![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/AU_wordmark.png/640px-AU_wordmark.png&w=640&q=50)
Algoma University
Canadian public university / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Algoma University, commonly shortened to Algoma U, is a Canadian public university in the province of Ontario, with campuses in Brampton, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins. Algoma U offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and graduate certificate programs in liberal arts, sciences and professional disciplines.
Quick Facts Type, Established ...
![]() | |
Type | Public |
---|---|
Established | 1965 |
Academic affiliations | COU, Universities Canada |
Chancellor | Mario Turco[1] |
President | Asima Vezina[2] |
Location | , Canada |
Colours | Red, Grey, Gold, Light Green |
Nickname | Thunderbirds[3] |
Mascot | Boomer the Thunderbolt |
Website | algomau |
Close
Algoma University specializes in liberal arts, sciences, management and professional degree programs.[4]
From its founding in 1965 until June 18, 2008, Algoma U was an affiliated college of Laurentian University in Sudbury and was officially known as Algoma University College. The enabling legislation is the Algoma University Act, 2008.[5]