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Trent University Voted Canada’s Most Beautiful Campus

Aerial photo of the Symons Campus in Peterborough earns most votes from students in Academica Group’s national photography contest

August 28, 2026

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Dr. Mark Skinner Appointed as Provost & Vice-President Academic at Trent University

Five-year term follows interim year as provost, advancing academic values, AI strategy, new programs, and institutional policy at Trent

April 29, 2026

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Trent University and Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Launch First-of-its-Kind Double Degree

Students graduate with both Bachelor of Arts and Science and a Doctor of Naturopathy degree in accelerated seven-year pathway

September 10, 2025

Dr. Mark Skinner Appointed Interim Provost & Vice-President, Academic as Dr. Michael Khan Accepts University Presidency in Atlantic Canada

Accomplished Trent University leader steps into provost’s role following Dr. Michael Khan’s successful tenure as Trent provost

February 6, 2025

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Dr. Sarah West Appointed Dean of Science at Trent University

Professor West to build on more than a decade of success supporting student academic excellence and advancing research innovation at Trent University

January 22, 2025

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Dr. Michael Khan Reappointed Provost and Vice-President Academic at Trent University

Dr. Khan to continue driving academic excellence and innovation in second five-year term

June 5, 2024

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B.A in Human Rights & Global Justice Launching Fall 2024

New degree program features paid co-op opportunities, international field study, and hands-on career experience for students

April 25, 2024

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Together Again: Celebrating a Return to In-Person Work and Life at Trent

Trent employees welcomed back to campus by senior leadership

August 24, 2021

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Seven Virtual Learning Initiatives at Trent Receive $900,000 Provincial Funding Boost

Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy supports Trent projects aimed at digital content development and improving digital capacity

May 18, 2021

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Four Outstanding Trent Employees Honoured with 2021 Eminent Service Awards

Provost and Vice-President Academic; Alumni Coordinator; Archivist; Academic Advisor recognized with awards recognizing distinguished careers

April 21, 2021