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Nipissing mourns passing of inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James Redpath
GeneralNipissing University is mourning the passing of its inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, who passed away peacefully on August 2 in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador after a courageous twenty-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 88. -
Lakers hockey player steps up to save a life
GeneralAthleticsJonathan Rees didn’t wake up expecting to be a hero. For this Lakers summer student working with the City of North Bay’s parks department, most of his days are predictable: cut grass, maintain trails, keep things running smoothly. But when crisis interrupted a regular day on the job, Rees didn’t falter, he stepped in. -
Community collaboration takes centre court with opening of new beach volleyball facility
GeneralAthleticsEarlier today, the North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Jr. Lakers, Nipissing University, and Canadore College proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Education Centre Beach Volleyball Courts. The four-court facility is the result of a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting youth engagement, athlete development, and community collaboration through sport. -
Nipissing professor receives Minister’s Award of Excellence
GeneralHistory DepartmentNipissing University is proud to share that Anna Pearson, part-time course instructor in the Schulich School of Education, was recently recognized with a 2023–24 Minister’s Award of Excellence in the Future-Proofing Ontario’s Students category. -
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. -
Nipissing University appoints new Director of Athletics
GeneralAthleticsNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Batley as its new Director of Athletics, succeeding founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service. With a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, Batley brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport, recreation, and student engagement.
Nipissing University Welcomes Ontario's Landmark Investment in Post-Secondary Education
Nipissing University welcomes Ontario's landmark announcement to increase funding for the post-secondary sector by $6.4 billion over four years. The investment also includes a tuition cap of two per cent annually after a long-standing cut and freeze, providing a more sustainable funding framework for the sector.
