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Richard Andrew “Dick” Pullin passed away on July 16, 2025, after more than three decades of building ��ݮ��Ƶ’s co-operative education into a global leader. He joined the co-op department in 1970 as the first Science-stream co-ordinator, crafted job-matching processes, forged employer partnerships and later led national associations while editing the Journal of Co-operative Education. Pullin’s legacy lives on in the structures he built and the generations of students and educators he inspired.

In a Times of India video, Pallavi Thapar, an international student from India, shares how the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ helped her overcome homesickness and grow into a confident, independent learner. At 4:23 of the video, she highlights the co-op program and the Centre for Career Development (CCD) as key supports in exploring career options and gaining real-world experience.

By: Matthew King

The graduate work-integrated learning (GradWIL) project at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ is finishing its pilot phase and moving into operational programs. This important step is a chance to look back at what has been achieved so far and to show ongoing commitment to giving graduate students practical, career-focused work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. 

The Sudbury Star highlights Jonathan Gbedemah, a graduate of the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s Doctor of Pharmacy Co-operative Education Program, who credits his co-op clinical rotations in Sudbury for inspiring his long-term commitment to northern Ontario. After gaining hands-on experience across twenty-three pharmacies, he opened Jonathan’s Kingsway Pharmacy in Sudbury and was recently named Young Entrepreneur of the Year. His journey reflects how ��ݮ��Ƶ’s co-op education fosters career readiness, community impact, and entrepreneurial success.

By: Emily Totzke (she/her)

The hybrid award ceremony celebrated current co-op students and ��ݮ��Ƶ alumni for their accomplishments.

By: Micaela Kelly (she/her) 

Work-integrated learning (WIL) helps students to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences where they solve practical problems and learn critical job skills.

By: Christie Zeb (she/her)

Change makers, Rewa and Bruce embarked on a transformative co-op experience in Thailand, supporting migrant teachers and refugee children.

By: Matthew King (he/him)

CEE, IST and Microsoft announce an AI-powered tool to enhance co-op student experience and better prepare them for the future of work.