For many NAIT students, coffee is part of the daily routine. It is a quick stop before class, a late-night study companion, or simply an excuse to get a break from the books. For NAIT Students’ Association VP External Robin Murillo, however, coffee is much more than a...
Culinary students learn fresh is best, social media isn’t everything from Chef in Residence Alex Kim
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...
NAIT students bring emergency preparedness to campus with radio broadcast
This article was originally published in the April 8 print issue. You don’t need to be in the middle of the woods or in active danger to learn about survival or hear a helpful PSA. Students from the Disaster and Emergency Management program created a broadcast that...
The Great Northern Toboggan Race is the coolest sport you won’t see in the Olympics
Editor’s note: Nicholson and Janisse are both Civil Engineering Technology students. Janisse is the GNCTR club president. In the early weeks of February, while athletes from across Canada began their events in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, another group of...
World-famous South Asian magician has tricks up sleeve for Jaadu Night at NAIT
A Vancouver-based magician with global recognition is performing on campus for NAIT students later this month. Anmoldeep Singh, also known as Anmol Magic, is a South Asian mentalist and magician with over half a million Instagram followers. He’ll be taking over the...
How NAIT’s new Executive in Residence paddled through a changing media industry
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 grad takes over award-winning French restaurant
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...
Students pitch wellness-boosting ideas for annual Innovation Challenge
On Feb. 24, the NAIT Mawji Centre held the annual Innovation Challenge, where NAIT students presented solutions in the form of products, services or ideas to a panel of real entrepreneurs. This year, students were asked to come up with innovative ideas to “boost...
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...
Winter blues on campus: Why classes feel heavier as the days get shorter
Winter in Edmonton brings a major shift in how students experience school. As daylight exposure shrinks and temperatures drop, motivation, energy and connection follow suit. While winter classes are academically no different from fall or spring, the season itself...










