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2 September 2026

Dr. Cyndi McLeod Receives Global Education and Community Leadership Award at the Harmony of Cultures & Honours Gala

Dr. Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS North America, was honored with the Global Education and Community Leadership Award at the Harmony of Cultures & Honours Gala in Surrey. The recognition celebrates Dr. McLeod’s commitment to education and community leadership, and her work in advancing the role of education in creating opportunities, strengthening connections and bringing people and cultures together.

GUS North America attends Victoria Forum 2026

Held at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, Victoria Forum 2026 brought together an outstanding group of speakers and leaders for important discussions on sustainability, financing, truth and reconciliation, strengthening communities and rebuilding Canada’s economic future.

GUS North America at AMO 2026

Ontario’s municipalities are where public policy meets the day-to-day needs of communities. At AMO 2026 in Ottawa, GUS North America connected with municipal, provincial and education-sector leaders to better understand the priorities shaping communities across the province.

UNF Named Most Innovative Higher Education Institution 2026 – Ontario

University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) has once again been named Most Innovative Higher Education Institution 2026 – Ontario in Corporate Vision’s Education and Training Awards

University Canada West Celebrates Excellence, Leadership and Achievement at Summer 2026 Convocation

University Canada West (UCW) proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduates during the 2026 Summer Convocation, recognizing academic excellence, groundbreaking research, transformative leadership and extraordinary service to communities in Canada and beyond.

University of Niagara Falls Canada Leaders Recognized at Niagara 40 Under Forty Awards

GUS North America is proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders from the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) who have been recognized at the prestigious Niagara 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards.

A New Generation of Healthcare Leaders: GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools Class of 2026 Graduates

GUS North America proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools Class of 2026.

UNF Celebrates First Graduating Class at Convocation 2026

More than 900 students crossed the stage as University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) celebrated its first-ever graduating class during Spring Convocation 2026 on May 21.

Dr. Cyndi McLeod attends Bright-Can Achieve’s anniversary event

Dr. Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS North America, attended Bright Can-Achieve’s anniversary celebration, marking 18 years of global operations and 10 years of the organization’s presence in Canada.

GUS North America join global education leaders at ICEF Canada 2026

GUS North America attended ICEF Canada in Toronto, joining international education partners and sector leaders to discuss collaboration and student opportunities.

UNF Hosts TEDxUNF, Bringing Together the GUS North America and Niagara Falls Community

TEDxUNF was hosted at University of Niagara Falls Canada, bringing together students, leaders, thinkers and innovators under the theme “The Digital Mosaics: Narratives That Transform Tomorrow.”

GUS Medical Schools Celebrate Impressive Match Day 2026 Results

Match Day 2026 took place on Friday, March 20, marking a pivotal moment for medical students at GUS Medical Schools including Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM), Medical University of the Americas (MUA) and St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (SMUSOM).

10 February 2026

University of Niagara Falls Canada Expands Program Offerings with Sustainability-Focused Master’s Degrees and Bioveterinary Science Undergraduate Program

GUS North America is proud to share that University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is expanding its academic portfolio with four new programs designed to address Canada’s evolving workforce needs and policy priorities.

04 February 2026

Dr. Kirti Khanzode Featured in Higher Education Digest

Dr. Kirti Khanzode, Associate Dean of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration at University of Niagara Falls Canada, was recently featured in Higher Education Digest, a leading publication dedicated to sharing insights, research, and innovations in post-secondary education.

14 November 2025

Dr. Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS North America, featured on The White Coat Network Podcast

GUS North America is proud to announce that Dr. Cyndi McLeod is featured on The White Coat Network Podcast.

16 September 2025

UNF launches three innovative master’s programs to address skills gaps in Canada’s workforce

Health care management, artificial intelligence, social psychology graduate programs to start classes in 2026In response to pressing workforce needs across sectors in Canada, University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is expanding its offerings with the launch of three new graduate-level programs aimed at preparing students with high-demand, digitally focused expertise:

03 September 2025

University of Niagara Falls Canada is pleased to announce it has been named a finalist in the Niagara Business Achievement Awards, presented by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

University of Niagara Falls Canada is pleased to announce it has been named a finalist in the Niagara Business Achievement Awards, presented by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

24 February 2025

Avila University Arizona (AUA) location has officially launched in Goodyear, Arizona

GUS North America announces the launch of Avila University Arizona (AUA), a collaborative venture with Avila University, a higher education leader with over 100 years of academic excellence.

28 January 2025

University Canada West recognised in three categories by CourseCompare 2025

University Canada West was recently named one of CourseCompare’s Best Online Universities, Best Online MBA and Best Online BBA/BCom degrees for 2025.

28 January 2025

CEO of GUS North America awarded Honorary Doctorate by IAU

Last week, Cyndi McLeod, CEO of GUS North America, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration for Educational Leadership by the International American University (IAU).

30 October 2024

GUS North America announces launch of Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation

GUS North America is proud to announce the launch of the Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation (OIHI), a dynamic new post-secondary institution in Toronto.

03 October 2024

St. Matthew’s University establishes new partnership with McGill University

St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine (SMUSVM) has established a partnership with McGill University to enhance educational pathways for aspiring Canadian veterinarians.

03 October 2024

University of Niagara Falls Canada celebrates official grand opening

A new era of education begins in Ontario as the University of Niagara Falls Canada celebrated its grand opening last week.

GUS Medical Schools Receive 2024 Program of Excellence Award

We’re proud to share that GUS Medical Schools were recently awarded the 2024 Program of Excellence Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

Toronto School of Management  named  Finalist in 2024 StudyTravel Star Awards

Toronto School of Management recently announced that it has been selected as a finalist in the Vocational College category at the 2024 StudyTravel (ST) Star Awards.

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