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UASU in the News

The work that your UASU does often catches the eye of news outlets, resulting in plenty of media coverage. We're proud to say that our efforts to champion student needs and tackle important issues have made their way into news stories. From fighting for affordable education to standing up for student rights, our impactful initiatives and campaigns grab the attention of journalists who recognize the importance of shining a light on our work. 

22/23 VP External, Christian Fotang, being interviewed by CTV News.

New Articles

Article - Post-secondary students skipping meals, dodging scams amid housing crunch - July 10, 2024

Article - U of A to disclose, review investment policies after student and staff pressure - June 18, 2024

Radio Interview - CBC Alberta at Noon - May 25, 2024

Article - Staff, students want independent investigation into police removal of U of A protesters - May 23, 2024

Article - Intervention policière à l’Université de l’Alberta : des réponses sont demandées - May 23, 2024

Article - Anger growing over how U of A, Edmonton police dismantled pro-Palestinian protest - May 14, 2024

Radio Interview - 630 CHED - May 14, 2024

Article - The number of Alberta post-secondary students relying on provincial loans is ballooning - Mar. 26, 2024

Article - Alberta post-secondary students and faculty warn flat 2024 budget will squeeze universities, students - Mar. 12, 2024

Article - Student groups express frustration with new AB budget - Mar. 5, 2024

Article - Affordability measures won't make student life more affordable, says U of A student union - Mar. 1, 2024

Article - Edmonton chamber, U of A union concerned about Alberta pharmacare decision - Feb 28, 2024

Article - The 2nd Black President of University of Alberta Students' Union in over 116 years - Feb 2024

Video Interview - Interview with University of Alberta Students' Union Vice-President External Chris Beasley - Jan. 25, 2024

Article - University students fall through cracks as costs multiply - Dec. 20, 2023

Article - Student leaders advocate for housing diversity as Laurent Tower opens - Oct. 12, 2023

Article - The University of Alberta’s $1.4 million-dollar Nazi problem - Oct. 4, 2023

Article - University of Alberta 10-year plan includes strategies to boost enrolment, improve ranking - Sept. 19, 2023

Article - University of Alberta unveils strategic plan to boost enrollment by 35% in next decade - Sept. 19, 2023

Article - Edmonton post-secondary students navigate higher costs, lower availability of housing as school year begins - Aug. 29, 2023

Article - University of Alberta, NAIT expect record-high admissions for international students - Aug. 23, 2023

Video Interview - U of A students’ union sounds alarm about lack of housing - Aug. 10, 2023

Article - An Open Letter on the Hate-Motivated Attack at the University of Waterloo - July 14, 2023

Radio Interview - U of A students are asking for more campus security - Mar. /2023

Article - Alberta reducing student loan interest rate, doubling grace period, capping tuition hikes - Feb. 16/2023

Article - UCP to cap post-secondary tuition growth at two per cent beginning in 2024-25 - Feb. 16/2023

Article - Local food banks struggling to adjust due to record demand - Feb. 16/2023

Article - ​​Alberta government says universities must provide yearly reports on free speech - Feb. 3/2023

Article - How the elimination of interest on federal student loans could give graduates a boost - Nov. 24/2022

Article - Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage - Oct. 7/2022

Article - University of Alberta Campus Food Bank continues to face high demand - Sept. 11/2022