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Nipissing University Celebrates 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
GeneralAlumniToday, Nipissing University honoured five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards ceremony held at the Grande Event Centre in North Bay. Hosted by the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB), this celebration recognizes the exceptional achievements of alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and the University. -
From Fine Art to Mining Leadership
GeneralAlumniWhen alumnus Rachel Cranford initially transferred to Nipissing University’s Fine Arts program during her third year, she didn’t anticipate just how much the university and the city would shape her future. At the time, she had recently moved to North Bay with her partner, who had accepted a local job offer. While the move was initially driven by convenience, Cranford quickly discovered that Nipissing was a natural fit. -
NU nursing grads continue to excel on national licensing exam
GeneralSchool of NursingGraduates at Nipissing University’s School of Nursing continue to excel, with the newly released 2024 Nursing Registration Exams Report from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) once again highlighting Nipissing as a top-performing institution in the province. The report shows that 96% of Nipissing's nursing graduates passed their registration exams on their first attempt, a result that surpasses the provincial average and affirms the program’s reputation for excellence. -
Breaking records and pushing limits: Nipissing alumni siblings set Guinness World Record
GeneralFor Nipissing alumni and siblings Margarida Shail and Paulo Carvalho, running has always been a part of their lives; a way to challenge themselves, stay connected, and push personal limits. But in 2024, their passion for the sport led to something even bigger: a Guinness World Record. -
Raising Voices and Building Community: Trina Prince’s Path of Advocacy and Inclusion
GeneralFor Nipissing alumnus Trina Prince, becoming an award-winning advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) has been based on perseverance, passion, and deep commitment to uplifting marginalized voices. Earlier this year, Prince received the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded to individuals across Canada who have made exceptional contributions to their communities. -
Nipissing University seeking nominations for 2025 Alumni Awards
GeneralNipissing University is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2025 Alumni Awards are now open, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. These prestigious awards honour alumni and university champions who have made significant contributions through their achievements, service, commitment, or philanthropy.
From Bus Stop Connections to Global Networks, First Generation Laker Builds Alumni Community
From as far back as he can remember, Nipissing University alumnus Steve Arsenault has carried a belief in the power of education. As a 2015 graduate of Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) program and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts in Society, Culture and Environment, Arsenault is proud to be the first in his family to attend university—a milestone shaped by the values his parents instilled early on.
