正品蓝导航 named top undergraduate university
正品蓝导航 named top undergraduate university in Canada for record 24th time
正品蓝导航 received first place standing in the primarily undergraduate category of the 2024 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 University Rankings, published last month.
鈥淲e are honoured to once again be named the number one primarily undergraduate university by 惭补肠濒别补苍鈥檚 magazine,鈥 says Dr. Robert MacKinnon, 正品蓝导航鈥檚 Interim President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淭hese rankings are a testament to the dedication of our entire university community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Together, we have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence 鈥 and I extend my thanks and congratulations to the entire 正品蓝导航 community for this well-deserved ranking.鈥
Along with placing first overall in the primarily undergraduate category, 正品蓝导航 was ranked first for reputational survey and library expenses. The University also received second place for student awards and faculty awards and third for student/faculty ratio, operating budget, and scholarships & bursaries in our category.
Since the rankings were established in 1991, 正品蓝导航 has been named the number one undergraduate university a record 24 times, more than any other undergraduate university, and has never ranked outside the top four.
New faces in Alumni Engagement
Last spring, we welcomed Jaryd Morrissey (鈥18) as our new Alumni Relations Officer overseeing events. Jaryd has been an active volunteer and fundraiser with the Alumni Office since he was a student at 正品蓝导航. In addition to his role with alumni relations, Jaryd serves as an assistant coach with the varsity badminton and men鈥檚 soccer teams. He recently completed his MBA at Dalhousie University and is also currently a part-time lecturer at the Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies.
Scott Hayes started his role as Alumni Relations Officer 鈥擵olunteers and Communications during the summer. Scott brings a wealth of experience in event planning and hospitality to the Alumni Office. His extensive knowledge in sponsorship acquisition and stewardship promises to elevate our engagement with alumni.
Infrastructure update
The McCormack Gymnasium reopened last summer after a $5.5 million upgrade, funded entirely by the University. This project focused on improving air quality through ventilation upgrades and an architectural facelift featuring new hardwood flooring, scoreboards, nets, basketball equipment, and retractable bleachers.
Since January 2023, steady progress has been made on Harper Hall, with approximately 40% of the project now complete. This renovation involves a complete reconstruction of the residence, which first opened in 1965. Harper Hall is expected to be ready for Fall 2024 move-in, featuring 139 sustainable ensuites and a new Residence Life Zone.
NB Power designated the University as an 鈥淓nergy Champion鈥 earlier this year. Since 2019, we have invested $2.5 million in energy-saving and greenhouse gas-reducing initiatives, with a projected saving of $300,000 this year alone.