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Community members invited to honour victims of gender-based violence
GeneralStudent Development and ServicesNipissing University, the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU) and Amelia Rising invite members of the community to take part in a special ceremony at the University on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:45 a.m. to remember, reflect, and recommit to ending gender-based violence at its National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Ceremony in the University’s Small Cafeteria (Room A246). -
Distinguished Nipissing alumnus Anna Pearson is shaping the minds of the “adults of tomorrow”
GeneralAlumniOn Anna Pearson’s first ever report card, her teacher wrote that one day, she would make an excellent teacher. That early insight has proven true. Today, Anna is a celebrated educator and the recipient of numerous teaching awards including the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2024) from Nipissing University, the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2022) for her outstanding contributions to K-12 education, and most recently the Award for Future-Proofing Students from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (2025). -
Nipissing University welcomes visitors to Fall Open House
GeneralRecruitmentNipissing University welcomed more than 500 guests, including 240 prospective students, to campus on Saturday, October 25, for its annual Fall Open House. The event offered visitors an immersive experience of what life is like at Nipissing, from exploring labs and classrooms to connecting with professors, staff, and current students. -
Nipissing University welcomes academics and industry professionals to explore implementation science across Northern Ontario
GeneralResearchAcademics, practitioners, and community leaders gathered on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the NUSU Student Centre for a full day seminar hosted by Nipissing University and Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada, to explore how implementation science can drive meaningful change across Northern Ontario and beyond. -
Rising Star Connor Lafortune is creating space for important and enriching discussions through activism and artistry
GeneralAlumniSelf-preservation, uplifting community, and standing up for what he believes in are all key lessons that artist, activist, and life promoter Connor Lafortune took from his time studying at Nipissing University. -
New Award Opens Doors for Students with Disabilities at Nipissing University
GeneralAdvancementStudent AwardsStudents at Nipissing University living with physical disabilities will soon have access to a transformative new opportunity thanks to a generous partnership with Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP).
Graduate Honoured for Excellence, Respect and Compassion
During this year’s convocation ceremonies, Nipissing University celebrated Maria Cristina Aguilera Valle, a Master of Science in Kinesiology student whose dedication to others has earned her the Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity. Established in 2025, the award honours a graduating student who demonstrates compassion, kindness, and service to others while making a meaningful impact within their communities.
