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STU students elect new student union for 2026-27 academic year
Colby Leblanc is the incoming STUSU president for the 2026-27 academic year. (Credit: STU Communications) The St. Thomas University Students’ Union held its annual general election on March 9 and March 10. Fifteen candidates ran in total, a number chief returning officer Thomas Hamilton described as “on the higher end” compared to previous years. Colby Leblanc won the race for president, defeating fellow candidate Gabriel Prah. Leblanc, a human rights student and current at-

Jennifer William
Mar 233 min read


STU appoints Sandra Irving as chancellor of the university, concerns arise
St. Thomas University granted Sandra Irving an honorary degree in 2017 to recognize her significant contributions to society, higher education and support to students across Atlantic Canada (Credit: STU Communications) On Feb. 17, St. Thomas University (STU) announced that Sandra Irving, the widow of late oil tycoon Arthur Irving, was appointed chancellor by the university’s board of governors. The news came in as Hon. Graydon Nicholas, the first Indigenous judge to be appoin

Emilia Alvear
Mar 23 min read
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