NAIT NewsWatch – March 27, 2026
March 31, 2026 - For our last regular NewsWatch episode of the season, downtown Edmonton is opening new affordable student housing, some NAIT programs will see a tuition increase, and a Top Chef Canada runner-up visit
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NAIT welcomes CCAA nationals as Ooks chase redemption on home court
NAIT is preparing to host the CCAA Men’s Volleyball National Championship from March 11–14, giving the Ooks a rare second life at a title run after being eliminated from the ACAC playoffs. Head coach Phil Dixon says bringing the tournament to NAIT is something the program has been working toward for years. “It’s quite the […]
NAIT Nugget wins gold and silver at 2026 Canadian University Press Awards
The NAIT Nugget Student Media earned national recognition at the 2026 John H. MacDonald Awards for Excellence in Student Journalism, standing out among nearly 600 submissions from student publications across Canada. The awards, presented annually by the Canadian University Press, recognize outstanding post-secondary reporting in multiple categories. This year, the NAIT Nugget brought home: For […]
NAITSA serves up free lunches for students to combat rising food insecurity
NAITSA set up a Food Security Pop-Up on NAIT’s campus on Feb. 23. Organizers handed out snacks, drinks and wraps to ensure that no NAIT student goes to class hungry, supporting them during unexpected hardships. “Everything is so expensive right now,” said Jessie B., organizer for the event. “We recognize that as being a student, […]
NAIT NewsWatch – February 27, 2026
On the third episode of NAIT NewsWatch this season, violence and unrest in Mexico leave Canadians stranded. Plus, look ahead at Ooks sports teams that are headed for playoffs and take a peak at their matchups and ongoing storylines. Then, we invite you along to explore the craft of leather-making on this week’s “Try This!”
NAIT Ooks will be hosting Men’s Volleyball Nationals
The Ooks will play host to the CCAA Men’s Volleyball Nationals for the first time in the school’s history, starting March 11. Eight teams from across the country will take part in the tournament. “It always puts NAIT on the map, a lot of places around the country don’t know where it is, but when […]
