University of King's College, Halifax

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, who, last week, crossed the stage into the next chapter of their lives.

View the full album of Encaenia photos, by Calnen Photography, to help you rejoice and reminisce:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVGn3

06/05/2026

Karlee Facey was in the middle of a workout when she checked her email and found out she had won the King’s essay contest.

Her reaction? She ran across the gym to tell her friend, called her mom at work and, in her words, “actually started jumping.”

A Grade 12 student from Halifax, N.S., Karlee wrote her winning essay on Plato’s The Republic, exploring justice, enlightenment and the allegory of the cave. For Karlee, challenging books matter because “I don’t think there is any other way to learn.”

As this year’s essay contest winner, Karlee will receive a gift card to the King’s Co-op Bookstore covering the full cost of her Foundation Year Program books. She’ll join King’s this fall, where she plans to study literature and play on the women’s soccer team.

Congratulations, Karlee. We can’t wait to welcome you to King’s! Learn more about Karlee’s essay: https://ukings.ca/news/essay-contest-winner-karlee-facey/

06/04/2026

Know someone who would thrive at King’s?

Through the Alumni Referral Project, King’s alumni and current students can help future students find their way to our campus community.

If there’s a curious thinker, passionate reader, future journalist, scientist, musician or someone ready for a university experience shaped by big ideas, we’d love to hear about them!

Each June, one admitted student who has been referred will be randomly selected to receive a $2,000 non-renewable award.

Refer a future King’s student today: https://ukings.ca/alumni/community/alumni-referral-project/

06/03/2026

Today, our staff and faculty came together to participate in Red Shirt Day®—an annual event held during National AccessAbility Week to raise awareness and show support for Canadians living with disabilities.

Afterwards, participants enjoyed an ice cream social funded by the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities 🍦

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

King’s has received an RBC Barrier Buster Grant from Rick Hansen Foundation in collaboration with RBC and RBC Foundation, marking the 40th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour!

The grant will help create an accessible kitchen in Alexandra Hall by removing the everyday barriers that limit safe, independent use for all students—and these upgrades have already begun.

“Creating a space that more people can use comfortably supports inclusion and helps ensure students with disabilities can fully participate in the residence experience,” says Accessibility Officer Michelle Mahoney. “We are proud to be part of the national RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program.”

Learn more: https://ukings.ca/news/rbc-barrier-buster-grant/

06/02/2026

From May 18 to 22, a cohort of eight fellows gathered at King’s to learn the craft of photojournalism from industry-leading Indigenous professionals at the inaugural IndigiNews ReFocus Photojournalism Fellowship.

At the end of the program, the fellows showcased their photographs from the week and were presented with a certificate and wrapped in a blanket to represent love and support from the community around them.

IndigiNews publisher and ReFocus co-founder Eden Fineday told guests her mission for the program—beyond boosting participants’ photojournalism skills—was “to shower the fellows with love and acceptance and support.”

Read more about the fellowship: https://ukings.ca/news/indigenous-photojournalism-fellows-end-week-with-emotion-filled-ceremony/

Photos by Aaron Hemens / IndigiNews

06/02/2026

The Alumni Day festivities begin this weekend! We’re so excited to welcome you back to campus.

Haven’t purchased your brunch tickets yet? This is your last reminder to do so!

Secure your tickets and see the full list of celebrations: https://ukings.ca/events/alumni-day-2026/

See you soon 🎉

Photo by Kelly Clark

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month, King’s!

On Tuesday, June 9, join us in the Quad at 9:30 a.m. for an official Pride Flag raising event.

And don’t forget—the Halifax Pride Festival takes place from July 16 to July 26.

We wish you a joyful and affirming Pride season!

06/01/2026

National AccessAbility Awareness Week and Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia are celebrated from May 31 to June 6, and this year, Nova Scotia’s theme is “Disability Justice: Stronger Together, First Voice Leading Change.”

An Access Awareness Week flag will fly in the Quad throughout the week, and on June 3rd, King’s will participate in Red Shirt Day to raise awareness and show support for Canadians living with disabilities. Wear a red shirt this Wednesday to participate and join us in the Quad at 1:30 p.m. for a group photo, followed by an ice cream social.

Learn more about Access Awareness Week Nova Scotia: https://nsleo.com/access-awareness-week-nova-scotia/