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Nipissing University celebrates impact of research during annual Research Month
GeneralResearchThis March, Nipissing University is proud to celebrate Research Month, highlighting faculty and student research across a wide range of disciplines, including STEM, humanities, and social sciences. Through a variety of engaging events, both the university community and the public will have the opportunity to explore innovative ideas, support emerging scholars, and recognize the value of research in shaping our world. -
Professor Ackerman and NU Fine Arts students unveil sculptural installation at Ice Follies 2025
GeneralFine Arts/Performing ArtsNipissing University third-year Fine Arts students, Ross Kozuskanich and Ellie Laberge recently collaborated with artist and Nipissing Associate Professor of Fine and Visual Arts, Andrew Ackerman, on a sculptural installation featured in the 2025 Ice Follies exhibition. Their piece, Fire and Flood, examined humanity’s fragile relationship with nature, exploring themes of climate change and resilience. The installation resonated with the festival's theme, Ozhaashikwaa (The Ice is Slippery), capturing the instability and vulnerability of the natural world amid unprecedented climatic change. -
Balancing passion, purpose and leadership on and off the ice
GeneralDurham Regional Police Constable and Lakers alumnus Frank Longo started on his academic path in criminal justice in his high school law classes, where he developed a passion for analyzing crime trends, criminal law, and psychology. At Nipissing University, he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice while also competing as a student-athlete. After graduating, he remained involved with Lakers athletics as a staff coach for the women's lacrosse team before launching his career in policing. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (February 1 – 14, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Nipissing University receives $424,454 grant to enhance French as a second language teacher education
GeneralSchulich School of EducationNipissing University’s Schulich School of Education has been awarded $424,454 by the Government of Ontario under its French Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy (2021-2025) to advance French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher education and support. This funding builds on previous initiatives, further addressing the shortage of qualified FSL teachers across Ontario by developing innovative programming and strengthening teacher candidates' language proficiency and pedagogical skills. -
Nipissing University students and faculty collaborate on inclusive practices in disability and social work
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing researchers are helping to shine a light on the importance of inclusivity in research. This commitment was on display at the PARN Research Camp, held this past October at Brock University’s St. Catharines campus, where students, researchers, and allies gathered to explore inclusive and participatory research methods. This immersive, three-day event shared insights and skills to improve research practices focused on enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. -
Fourth annual Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. -
Nipissing students bring innovation to North Bay’s fire hydrant inspections
GeneralThree students from Nipissing University’s Environment & Sustainability Post-Baccalaureate program recently presented their work on a geospatial interface for the City of North Bay’s fire hydrant inspections during a special event at City Hall. During the program, they acquired skills in geospatial technologies (GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing), an entirely new area for them given their diverse scientific backgrounds. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (January 18 – January 31, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Leadership in Action: Past DMLA Recipients at Nipissing | Evan Gomes
GeneralDave Marshall Leadership AwardAlumniAs a student, receiving a DMLA reinforced Evan Gomes' confidence and highlighted Nipissing’s commitment to supporting students as whole individuals, both inside and outside the classroom. Today, as a Student Recruitment Officer at Nipissing, Evan channels those same values into his work. Whether encouraging students in leadership roles, or representing Nipissing on the road, he remains passionate about helping others grow.
