefront of media education in Canada, and equipping students with the skills and opportunities to shape the stories of our nation. The University of King’s College is expanding its offerings…
The University of King’s College will acknowledge the significant accomplishments of three distinguished individuals who have made invaluable contributions to its community at the 236th Encaenia on May 28, 2026. Lawyer, adjudicator and former Chair of the university’s Board of Governors Douglas Ruck, KC, BA’72, and educator, advocate and Director of Post Secondary Education for Mi’kmaw…
King’s School of Journalism, Writing & Publishing and the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie are relaunching an integrated four-year program that will allow students to pursue advanced education in both journalism and law, preparing graduates to work at the intersection of media and public policy. The Master of Journalism (MJ) and Juris Doctor (JD) combined degree program links legal training with investigative reporting, offering students a distinctive academic pathway…
Paddling, dog-sledding adventurer Patti-Kay Hamilton has joined the King’s MFA program to share the dark history of Canada’s national parks Patti-Kay Hamilton’s first university experience was at Guelph, where she bunked in a makeshift dorm with a group of young women and a remarkably resilient “superflea,” courtesy of the nearby veterinary college. Thanks to the…
On February 13, King’s, in collaboration with Mutcho Radio Network Alliance, marked World Radio Day with a dynamic conversational event exploring the relevance of radio in today’s complex media landscape. The event tied in perfectly with this year’s African Heritage Month theme, “Strength in Unity—Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress.” The afternoon opened…
To help articulate a long-term enrolment vision, identify measurable goals aligned with institutional priorities and establish a collaborative framework for planning, execution and analysis, University of King’s College has released a Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) plan for the next five years. The SEM plan, which considers all domestic and international student enrolment across King’s undergraduate…
On Saturday, February 21, more than 100 students, families and community members filled the King’s gymnasium to witness a new tradition organized by King’s Athletics department: African Heritage Night. The event brought together sports, culture and celebration. From the moment the women tipped off until the final buzzer of the men’s game, the gym felt transformed by music, competition and a shared sense of purpose. The event was a…
This new program will allow the university to double its resources for academic supports such as peer tutoring and will provide customized support and resources to help students thrive at King’s and beyond graduation The University of King’s College is pleased to announce the launch of a new Student Academic Support Program that will strengthen…
