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A Quebec first: School of Performance opens at Concordia
Concordia has created Quebec’s first School of Performance, bringing together its Departments of Contemporary Dance, Music and Theatre into a single interdisciplinary hub opening in September 2026.
“The school’s approach serves the various realities of today’s arts scene,” says Shauna Janssen, associate dean of Academic Programs and Pedagogy. “Students will move beyond a single discipline, drawing inspiration from other fields to create engaged, inspired and impactful work.”
The school will offer expanded opportunities for experimental creation, hybrid performance work and connections with Montreal’s cultural sector, including festivals and arts organizations. It will also help prepare students for diverse careers in the arts, cultural leadership and creative industries, while redefining what performance education can be in Quebec.
STEP Forward helps boosts confidence for student employees
Concordia’s STEP Forward Student Staff Leadership Program is helping student employees build confidence, reflect on their skills and connect their on-campus jobs to future goals. Supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation, the program offers workshops, mentorship, peer learning and leadership training. A pilot cohort reported increased confidence and stronger engagement in their roles, with supervisors also noting growth in critical thinking and initiative.
STEP Forward pilot cohort
John Molson School tops Canada in Bloomberg Businessweek ranking
The John Molson School of Business has been ranked the number-one business school in Canada for its MBA program in Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2025–26 rankings. It is recognized for strong outcomes in compensation, learning, networking and entrepreneurship, and is based on feedback from students, alumni and employers.
“These rankings affirm our reputation for being an exceptional international business school,” says Anne-Marie Croteau, dean of the John Molson School. “Our MBA graduates are highly sought-after by employers and continue onto rewarding careers.”
Regional career fair connects international engineering students to Quebec job market
The annual Foire des régions conference hosted by Concordia helped connect engineering students and recent alumni with employers from across Quebec. Attendees explored career opportunities beyond Montreal and spoke with organizations from across the province, networked with recruiters and gained insights into engineering roles in diverse sectors, helping students to better understand and access regional employment pathways.
PhD-level internship program helps students gain experience beyond academia
Concordia’s Doctoral Student Internship Program (DSIP) gives PhD students paid, hands-on experience beyond academia through part-time roles in university administrative offices. Launched in 2024, the program runs three times a year and allows students like Atefeh Heydari, PhD student in the Social and Cultural Analysis program, to apply their research skills to real projects, policy work and community initiatives. “It’s rewarding to see my research skills applied in a practical setting with immediate impact,” Heydari says.
Concordia unveils comprehensive French terminology database
LexiConcordia — a comprehensive professional French terminology tool with more than 4,500 specialized terms — enables students, researchers and professionals to find reliable, contextualized translations in a wide range of fields.
The ambitious database, coordinated by Réussir en français with support from the Government of Quebec, aims to strengthen the use of accurate French terminology in professional settings, while helping users navigate complex disciplinary vocabulary and better integrate French into academic and workplace environments.
