Stories and News
Explore the latest stories, research highlights and campus news from across Carleton University.
Carleton Stories
Feature stories highlighting Carleton’s people, ideas and impact
Prescribing Innovation: Carleton Nursing Program Leading the Way in Health-Care Access
Visiting a health-care clinic brings the strains on Canada’s medical system into sharp focus: crowded waiting rooms, busy physicians and nurses who have limited time…
CKCU 93.1 FM: Community Radio at Carleton University
As Canada’s first campus-based community radio station, CKCU 93.1 FM has been a staple of Ottawa-Gatineau’s airwaves for 50 years, amplifying local voices, emerging artists…
Once Ravens, Now Olympians: Chasing Gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Former Ravens will hit the ice and the slopes in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, as elite athletes from around the world gather in northern Italy…
Beyond Words: Exploring the Benefits of Bilingualism for Neurodiverse People
Bilingualism offers many cognitive and social advantages, including enhanced complex mental skills such as problem solving and improved multitasking. In today’s interconnected world, being able…
Global Champions: Ravens Win Basketball World Cup
Under the sweltering heat of Brasília’s mid-November sun, four members of the Ravens women’s basketball team took to the international stage at the 2025 FISU…
Reimagining Responses to the Refugee Crisis
The geopolitical chaos of the past few years has made life even more precarious for millions of people around the world who have been forced…
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from Carleton faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
How Canada-Cuba Relations Must Navigate the Dangers of the U.S. Embargo
The United States government recently announced it will allow companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid a severe fuel shortage on the island. Earlier…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Shows American Checks and Balances Are Still at Work
As we approach the halfway point of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second — and constitutionally last — term in office, Canadian polls reveal an increasingly…
How Sports Betting Is Changing the Way People Watch Sports
The Seattle Seahawks may have easily dispatched the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday, but a more consequential battle unfolded off the field. Sports…
Epiaceratherium Itjilik: The Rhino That Lived in the Arctic
Paleontologists at the Canadian Museum of Nature have recently been studying the skeletal remains of a rhinoceros. This might not sound remarkable at first, but…
Increasing Math Scores: Why Ontario Needs Early Numeracy Screening
Ontario’s 2024-25 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) standardized test results were recently released, and almost half (49 per cent) of Grade 6 students in…
With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean Women Hold the Sword, the Microphone — and Possibly an Oscar
When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar…
University News
Carleton news, announcements and official updates
Carleton Experts Available – International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8, and Carleton experts are available to comment on related topics. If you are interested in speaking with the experts …
Carleton Experts Available – Cartel Conflict in Mexico
Thousands of Canadians are currently trapped in Mexico as the conflict between Mexican authorities and cartels continues. Carleton experts are available to comment on related …
Carleton Alum to Lead Canada’s U.S. Trade Negotiations
Distinguished public servant and Carleton University graduate Janice Charette is Canada’s new Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States. Charette, who was appointed to the …
Carleton Welcomes Significant Investment in Ontario’s Higher Education Sector
Carleton University welcomes today’s announcement from the Government of Ontario of a $6.4 billion investment in the province’s postsecondary sector over four years. This new …
What’s Open and Closed: Family Day
Carleton University is officially closed on Monday, Feb. 16, for Family Day. Please take note of the following changes to the hours of operation for some facilities on the holiday. …
Six Carleton Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada
Six Carleton community members, including a former Carleton president, faculty and alumni, have been named to the Order of Canada. These trailblazers have been recognized for their positive impact and exceptional …