Seven years in the NFL, a Grey Cup ring, and multiple Canadian Interuniversity Sport awards are just a few unexpected turns on Brett Jones’ road to medical school. Jones attributes his success to the University of Regina and the Regina Rams, with whom he played from 2009 to 2012. There, despite adversity, he learned resilience […]
Of all the things that Linda Vail Dodd learned at the University of Regina, one of the most valuable was how to turn archrivals into teammates. Fifty years later, those same teammates have become lifelong friends she still meets with at least once a year. “We came from fairly diverse backgrounds and there we all […]
Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2024 edition of Degrees magazine. With the University of Regina’ 50th anniversary year now in full swing, it’s been my pleasure to see our many communities join us to mark this special occasion. In this issue of Degrees, you’ll read about some of the incredible accomplishments of our alumni – community volunteers, […]
Chris Getzlaf BBA’07 is a University of Regina alumnus, having graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree that he earned while playing as a receiver with the Regina Thunder and then the University of Regina Rams. Drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2007, he was soon traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where […]
Meet the outstanding alumni being honoured at the 2024 Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards
Our university is home to outstanding students pursuing their passions in the arts, business, science, healthcare, social justice, and education. U of R alumni have strong ties to their faculties, and with this in mind, we invite you to consider making a gift in support of the faculty that supported you throughout your university career. This […]
Kerry Benjoe BA’00, MJ’20, Devin Heroux BJ’12, Kelly Malone BAJ’13, and Dani Wawryk BAJ ’09 are at the top of their game in an ever-changing industry.
A lot can happen in 50 years — between completing degrees, embarking on fulfilling careers, starting families, and creating and contributing to communities here at home and around the world, our alumni have fascinating stories to tell. With this in mind, Degrees caught up with five athletic greats over the past five decades of varsity sport at the University of Regina.
When you walk into the MacKenzie Art Gallery exhibition, Whispers from the Vault, you’re greeted by three ceramic sculptures by Joe Fafard: a Ted Godwin bust, a Jack Sures bust, and a full-length portrait of art historian Maija Bismanis. “I call that section, ‘Meet My Professors’. It sums up concisely my schooling at the University […]
This past September, Saskatchewanian – and U of R alum – Tracy Muggli BSW’88 was sworn in to the Senate. Over her impressive career, Senator Muggli has dedicated herself to improving health and wellness outcomes in Saskatchewan. In addition to her years of service as a social worker, Senator Muggli served as Director of Mental […]