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Explore the latest stories, research highlights and campus news from across Carleton University.
Carleton Stories
Feature stories highlighting Carleton’s people, ideas and impact
The Historian and the House Cats
At Carleton University, historian Rod Phillips has built a career studying familiar yet overlooked subjects, from divorce and family life to wine and alcohol. In…
Spring Convocation 2026: Inspiring Graduating Students Share Their Stories
Carleton University’s campus will be in a late spring bloom and buzzing with energy from June 8 to 12 as the community comes together to…
Carleton Celebrates Graduating Ravens at Spring Convocation
From June 8 to 12, Carleton University will welcome crowds of graduating students, their family, friends and well-wishers to campus as the community celebrates Spring…
Fighting Fire with Engineering
Residential development across Canada is encroaching on the wildland-urban interface, a landscape where houses and infrastructure brush up against forests and other vegetation. Global warming…
Carleton Researchers Rethink Treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa
For some children, everyday moments aren’t just routine — they’re a risk. Simple acts like a comforting hug from mom, getting dressed for school or…
Carleton Journalism Alum at the Epicentre of White House News
The Associated Press (AP) is the international gold standard for nonpartisan, fact-based journalism. Since 1846, the American not-for-profit news agency has been a voice of…
University News
Carleton news, announcements and official updates
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, …
Carleton Faculty Member Named Canada Research Chair in Next-Gen Economics
Carleton University researcher Thomas Russell has been announced as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC). His innovative research focuses on developing advanced economic models that can …
What’s Open and Closed: Victoria Day
Carleton University is officially closed on Monday, May 18 and reopens on Tuesday, May 19. Some facilities continue to operate throughout Victoria Day; however, with reduced hours in some cases. Dining Services On May …
Carleton Experts Available – Federal Spring Economic Update
The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update today, and Carleton experts are available to comment. If you are interested in speaking with the …
Carleton Researcher Named Canada’s 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion
Carleton University’s engineering researcher Ahmed Abdulla has been named Canada’s 2026 National Champion by the Frontiers Planet Prize for his research on direct air capture, …
Expert Perspectives
Opinion pieces from Carleton faculty and PhD candidates featured in The Conversation Canada
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…
Why Mark Carney Is Pushing ‘Fortress North America’ Amid Deep Canadian Distrust of the U.S.
Prime Minister Carney recently said that “like Mexico, Canada remains open to deeper integration, including options for Fortress North America in (certain) sectors.” He added…
How AI-Generated Music Anthems Are Supporting Alberta Separatism
The future of the citizen petition Stay Free Alberta is in question after an Alberta judge ruled it cannot go ahead, although the province plans…
Stem Cells Have Potent Potential for Diabetes Treatment
Humans have around 30 trillion cells in our adult bodies. Amazingly, each of these cells came from a handful of about 100 stem cells in…
Slanguage: When Words Look Like Their Meaning, We Process Them Faster, New Research Reveals
Think about a word that looks like its meaning. For instance, the word bed kind of looks like a bed, with the vertical lines resembling…
New Ontario Water and Sanitation Law Could Pave the Way for the Financialization of Public Water
In November 2025, the Ontario government rushed through new legislation to dramatically restructure public drinking water and wastewater services without any public consultation. The Water…