Year in Review 2024-2025 | Redeemer University

2024 / 2025

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Students

Relive the excitement of LAUNCH, where new students kicked off their Redeemer journey by connecting with peers and diving into campus life.

Student Testimonies

Redeemer students share how God has been speaking to them this year.

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An integrated and expanded Wellness Centre celebrated its opening in February, supporting Redeemer students with mental and physical health.

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366

new students New record

556

students in residence New record

1,094

students enrolled New record

denominations represented

chapel services

$207K

in donor-funded financial awards given to 161 students

$700K+

received from more than 100 churches in the support community

student clubs

35+

programs and streams

10K+

fans watched Royals home competitions

Canadian provinces represented

152

varsity athletes

varsity teams

countries represented by 40 international students

The Student Experience

Redeemer students share about their experiences with professors and how they are cared for at the university.

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Campus Life Gallery

The Career Centre helps students connect their calling with a career through co-op work terms, internships, workshops and individualized career guidance.

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experiential learning:
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132

internship placements

programs with the option of co-op or internship

>90%

of co-op students graduated with a full-time job offer

152

workplace partnerships

co-op placements

204

career advising appointments

Redeemer Royals gallery

Academics

Music and Worship Program

A newly launched music and worship program is increasing experiential, practical opportunities within new and existing courses while maintaining the pursuit of musical excellence and rigour.

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Redeemer’s new bachelor of health sciences is preparing students for a wide range of careers in healthcare, research, policy-making and more.

Not-for-Profit Management Certificate

A new not-for-profit management certificate is teaching students how to effectively and efficiently steward the resources of their organizations.

Church Leadership Microcredential

New online church leadership microcredentials are equipping church leaders in a rapidly changing ministry landscape.

The Albert M. Wolters Centre for Christian Scholarship profiles and platforms outstanding Reformed Christian research and thought through the work of its faculty fellows, facilitating on-campus lectures and conferences, and partnering to host the Emerging Public Intellectual Award.

Humanities Wolters Lecture (Tolkien Conference)

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Natural Sciences Wolters Lecture

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The World and Our Calling Lecture (Emerging Public Intellectual)

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Social Sciences Wolters Lecture

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distinct degrees with over 35 programs and streams

128

university faculty members (regular, sessional, adjunct and lab instructors)

certificate programs

pre-law, liberal arts, not-for-profit management

grants held totalling $240,113 in support of faculty research and teaching development

19.3

students per faculty member

microcredentials

focused on topics in church leadership

8.25

students per staff member

4.36/5

student rating of how faculty integrated the Christian perspective in their teaching

The Innovation Centre is Redeemer's hub of applied creativity, providing students and faculty opportunities to explore ideas, experiment with concepts and execute on plans to bring them to reality on and off campus.

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innovation centre:
by the numbers

246

makerspace users

course collaborations

ventures launched

hours of coaching

guest lectures on design thinking and Christ-centred entrepreneurship

Redeemer hosted two graduation ceremonies this year for the first time ever. Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Graduation

School of Education Graduation

Alumni

Dr. Wendy Willmore ’98, a missionary surgeon and the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award winner, uses her passion for mentoring to help new surgeons bring God’s love and justice to Tanzania.

Faith in Every Field

Check out how three Redeemer alumni are sharing the love of Jesus Christ in their careers.

Hailey ’23

Content Creator,
Hope Bible Church, Oakville

Wes ’20

Real Estate Agent
Re/Max Escarpment Realty, Hamilton

Karli ’20

Physiotherapist and Fitness Trainer
Alta Spine and Sports Therapy, Waterdown

280

Class of 2025
graduates New record

222

undergraduate

School of Education

7,581

Redeemer University Alumni

events at Alumni & Family Week 2024

80%

of graduates are in their felt calling five year post graduation

Each fall, Redeemer alumni and their families reconnect through contests, events and homecoming games.

God continues to provide for Redeemer through its dedicated and generous support community. Thank you for your commitment to Redeemer’s mission.

ICYMI

Resound magazine celebrates the work God is doing through Redeemer students, alumni and faculty.

Redeemer Graduates Give Top Marks to Faculty

A survey of graduating students reports that Redeemer faculty are knowledgeable, organized, good communicators and treat students with fairness.

Redeemer Faithful Through Generations

Across three generations, the Brouwer family has brought to Redeemer an understanding that the Gospel shapes every square inch of creation.

Helping Students Flourish

In February, the Redeemer community celebrated the grand opening of an integrated and expanded Wellness Centre, dedicated to supporting students' mental and physical health.

The Master’s Calling

Over the past year, Redeemer University has been exploring graduate programs that will best meet the needs of Christian learners.

Wrapping Up Learn. Forward.

Redeemer’s Learn. Forward. 2025 Strategic Plan saw many milestones and achievements during a period of significant growth and change.

Becoming Family

Redeemer alumni share their adoption stories and how they’ve learned from experience that the Gospel is a story of adoption into God’s family.

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The Redeemer Podcast is your window into Redeemer University, where faith, learning and community converge. Explore thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories from students, staff, faculty and more!

Studying Music at Redeemer University

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Student Clubs and Events at Redeemer University

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Redeemer's student social media creators pulled back the curtain on life on campus this year—and had a lot of fun doing it!

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