From growing up between Montreal and Saudi Arabia to finding creative purpose at AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, Mahmoud Istanbouli’s path to architecture has been anything but conventional.

After years supporting people experiencing housing insecurity, Katie Brousseau returned to AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ to pursue a Master of Planning. Now graduating, she reflects on the power of policy, the value of community, and her deepening commitment to equity in the housing system.

This spring, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ marks a historic milestone as the first graduates of its Black and African Diaspora Studies major cross the Convocation stage. Meet James Dixon and Portia Wright.

Meaghan De Adder’s global adventure sparked a powerful political awakening — from Halifax roots to Seoul streets — and a thesis that challenges injustice towards women.

Sophia Maskine made what she described as a risky decision going back to school for music. But now she’s headed to Berlin, taking on a role with the Berlin Opera Academy and eager to immerse herself in the rich opera culture.