"...It wasn’t until my dad handed me a copy of Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild that the power of writing became clear. After reading it in one sitting, I was changed." Connor Parent Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) Toronto, Ontario "I am creating audition packages to apply to artist diploma programs for opera performance, while at the…
Alan Iturriaga of Veracruz, Mexico came to King's thinking he was destined for a career in journalism. But, once here, he discovered another path—and is now graduating with a combined honours in the history of science and technology and philosophy. What drew you to King’s originally? I originally came for FYP and the journalism program,…
Hailing out of Houston, British Columbia, Indra Egan brought her musical background and two music degrees, as well as her curiosity, with the goal of getting her One-Year Bachelor of Journalism degree to write stories that can make a difference. What drew you to King’s originally? I’m a hard-core Anne of Green Gables fan, and…
Yuan Wang hoped coming to King's for her Master of Journalism degree from Sichuan, China would give her new skills and a new way of thinking. She exceeded her goals, coming away with her MJ and the Peter Mansbridge Investigative Writing Award for work praised as nuanced and elegant. What drew you to King’s originally? …
Connor Parent grew up in Toronto but always knew that, somehow, Halifax was in his future. One book, read in one sitting, introduced him to journalism and that led him to Halifax and King's Bachelor of Journalism (Hons.) degree. What drew you to King’s originally? I started telling friends I wanted to go to university…
A Bachelor of Music degree wasn't in Karina Matys's plans but while in FYP she found her voice in the King's Choir and never looked back. What drew you to King’s originally? I originally was drawn to King’s for the Foundation Year Program. I was one of the students who chose King’s for the versatility…
Margot Bunz came a long way from Calgary to play for the King's Blue Devils, but the journey brought her a chance to play the game she loves while she studied, close friends, a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a pathway to her eventual career. What drew you to King’s originally? I was drawn…
Dear King’s community, I am pleased to announce that at its special meeting on May 8, 2025, the Board of Governors ratified the recommendation of the Vice-Presidential Search Committee to appoint Professor Tim Currie as Vice-President of the University of King's College effective July 1, 2025. I would like to thank Professor Currie for agreeing…
Did you know Nova Scotia was the first province to officially recognize Access Awareness Week back in 1987? It was inspired by Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour. For the past 38 years, communities across the province have marked this week with events, conversations and creative initiatives aimed at driving change. This year, all of…
