At NAIT, students training for careers in culinary are surrounded by polished dishes, trending techniques and constant inspiration online. But according to NAIT’s 2026 Hokanson Chef in Residence Alex Kim, that exposure may work against the craft of culinary arts. “I...
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...
NAIT Culinary Arts grad and IKA Culinary Olympic silver medalist Crystal Higgins is now executive chef at Beaumont’s beloved Chartier. In January, the French-Canadian restaurant announced that the new executive chef would be introduced to the public through a...
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...
YIKES! Film Festival is gearing up for its third year in Edmonton on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The festival focuses on horror, sci-fi and experimental films in an atypical, laid-back atmosphere. Danny Chamberlin, Festival Director and NAIT alum, said YIKES! differs from other...
Sustainability Spotlight is a collaboration between the Nugget and NAITSA’s Sustainability Committee. Each month, the committee interviews a sustainability expert to learn more about their journey. This month features Sara Farrar, NAITSA's Campus Clubs Finance...
Created by two NAIT alumni, Path Unpaved is a short film that explores disability in a new way. Focused on Brad Bartko, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, the film highlights Bartko’s experiences with disability accessibility, the adversities he and others endured and...
Imagine the ideal Dungeons & Dragons game night — you’re having drinks at the local pub, surrounded by friends and lots of laughter as you’re fully immersed in a round of roleplay gaming with an experienced Dungeon Master at the helm, allowing for unlimited fun as...
Two NAIT alumni — friends since elementary school — came together to promote an important message about disability and accessibility: “Everybody’s going to be disabled in some way, shape or form,” says Brad Bartko. And it is up to the “largest minority” to find their...
Brandon Rhiness graduated from NAIT’s Radio and Television program in 2000 with the goal of making movies. However, it wasn’t until over a decade after graduation, when he got laid off from job at a machining shop, that he decided to take a risk and pursue his dream....
