Saint Mary’s University keeps classes small, with an average of 40 students in an introductory course. Saint Mary’s also has a strong international community; almost a third of its student body hails from more than 110 countries. “Saint Mary’s is a caring, close-knit community more typically associated with smaller universities, combined with the research and student engagement opportunities of the largest Canadian institutions,” says president Robert Summerby-Murray. “We offer a bright, ambitious vision for the future—a world without limits.”

This past fall, the Sobey School of Business launched a new curriculum with core courses in sustainability, entrepreneurship and operations management, in addition to the foundational courses in management, finance and accounting previously offered. Bachelor of commerce students get hands-on learning through case competitions, international experience, student-run investment programs and interaction with the business community. The Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health has expanded and is developing new programs for students. With a mission to deliver responsible approaches to sport, the centre focuses on research, community engagement and the student experience. The campus is small and intimate, occupying a leafy city block in Halifax’s South End. Downtown, with its restaurants and animated nightlife, is only minutes away. A network of overpasses and tunnels gets students to and from class without having to set foot outside in bad weather.

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A new online hub, developed by members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, provides information about events and services, as well as community updates during Pride season.