Nipissing In the News Roundup: February 2026
Whether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.
Check out the top headlines from February 2026:
Nipissing Athletics getting involved in softball
February 3, 206
https://www.baytoday.ca/sports/nipissing-athletics-getting-involved-in-softball-11829787
ONCAT advances learner mobility and helps protect Ontario by making it easier for learners to earn postsecondary credentials and transition to the labour market
February 3, 2026
https://nationtalk.ca/story/oncat-advances-learner-mobility-and-helps-protect-ontario-by-making-it-easier-for-learners-to-earn-postsecondary-credentials-and-transition-to-the-labour-market
Grease is the word at Nipissing University this March with their acting troupe
February 5, 2026
https://www.saultstar.com/news/grease-is-the-word-at-nipissing-university-this-march-with-their-acting-troupe
Who was this year's Bonhomme?
February 6, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/who-was-this-years-bonhomme-11856480
Province announces funding for post-secondary and ends tuition freeze
February 12, 2026
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-84-up-north/clip/16197632-province-announces-funding-post-secondary-ends-tuition-freeze
Kawartha Community Foundation Announces Eric Smeaton As New Executive Director
February 18, 2026
https://www.kawartha411.ca/2026/02/18/kawartha-community-foundation-announces-eric-smeaton-as-new-executive-director/
Back Roads Bill shares step-by-step blueprint for safer school trips in new education book
February 21, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/back-roads-bill-shares-step-by-step-blueprint-for-safer-school-trips-in-new-education-book-11899997
Athletes from across northern Ontario compete for spots in 2027 Special Olympics Provincial Winter Games
February 23, 2026
https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/athletes-from-across-northern-ontario-compete-for-spots-in-2027-special-olympics-provincial-winter-games-11911120
Concert performers and special guests announced for “Legacy: A Celebration of David Suzuki at 90” in Vancouver
February 26, 2026
https://davidsuzuki.org/press/concert-performers-and-special-guests-announced-for-legacy-a-celebration-of-david-suzuki-at-90-in-vancouver/