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Concordia in the news
Posted on November 12, 2014

Concordia in the news features stories of Concordians who appear in the news. Discover alumni, students, faculty and experts who recently made an impact in the media.

University affairs

Various issues concerning Concordia University are often reported on by news outlets. Here is the most recent coverage pertaining to the institution: 

  • University Affairs is the latest to write about RECODE, a $10-million initiative of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. Concordia is one of eighteen universities and colleges across Canada that have received matching RECODE grants to encourage students to become social entrepreneurs. 

  • The Montreal Gazette picks up a Concordia announcement that long-time basketball coach John Dore is retiring after 26 years on the court sidelines, including 15 years as head coach. Among Dore's claims to fame with the Stingers: 13 berths in the CIS national championship tournament and the CIS title in 1990.