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2026 Emerging Leader Alumni Award Winner: Christopher Thompson
Posted on Jun 23rd, 2026
The Algoma University Emerging Leader Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of an Alumni who demonstrates exceptional early-career achievements, leadership potential, and a strong promise for future impact. The 2026 Emerging Leader Award is proudly presented to Christopher Thompson (BA ’19).
The Breadth of Opportunity: Jarett Marasco’s Journey from Algoma U to Heliene Inc.
Posted on Jun 23rd, 2026
When Jarett Marasco (BBA ’16) was closing the bakery at Rome’s during the final year of his bachelor’s degree, a chance encounter with a professor changed the trajectory of his burgeoning career. Sofia Silberberg, an instructor at Algoma University,
2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Brad Jacobs
Posted on Jun 23rd, 2026
The Algoma University Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of an Alumni who has reached a pinnacle of personal and professional achievement. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award is proudly presented to Brad Jacobs (BA ’07).
During his time at the institution,
More Than Numbers: Kelly Maidens on the Gift of Compassion and Balance
Posted on May 26th, 2026
Kelly Maidens (BBA 97’) knows that a career in finance is about more than just numbers. It is about people, balance, and the steady hand required to guide families through their most difficult moments.
As a Senior National Financial Planning Account Director at Desjardins Independent Network,
A Foundation of Purpose: Matt Neveu’s Journey from Algoma University to Indigenous Banking Leadership
Posted on Apr 22nd, 2026
Building a career grounded in trust and purpose is a journey that Matthew Neveu (Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA ’10) began at Algoma University. As a member of Batchewana First Nation, Neveu found that the University offered more than an education;
From Psychology Student to Family Physician: Dr. Coccimiglio’s Path to Practising Medicine
Posted on Mar 20th, 2026
Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, Dr. Victoria Coccimiglio felt a strong connection to her community, one that would later shape both her education and her career.
Choosing to remain in her hometown for her undergraduate studies,
Rooted in Community, Driven by Connection: Leslie’s Journey Since Algoma University
Posted on Feb 19th, 2026
In 2008, Leslie Bridge (BA ’08) graduated from Algoma University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice and Sociology, a milestone that marked both an academic achievement and a personal homecoming. After spending her first year at King’s College at Western University,
When Education Sparks a Life of Wellness and Compassion
Posted on Dec 12th, 2025
For Adella Turda, community has always been at the heart of everything she does. Originally from Caledon, Ontario, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Community, Economic and Social Development (CESD) at Algoma University in 2016,