Algoma University
Former name | Shingwauk Indian Residential School, Algoma University College |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1965 |
Academic affiliations | COU, Universities Canada |
| Chair | Robert Battisti |
| Chancellor | Mario Turco |
| President | Donna Rogers |
| Location | Brampton, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins , , Canada |
| Colours | Algoma Red, Cool Grey Dark, Cool Grey Light |
| Nickname | Thunderbirds |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Boomer the Thunderbolt |
| Website | algomau |
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.
Algoma University specializes in liberal arts, sciences, management and professional degree programs.
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.