Queen's Alumni

The 2026 Marty, Royce, Bader fellowship recipients are here, and their projects tackle rural housing, women’s reproductive health, and advocacy for ultra‑rare diseases. Congratulations to: Lisa Webb, Ariana Lewis and Stephanie Telesca! More: bit.ly/4eTCSjy

Author Robert Hough, Artsci’85, found the spark for "Anarchists in Love" on a dog walk. His new novel dives into the real lives of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, blending history, psychology, and sharp storytelling. Read more: bit.ly/43pPto6 #Queensalumnireview

Alumni return to #QueensUHomecoming for the familiar and often find something deeper. That has been true since 1926, when the 1st event inspired grads to create the QUAA. A century later, that choice still shapes how alumni reconnect with Queen’s. More: bit.ly/4ynl2wY

@queensu alumni have elected 10 grads to University Council, continuing a 150‑year tradition of alumni shaping the university’s future. Read more: bit.ly/3SvIrvJ

Before @queensu, Laura Scaffidi worked in her dad’s Ottawa music shop Mike's Music, learning attention to detail, initiative, and the value of hard work. Those lessons still guide her in her public service career today. Read more: bit.ly/4uW54Yx #Queensalumnireview

Laura Park, Artsci’19, went to New Zealand for a holiday job at a rural brewery. Three years later, she’s head brewer at Lakeman Brewing Co., winning medals and building a life near Lake Taupō — all powered by the science skills she honed @queensu. More: bit.ly/4vlh5qB

A sendoff for the books. 🎓 This year’s @queensu grads made their first stop as alumni at Summerhill Sendoff, taking a moment to connect, celebrate, and officially join the alumni community after convocation. Welcome to all our new alum!

Ian Spooner didn’t plan to be on TV. He followed the work he loved, and one invitation changed everything. Now the Artsci’83, MSc’88 alum is a key voice on The Curse of Oak Island, bringing science to millions. Read more: bit.ly/4ohIpmV #Queensalumnireview

Welcome to the 2026 @SchulichLeaders: Ryan Davis, Kaylee Gagné, Adrien Grégoire, Lincoln Ho, Jessie Li, Damen Marinakis, India Newell, Shiv Patel, Zane Radawiec, and Sarah Rose. More information to come this fall. @queensu #2026SchulichLeaders

What the @QSAA builds for students starts with volunteers like Yehonatan Shakarghi and Samantha Rogers. They’re helping strengthen mentorship and student–alumni connections while balancing full academic schedules. Read more: bit.ly/4oAa6Yg

Harvey Brownstone, Law'80, arrived at @queensu in 1975 not knowing he’d become Canada’s first openly gay judge. His memoir looks back at the moment his journey began on campus. For #PrideMonth, he’s shared an exclusive excerpt with us. Read more: bit.ly/4fQEMSR

Ten members of the @queensu community have been named to the #OrderofCanada, one of the country’s highest honours. The group includes a celebrated singer songwriter, a leading cardiologist, and an Indigenous leader behind A Mile in Their Shoes. Read more: bit.ly/4xPUzaV

🍁 #QueensU is the only Canadian university to make the worldwide top 10 for six straight years in the @TimesHigherEducation Sustainability Impact Ratings, a global ranking of 1,600+ universities advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about Canada's top-rated university for real-world impact ➡️ direc.to/oDFG

The pandemic reshaped birth stories in ways we’re still uncovering. @queensu's Danielle Macdonald is studying how COVID‑19 affected birth experiences in Kingston, speaking with women and health‑care providers about what those months were really like. More: bit.ly/4v34Lv6

A century in the making. For 100 years, @queensu alumni have returned to celebrate the traditions, memories, and connections that define #QueensUHomecoming. Join us Oct. 16–18 for Homecoming 100. Register now: bit.ly/4eFdfkS

🌎 4th in the world, 1st in Canada 🍁 #QueensU earned top results in the 2026 @timeshighered Sustainability Impact Ratings, a global ranking of 1,600+ universities advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Queen's is the only Canadian university to make the worldwide top 10 for six straight years, reflective of our community’s contributions to solving the world's greatest challenges. Learn more ➡️ direc.to/oDFG

A new investment is strengthening how future educators learn & connect with the world. The $1M OEE Legacy Fund in Memory of Bob Pieh supports the program’s return to @queensu, with recruitment resuming this fall & a new cohort arriving in May. Learn more: bit.ly/4akxaEx

Andre O’Bonsawin is the 2026 Indspire Education Laureate for his work nourishing reconciliation in education. He created the Tree of Life Indigenous Education Framework, guiding one of Canada’s largest school boards in helping Indigenous students. More: bit.ly/3SacetQ

A century of coming home. 🇷🇴 We're looking back at 100 years of #QueensUHomecoming through photos that show how alumni built this tradition from the very start. Read more: bit.ly/3SyUW9H

A renewed $2.5M investment from @Scotiabank is supporting AI research, innovation & learning that is shaping how the industry moves forward. It will fund research, hands-on learning, student financial support, & new ideas in AI. More: bit.ly/3QwavOW @smithbusiness