Celebrate all things garnet and gold as Concordia University marks its 50th anniversary from June 2024 to June 2025!
50 years of transformative education and impact
For 50 years, Concordia University has combined innovative education with groundbreaking research to drive positive change. From developing cutting-edge programs that help students bring their ideas to life to designing energy-efficient buildings, advancing ethical AI frameworks and beyond, Concordia continues to build on its storied legacy while preparing the next generation to tackle the world’s most pressing issues.
Our history
Trace how Concordia grew from the roots of our founding institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University, which merged on August 24, 1974.
Campus audio tours
Five chapters. Fifty sites. Two campuses.
Tune in to our 50th anniversary podcast to discover key moments of our history.
Our distinctions
Take pride in how Concordians have contributed to society and how they, in turn, have been recognized through several distinctions.
Our anniversary news
Read more about our first Concordians and how their alma mater contributed to their success.
Great Concordian: Stacey Jackson, multifaceted entertainer
Cherished advice that launched a career
Great Concordian: Naveed Irshad, president and CEO of Manulife Canada
Great Concordian: Rana Ghorayeb, engineer and institutional executive
Forever Forward Fund
Since its founding 50 years ago, Concordia is now known for its accessible, experiential and next-generation education and research. Reflecting on past achievements, and filled with hope for the vibrant future ahead, the Forever Forward Fund: Celebrating Concordia’s 50th Anniversary gives university leadership the flexibility to direct resources to areas that might have unexpected needs, or that would benefit from a bolstered budget.
Publications from the archives
A selection of publication covers from the past half-century. See the full collection compiled by Records Management and Archives.
