There is a new Executive in Residence at NAIT’s Mawji Centre. Rob LeLacheur is a NAIT business graduate with a long history in traditional media. Now, he’s a digital media entrepreneur and the owner of Road 55. After graduating from NAIT’s marketing diploma program...
Proposed NAIT Applied AI diploma must have a competitive edge for future viability
NAIT might get an Applied Artificial Intelligence Diploma. The full-time, two-year program was first brought to Academic Council before being approved by the Board of Governors. NAIT currently has a continuing education course, AI-Driven Project Management, but the...
The Nugget recognized for excellence in student journalism with two national awards
The NAIT Nugget won two national student journalism awards in Vancouver last month. The John H. McDonald Awards for Excellence in Student Journalism, better known as the JHMs, recognize student journalists from across Canada. The JHMs are presented by the Canadian...
An exceptionally snowy season: How NAIT manages winter campus conditions
NAIT’s layout makes for easy winter travel between classes, since most buildings are connected by indoor pedways. But when students do have to brave the winter weather, whether it’s to walk from the LRT, bus stop or parking facilities, campus commutes can feel...
NAIT and NASA reach tentative agreement, will proceed to ratification vote
NAIT and NAIT’s Academic Staff Association (NASA) have reached a tentative agreement according to a news release sent on the evening of Feb. 5. For NAIT students, this means the potential to avoid a strike and class disruptions. The new deal will go to ratification by...
The Living Library Series is something your textbook can’t cover
What if people were “books” and you could read one by sitting down and listening? This is the idea with NAIT’s Living Library Series event, which was started in partnership with DestiNAITion Global, the International and Intercultural Community Centre (IICC) and the...
AV & The Inner City: Edmonton’s rising soul stars
From porch concerts to topping charts, soul music group AV & The Inner City is a local, “all-female, vocal-centric” band like no other, and they’re bringing a new and unique flavour to Edmonton’s music scene. Climbing to number seven on CKUA Radio’s top 30...
A first-timer’s tattoo guide
Getting your first tattoo can be intimidating; it is a piece of art that will stay with you forever. Despite the worries, it’s not as scary as it seems. The Nugget talked to Travis Salty from Easy Tiger Tattoo to compile a guide for students excited about taking their...
NAIT alumni holiday gift guide
Shopping for the holidays is rough. If you're trying to avoid the big-box stores this year, look local. Like, really local. The NAIT Alumni Business Directory is home to dozens of businesses owned by former NAIT students. We've done the hard work for you and found...
This Matters: NAIT’s annual vigil addresses gender-based violence, remembers victims of École Polytechnique massacre
NAIT staff, students and community members gathered in CAT Crossing on Friday to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women on Dec. 6. Remarks were shared by several speakers, including NAIT’s CEO and President Laura Jo Gunter and...










