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Then & Now: Tegan McWhirter, Master of Environmental Science Graduate (2021)
GeneralResearchEnvironmental Sciences/StudiesAlumniGrowing up in Northern Ontario, Tegan McWhirter developed a passion for the outdoors. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science at Queen’s University, Tegan worked for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as a Wildland Fire Fighter on the Type I (initial attack) crew. -
Nipissing announces 2023 honorary degree recipients
GeneralAlumniNipissing University will present five outstanding leaders with honorary degrees, the University’s highest distinction, during its upcoming Convocation taking place June 13 to June 15 at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre. -
Lakers and NBDGHA usher in a new era
GeneralAthleticsNipissing Lakers Athletics and the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association (NBDGHA) have officially joined forces. While there has been a long-standing relationship between the two groups, the association, which has been around since 1998 and was formerly called the Ice Boltz, will now be known as the Junior Lakers. -
Nipissing appoints Dr. Ann-Barbara Graff as Provost and Vice-President, Academic
GeneralNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ann-Barbara Graff as Provost and Vice-President, Academic for a five-year term, beginning July 1, 2023. -
Hands and NU earn grant aimed at youth mental health and addiction
GeneralResearchPsychology DepartmentHands theFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, in partnership with Nipissing University, has been awarded an Ontario Youth Mental Health, Substance Use and Addictions Grant from Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) and the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions. -
Nipissing student wins prestigious 3M National Student Fellowship
GeneralSchulich School of EducationNipissing University student, Sarah Pecoskie-Schweir, has been chosen as one of 10 students from across Canada to receive a 2023 3M National Student Fellowship, Canada’s top award for post-secondary educational leadership and innovation. A well-respected leader on campus, Pecoskie-Schweir is known for her passion for student success, interest in education, and contributions to the campus community.
Rebecca Misiasz takes top spot in Three Minute Thesis Competition
Nipissing’s talented and knowledgeable group of researchers extends beyond its faculty members to include both undergraduate and graduate students. On Tuesday, March 26, Nipissing highlighted the prowess of its graduate students at its annual Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®) in the Nipissing Theatre. This University-wide event challenges graduate students to present their research to a panel of non-specialist judges in an engaging, compelling way, in under three minutes.