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Concordia in the news
Posted on June 9, 2015

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: 

  • Global News Montreal reports that journalist and political activist Kenneth Deer, the current Secretary of the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake, was one of six honorary doctorate recipients at the Concordia Spring 2015 convocation ceremonies, yesterday afternoon at Place des Arts. Yahoo! News also links to the report.
  • MSN Money reprises an earlier CBC text story about the fossil fuel divestment movement in Canada. Concordia's sustainable investment fund is mentioned.
  • University Affairs' latest list of appointments includes that of Laura Mitchell as inaugural director of Concordia's new Student Success Centre. Mitchell came to Concordia from Bishop's, where she was a psychology professor.