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Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026

Faculty of Arts researchers among 25 projects advancing innovation in teaching and learning, with eight Faculty of Arts researchers named among this year’s grant recipients.

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Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026

Event honours the impact of teachers, researchers, creators and administrators at UCalgary and beyond

From 'Hamnet' to Homegrown

From post-pandemic wellness to water-conscious living, gardening is taking root in new ways. UCalgary experts Dr. Anne Katzenberg, PhD, Lex van der Raadt, BA’06, BA’11, MA’15, and Jack Goodwin, BSc’09 explore how growing spaces like Silver Springs Botanical Gardens are shaping healthier people, stronger communities and more sustainable cities.

After the Dream, Then What?

For athletes and graduates alike, the end of a defining chapter raises a familiar question: what’s next? Brooklyn McDougall, BSc’21, shares her experience with the Olympic blues, retirement and how she’s navigating the transition through art and a return to UCalgary.

A distinguished academic career from UCalgary to Princeton

Andrew Zissos, MA'93, credits his scholarly formative steps to the Department of Classics

Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026

Recognizing outstanding research, teaching, and community achievements

UCalgary’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition returns with powerful research stories

The Faculty of Graduate Studies brought together top presenters to share their work in three minutes, focusing on clarity, storytelling and public understanding

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