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May 21, 2026

Student Research on Polarized Light, Birefringence Supported by New Undergrad Physics Award

By building connections beyond the classroom, Khoi Ngo secures funding for summer research through the inaugural Dr. Ian Affleck ’71 Physics Undergraduate Research Prize

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Business Alum Accelerates Growth at One of Canada’s Top Women-Led Companies

Head of Designed Wealth Management Gillian Kunza ’04 reflects on entrepreneurship, creativity, and the value of taking that first push off the dock.

May 21, 2026
Environmental & Life Sciences M.Sc. student Ainsley Taggett assesses non-vascular species and community dynamics in the Yukon

How Mosses and Lichens Help Ecosystems Recover After Disturbance

Research by master’s student Ainsley Taggett examines early indicators of natural ecological recovery

May 21, 2026
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Symons Award Recipient Uncovers Shifts in Bullying When Identity and Socioeconomic Status Intersect

Dr. Nour Hammami finds affluent newcomer youth reported higher rates of in-school and cyberbullying than expected, pointing to the role of identity and belonging in classrooms and school environments

May 19, 2026
Alexis Rudat’s ’17 (Traill College) standing in front of Pineiro Law with owner, and lawyer Curtis Pineiro ’99

Trent/Swansea Grad Joins Mentor's Law Firm in Peterborough

Alexis Rudat '17 begins her career as a lawyer working alongside Trent alum Curtis Pineiro '99

May 14, 2026
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Luke Bentvelzen Named Head Coach of Trent Excalibur Women’s Rugby

Experienced coach and rugby leader brings a student-centered approach to the Excalibur program

May 13, 2026
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Trent Durham Research, Regional Relationships Focus of May Board of Governors Meeting

Community collaboration in the Durham region, new Board appointments and strengthened credit ratings among meeting highlights

May 13, 2026
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Trent Excalibur Rowing Wins Women’s National Sculling Championship at U.S. Regatta

Trent student-athletes earn multiple gold medals and podium finishes in standout performance at prestigious Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta

May 12, 2026
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Trent Alumni at the Helm of Canada’s Nursing Future

As Canada’s chief nursing officer, Dr. Leigh Chapman ’91 is helping chart a stronger, more sustainable future for nursing

May 12, 2026
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Language and Linguistics Program hosts 25th Annual Chinese Bridge Competition

Two Trent students deliver cultural performances in Chinese with Antonella Batchi taking third place in Toronto region final

May 11, 2026
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Inaugural Lulu Johnston Memorial Award Recipient to Champion Rural Healthcare

Jaden Sommerville will be supported by an $8,000 scholarship as she enters her third year of B.Sc. in Nursing

May 11, 2026
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