St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is celebrating an award.
The University is congratulating Dr. Mary Oxner, Chair of the Department of Accounting & Finance for their Faculty of Business, on being the recipient of the Association of Atlantic Universities () Distinguished Teaching Award.
She was one of three recipients for the AAU annual Regional Awards.
“I am both delighted and humbled by the honour. Incorporating experiential learning activities, practical and professional applications and humour into courses continues to make teaching interesting, relevant and engaging,” says Oxner. “I am privileged to have the opportunity to teach our amazing students in the Gerald Schwartz School of Business.”
Her teaching philosophy is to “Never forget that you are teaching people.”
She’s best known for challenging students to reach their potential by assigning real-world and hands-on activities.
Also, she creates an inclusive and engaging learning environment where she makes every student feel valued and supported.
Oxner is “a dedicated educator whose teaching has left a lasting mark on her students, colleagues, and the wider community,” according to StFX. “For more than two decades, she has brought energy, innovation, and genuine care to the classroom, guiding students not only to master accounting concepts but also to grow as confident, thoughtful professionals.”
Dr. Andrew Zinck from the Department of Music at the University of Prince Edward Island was also awarded a 2025 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award.
Dr. Rob Power from the School of Education and Health at Cape Breton University won the 2025 AAU Anne Marie MacKinnon Educational Leadership Award.
