How Saint Mary's Changed its Reputation and Shot Up the University Rankings

Saint Mary's University was just ranked third in the mainly undergraduate university community in Canada by Maclean's magazine. It joins the perennially number-one-ranked Mount Allison at the top of the list.

Once thought of more as a "jock school," SMU has been steadily rising in the all-important Maclean's rankings, largely thanks to a well-executed strategy that has focussed on the university's key strengths.

In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Don and David unpack the school's strategy with its dynamic president and vice-chancellor, Rob Summerby-Murray. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on the economic impact of the university in Nova Scotia and its role in the community.

They also discuss the growing impact of SMU's Sobeys School of Business, especially its work developing young entrepreneurs. This episode is part of Insights' post-secondary series that has included the University of New Brunswick, Mount Allison University, and the Nova Scotia Community College.