
After eight years at the helm, the high-energy president leaves a strong legacy that includes a more globally engaged university, proud of its bilingualism and research excellence.
Articles
Joining forces for the best education
First Nations students and uOttawa teacher candidates both benefit from an enduring partnership that is helping to preserve Algonquin culture and bring Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum.
Mission Monarch: citizens to the rescue
A uOttawa professor is at the forefront of an innovative project to save monarchs from extinction by mobilizing Canadians to keep an eye on habitats where the king of butterflies breeds.
A forensic pathology pioneer
Canada’s first Indigenous forensic pathologist found her career path in her first month of medical school after hearing a professor’s simple explanation about how cells change.
CO-OP: Test-driving the future
By trying out a variety of jobs, students like Esther Kim are expanding their horizons and adding value to their degrees. They are also invigorating workplaces, in Ottawa and beyond, with their energy and enthusiasm.
Schools help refugees put down roots
Syrian children joining classrooms across the country are the latest new arrivals being helped by caring teachers to integrate into Canadian society.
Alex Trebek gift supports big thinking
The distinguished alumnus has given $5 million to uOttawa to create the Forum for Dialogue. His latest donation means we’ll hear from more powerful voices like Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee.
Survival of the fittest
As innovators shake up the established financial services ecosystem, two alumni have carved out a niche in this rapidly evolving sector.
Medicare: Quirky past, uncertain future
Veteran Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard argues that knowing something about the history of health care in Canada is crucial to understanding its current struggles.
Upcoming Events
Alumni reception in Paris
Don't miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with your alma mater and meet the University of Ottawa's president designate Jacques Frémont.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Alumni reception in London
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reconnect with your alma mater, meet incoming president Jacques Frémont and listen to guest speaker Brenda Trenowden.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.