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University is more than a degree — it’s about unlocking your potential and seeing how far you can go. At Mount Royal University, small classes, hands-on learning and supportive professors help you grow beyond expectations.
Think bigger. Try new things. Surprise yourself. Grow beyond.
www.mtroyal.ca
Think bigger. Try new things. Surprise yourself. Grow beyond.
www.mtroyal.ca
Ground control to Calgary! We are thrilled and honoured to welcome Colonel Chris Hadfield to Mount Royal University on October 6. Be in a room with one of Canada’s most remarkable explorers and hear his stories firsthand. https://bit.ly/4jvEAKs
October 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Ground control to Calgary! We are thrilled and honoured to welcome Colonel Chris Hadfield to Mount Royal University on October 6. Be in a room with one of Canada’s most remarkable explorers and hear his stories firsthand. https://bit.ly/4jvEAKs
Today marks the official first day of classes and the kickoff to a brand-new academic year at MRU!
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another chapter, we couldn't be more thrilled to have you here! Let's make this year unforgettable ✨
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another chapter, we couldn't be more thrilled to have you here! Let's make this year unforgettable ✨
September 3, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Today marks the official first day of classes and the kickoff to a brand-new academic year at MRU!
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another chapter, we couldn't be more thrilled to have you here! Let's make this year unforgettable ✨
Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another chapter, we couldn't be more thrilled to have you here! Let's make this year unforgettable ✨
We are so excited to welcome students to campus for the fall semester!
Join us for Weeks of Welcome throughout September to discover campus resources, meet new people, and get involved.
See you there! https://bit.ly/3JFEDDP
Join us for Weeks of Welcome throughout September to discover campus resources, meet new people, and get involved.
See you there! https://bit.ly/3JFEDDP
August 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM
We are so excited to welcome students to campus for the fall semester!
Join us for Weeks of Welcome throughout September to discover campus resources, meet new people, and get involved.
See you there! https://bit.ly/3JFEDDP
Join us for Weeks of Welcome throughout September to discover campus resources, meet new people, and get involved.
See you there! https://bit.ly/3JFEDDP
MRU and Bissett School of Business are excited to host an afternoon with Colonel Chris Hadfield!
Join us on October 6 for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a presentation and book signing with renowned astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield.
Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4zsNmhO
Join us on October 6 for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a presentation and book signing with renowned astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield.
Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4zsNmhO
August 25, 2026 at 7:35 PM
MRU and Bissett School of Business are excited to host an afternoon with Colonel Chris Hadfield!
Join us on October 6 for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a presentation and book signing with renowned astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield.
Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4zsNmhO
Join us on October 6 for an unforgettable afternoon featuring a presentation and book signing with renowned astronaut Colonel Chris Hadfield.
Get your ticket here: https://bit.ly/4zsNmhO
As a long-time proud sponsor of the Pride Parade, MRU is pleased to invite all to march with pride on September 6!
Sign up to march with fellow MRU community members in the 2026 Pride Parade: https://bit.ly/4xDJ31H
Sign up to march with fellow MRU community members in the 2026 Pride Parade: https://bit.ly/4xDJ31H
August 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
As a long-time proud sponsor of the Pride Parade, MRU is pleased to invite all to march with pride on September 6!
Sign up to march with fellow MRU community members in the 2026 Pride Parade: https://bit.ly/4xDJ31H
Sign up to march with fellow MRU community members in the 2026 Pride Parade: https://bit.ly/4xDJ31H
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Don’t wait until your first paper is due to figure out the library website 😅
Join our lightning-fast virtual crash course on getting the most out of the MRU Library as a student!
🗓️ Aug 20 at 12 PM
🗓️ Sept 8 at 5 PM
RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events
Join our lightning-fast virtual crash course on getting the most out of the MRU Library as a student!
🗓️ Aug 20 at 12 PM
🗓️ Sept 8 at 5 PM
RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events
August 10, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Don’t wait until your first paper is due to figure out the library website 😅
Join our lightning-fast virtual crash course on getting the most out of the MRU Library as a student!
🗓️ Aug 20 at 12 PM
🗓️ Sept 8 at 5 PM
RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events
Join our lightning-fast virtual crash course on getting the most out of the MRU Library as a student!
🗓️ Aug 20 at 12 PM
🗓️ Sept 8 at 5 PM
RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events
MRU is co-sponsoring the 2026 Red Deer Regional Airshow! Join us from July 24–26 at the Red Deer Regional Airport.
Whether you're considering a career in the skies or love the thrill of flight, we hope to see you there! https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/
Whether you're considering a career in the skies or love the thrill of flight, we hope to see you there! https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/
July 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
MRU is co-sponsoring the 2026 Red Deer Regional Airshow! Join us from July 24–26 at the Red Deer Regional Airport.
Whether you're considering a career in the skies or love the thrill of flight, we hope to see you there! https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/
Whether you're considering a career in the skies or love the thrill of flight, we hope to see you there! https://www.reddeerregionalairshow.com/
An MRU Biology alum has traded in her lab coat for a crown. Sarah O’Brien (Bachelor of Science, 2023) is proudly representing Calgary this year as the 2026 Stampede Princess!
We caught up with O’Brien to talk about the education that shaped her journey: https://bit.ly/4wyd5Dz
We caught up with O’Brien to talk about the education that shaped her journey: https://bit.ly/4wyd5Dz
July 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
An MRU Biology alum has traded in her lab coat for a crown. Sarah O’Brien (Bachelor of Science, 2023) is proudly representing Calgary this year as the 2026 Stampede Princess!
We caught up with O’Brien to talk about the education that shaped her journey: https://bit.ly/4wyd5Dz
We caught up with O’Brien to talk about the education that shaped her journey: https://bit.ly/4wyd5Dz
2026/2027 Government Student Loan applications are now open!
Planning to use loans or grants for the September term? Apply early so your funding is ready when you need it. Processing can take time, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Apply now: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
Planning to use loans or grants for the September term? Apply early so your funding is ready when you need it. Processing can take time, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Apply now: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
June 25, 2026 at 5:39 PM
2026/2027 Government Student Loan applications are now open!
Planning to use loans or grants for the September term? Apply early so your funding is ready when you need it. Processing can take time, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Apply now: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
Planning to use loans or grants for the September term? Apply early so your funding is ready when you need it. Processing can take time, so don’t leave it until the last minute.
Apply now: https://studentaid.alberta.ca/
MRU continues to experience a service disruption affecting mtroyal.ca, MyMRU, on-campus internet access, telephone services and other services.
ITS is working to restore services as quickly as possible.
ITS is working to restore services as quickly as possible.
June 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
MRU continues to experience a service disruption affecting mtroyal.ca, MyMRU, on-campus internet access, telephone services and other services.
ITS is working to restore services as quickly as possible.
ITS is working to restore services as quickly as possible.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish!
https://bit.ly/43xgwxP
We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish!
https://bit.ly/43xgwxP
Congratulations, class of 2026 | MRU
We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish
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June 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish!
https://bit.ly/43xgwxP
We can’t wait to see all that you continue to accomplish!
https://bit.ly/43xgwxP
Mount Royal University is pleased to announce its honorary doctorate recipients for Convocation 2026!
Learn more about this year’s Honorary Doctors of Laws, Mike Shaikh, David Weyant, Debra Tomlinson, Mary Tidlund, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, and Alice Kaquitts: https://bit.ly/3PGvsq6
Learn more about this year’s Honorary Doctors of Laws, Mike Shaikh, David Weyant, Debra Tomlinson, Mary Tidlund, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, and Alice Kaquitts: https://bit.ly/3PGvsq6
June 2, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Mount Royal University is pleased to announce its honorary doctorate recipients for Convocation 2026!
Learn more about this year’s Honorary Doctors of Laws, Mike Shaikh, David Weyant, Debra Tomlinson, Mary Tidlund, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, and Alice Kaquitts: https://bit.ly/3PGvsq6
Learn more about this year’s Honorary Doctors of Laws, Mike Shaikh, David Weyant, Debra Tomlinson, Mary Tidlund, Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, and Alice Kaquitts: https://bit.ly/3PGvsq6
MRU is proud to welcome back Pearls of Wisdom!
The return of Pearls of Wisdom will bring together Calgary’s leaders, community champions, and friends of MRU for an evening of oysters, lobster, and entertainment, all in support of student success.
Reserve your seat: mru.ca/pearls
The return of Pearls of Wisdom will bring together Calgary’s leaders, community champions, and friends of MRU for an evening of oysters, lobster, and entertainment, all in support of student success.
Reserve your seat: mru.ca/pearls
May 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
MRU is proud to welcome back Pearls of Wisdom!
The return of Pearls of Wisdom will bring together Calgary’s leaders, community champions, and friends of MRU for an evening of oysters, lobster, and entertainment, all in support of student success.
Reserve your seat: mru.ca/pearls
The return of Pearls of Wisdom will bring together Calgary’s leaders, community champions, and friends of MRU for an evening of oysters, lobster, and entertainment, all in support of student success.
Reserve your seat: mru.ca/pearls
On Tuesday, May 5, National Red Dress Day, MRU is displaying red dresses around campus to raise awareness and provide solidarity around the lives of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.
https://bit.ly/4tQGQOG
https://bit.ly/4tQGQOG
May 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
On Tuesday, May 5, National Red Dress Day, MRU is displaying red dresses around campus to raise awareness and provide solidarity around the lives of murdered and missing Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse people.
https://bit.ly/4tQGQOG
https://bit.ly/4tQGQOG
The Teaching and Learning Expo is looking for proposals!
All members of the MRU Community are invited to participate in this event by sharing insights, experiences, triumphs or lessons learned through presentations held over 4 days.
The deadline for proposals is May 15: https://mru.ca/tlx
All members of the MRU Community are invited to participate in this event by sharing insights, experiences, triumphs or lessons learned through presentations held over 4 days.
The deadline for proposals is May 15: https://mru.ca/tlx
April 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
The Teaching and Learning Expo is looking for proposals!
All members of the MRU Community are invited to participate in this event by sharing insights, experiences, triumphs or lessons learned through presentations held over 4 days.
The deadline for proposals is May 15: https://mru.ca/tlx
All members of the MRU Community are invited to participate in this event by sharing insights, experiences, triumphs or lessons learned through presentations held over 4 days.
The deadline for proposals is May 15: https://mru.ca/tlx
MRU alumnus, Bruce McCulloch of the legendary comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, found himself right back where his comedy career started — in the heart of Calgary.
McCulloch met with us before his show to reminisce about his years at Mount Royal College: https://bit.ly/4e2ovcE
McCulloch met with us before his show to reminisce about his years at Mount Royal College: https://bit.ly/4e2ovcE
April 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM
MRU alumnus, Bruce McCulloch of the legendary comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, found himself right back where his comedy career started — in the heart of Calgary.
McCulloch met with us before his show to reminisce about his years at Mount Royal College: https://bit.ly/4e2ovcE
McCulloch met with us before his show to reminisce about his years at Mount Royal College: https://bit.ly/4e2ovcE
What does sustainability look like in practice? At MRU, it’s not defined by a single project or discipline, but by a range of efforts happening across campus.
To mark Earth Day 2026, we’re taking a look at different ways MRU is contributing to a more sustainable future. https://bit.ly/4mTc7hp
To mark Earth Day 2026, we’re taking a look at different ways MRU is contributing to a more sustainable future. https://bit.ly/4mTc7hp
April 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
What does sustainability look like in practice? At MRU, it’s not defined by a single project or discipline, but by a range of efforts happening across campus.
To mark Earth Day 2026, we’re taking a look at different ways MRU is contributing to a more sustainable future. https://bit.ly/4mTc7hp
To mark Earth Day 2026, we’re taking a look at different ways MRU is contributing to a more sustainable future. https://bit.ly/4mTc7hp
The establishment of the Edwin and Jeannette Dodd Scholarship marks the introduction of the largest student award ever offered at Mount Royal University.
The scholarship will be awarded to three students who will receive $25,000 to support them on their academic journey. https://bit.ly/4srvteD
The scholarship will be awarded to three students who will receive $25,000 to support them on their academic journey. https://bit.ly/4srvteD
April 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The establishment of the Edwin and Jeannette Dodd Scholarship marks the introduction of the largest student award ever offered at Mount Royal University.
The scholarship will be awarded to three students who will receive $25,000 to support them on their academic journey. https://bit.ly/4srvteD
The scholarship will be awarded to three students who will receive $25,000 to support them on their academic journey. https://bit.ly/4srvteD
Dr. Fariborzi's research inspiration was born out of a love of tea, for which he had consistently heard conflicting findings regarding its health benefits. So when he became a researcher, he vowed to search for clarity, which he found through the efforts of cumulative science. https://bit.ly/4bX2DMW
April 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Fariborzi's research inspiration was born out of a love of tea, for which he had consistently heard conflicting findings regarding its health benefits. So when he became a researcher, he vowed to search for clarity, which he found through the efforts of cumulative science. https://bit.ly/4bX2DMW
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We had the honour of formally presenting our 2025 Peter Sim Public Education and Corporate Awards to the winners yesterday! Thank you to Dr. Stephen Jeans and @mountroyalu.bsky.social for their extraordinary astronomy outreach efforts!
Read the Story here: www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRo...
Read the Story here: www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRo...
Celebrating the night sky | MRU
MRU and professor receive astronomy outreach awards
www.mtroyal.ca
March 31, 2026 at 7:42 PM
We had the honour of formally presenting our 2025 Peter Sim Public Education and Corporate Awards to the winners yesterday! Thank you to Dr. Stephen Jeans and @mountroyalu.bsky.social for their extraordinary astronomy outreach efforts!
Read the Story here: www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRo...
Read the Story here: www.mtroyal.ca/AboutMountRo...
Dr. Katherine Bright, PhD, has been dedicated to addressing women’s mental-health concerns across life spans. To advance therapeutic practices, Bright has adopted Multi-Modal Motion Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation therapy.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pxp8Rl
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pxp8Rl
March 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Dr. Katherine Bright, PhD, has been dedicated to addressing women’s mental-health concerns across life spans. To advance therapeutic practices, Bright has adopted Multi-Modal Motion Assisted Memory Desensitization and Reconsolidation therapy.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pxp8Rl
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Pxp8Rl
Recent political maneuvers regarding the sovereignty of Greenland have brought the Arctic into an unexpected spotlight.
MRU professor and scholar Dr. Kari Roberts, PhD, is stepping up to help Canadian decision makers grapple with these challenges https://bit.ly/4sKL3Dh
MRU professor and scholar Dr. Kari Roberts, PhD, is stepping up to help Canadian decision makers grapple with these challenges https://bit.ly/4sKL3Dh
March 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Recent political maneuvers regarding the sovereignty of Greenland have brought the Arctic into an unexpected spotlight.
MRU professor and scholar Dr. Kari Roberts, PhD, is stepping up to help Canadian decision makers grapple with these challenges https://bit.ly/4sKL3Dh
MRU professor and scholar Dr. Kari Roberts, PhD, is stepping up to help Canadian decision makers grapple with these challenges https://bit.ly/4sKL3Dh
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📊 A Data Dictionary is the roadmap that makes your research clear for your team and future collaborators.
Join to learn how to structure your documentation and start building a dictionary for your project.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
Register: https://librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990343
Join to learn how to structure your documentation and start building a dictionary for your project.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
Register: https://librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990343
March 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
📊 A Data Dictionary is the roadmap that makes your research clear for your team and future collaborators.
Join to learn how to structure your documentation and start building a dictionary for your project.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
Register: https://librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990343
Join to learn how to structure your documentation and start building a dictionary for your project.
🗓️ Tuesday, March 24
Register: https://librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990343
Join MRU and the Calgary Public Library on March 19th for Phoenix Rising: Ideas in the City, for an engaging public conversation exploring the many meanings of money across moral, social, political, and cultural domains.
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4bkSCJc
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4bkSCJc
March 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Join MRU and the Calgary Public Library on March 19th for Phoenix Rising: Ideas in the City, for an engaging public conversation exploring the many meanings of money across moral, social, political, and cultural domains.
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4bkSCJc
Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/4bkSCJc