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
Carleton Alum Explores the ‘Open World’ in L.A.
In an open-world video game, players navigate a non-linear environment, choosing which objectives to pursue. Unlike, say, Super Mario, in which the goal is basically…
Angelique Francis’ Path from Student to Award-Winning Artist
Angelique Francis was seven years old the first time she sang in front of an audience. She didn’t know it then, but music would come…
Meet the Carleton Alum Telling Ottawa’s 200-Year Story
Nestled between Parliament Hill and the Rideau Canal Locks sits the Bytown Museum, dedicated to sharing the history of the region — as unceded Anishinaabe…
Empowering Canadian SMEs to Compete with E-Commerce Giants
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Canada, selling online has become essential to survival. But the platforms that offer access to millions of customers…
Finding Solutions to Senior Isolation
For seniors, chronic loneliness is more than isolation – it can be a serious health risk linked to declines in physical and mental health. The…
Looking Back at Spring Convocation
Last week, the Carleton University community celebrated the achievements of more than 6900 graduates as Spring Convocation brought students, families, friends and supporters together on campus for five days of ceremonies. Convocation marks…
University News
Carleton news, announcements and official updates
Carleton Researchers Secure $7.5 Million in SSHRC Partnership Grants
Three Carleton University-led research initiatives have been awarded Partnership Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), bringing $7.5 million in federal funding …
Carleton Experts Available: Ontario Wildfires
Wildfires continue to burn and move quickly in northern Ontario, creating air quality issues and forcing thousands from their homes. Carleton experts are available to …
Three Carleton Community Members Appointed to the Order of Canada
Three Carleton University community members have been named to the Order of Canada. These exceptional leaders have been recognized for their leadership and contributions which have positively impacted the lives of numerous Canadians. The newest Carleton community …
What’s Open and Closed: Canada Day
Carleton University is officially closed on July 1 for Canada Day. Some facilities continue to operate throughout the holiday, with reduced hours in some cases. Dining Services On June 30, there will be …
Carleton Celebrates 2026 Spring Convocation Medal Winners
From June 8 to 12, Carleton University celebrates Spring Convocation as more than 6900 graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Among them are …
Carleton-Led Hub Expands Support for Black Entrepreneurs
Carleton University welcomes the renewed federal support for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) through March 2028, reinforcing the university’s leadership role in advancing research, …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from Carleton faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
The U.S. Narrowly Upheld Birthright Citizenship. What About Canada?
The United States Supreme Court recently struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to limit birthright citizenship for children based on their parents’…
Want To Be a Better Reader? Here’s How To Practise Active Reading
If you’re part of Gen Z, chances are you rely on social media for news and current events. And if you’re under 30, you’re more…
At the 2026 World Cup, There Will Be More Winners Than Just the Champion
Who wouldn’t want to know who the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be? That’s impossible without a crystal ball. In reality, along…
Mothering While Black: To Protect Our Children, We Draw on Traditions of Refusal
In March 2026, Now Magazine reported that a mother, Nicola, discovered her nine-year-old son had found his name on a “kill list” along with names…
Spectacular Deficits and Record Revenues: FIFA’s Financial Cycles Are a Winning Strategy
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization.…
What Are the Risks of Contracting West Nile Virus From a Mosquito in Canada?
As a dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Ontario this week, Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses…