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Nipissing University is proud to share that History students, Nelaya Boyd and Aeongus Madigan, have been selected to participate in the highly prestigious Canadian Battlefields Foundation (CBF) Study Tour taking place May 23 to June 8. Each year, only 12 students from across the country are chosen for this immersive educational experience that brings Canada’s military history to life on the very grounds where it unfolded.

A new collaboration led by Talena Jackson, Field Education Manager in Nipissing University’s School of Social Work, is set to transform social work field education across northern Ontario. The Northern Ontario Field Social Work Education Consortium brings together field education staff from Nipissing University, Algoma University, Laurentian University and Lakehead University with a shared goal.

Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to lace up for the second annual Look Out Trail Race, set to take place on Saturday, June 14, here on Nipissing University’s campus trails. Organized by Nipissing University Fine Arts instructor Colin Davis and local runner Tyler Ashurst, the event is a celebration of North Bay’s natural beauty and the welcoming spirit of its running community.

On May 14, 2025, Cassidy Brooks, a Master of Science in Kinesiology student at Nipissing University, took to the stage in Toronto to represent the University at the Ontario Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Regional Competition. One of just 12 competitors from universities across the province, Brooks delivered a compelling research pitch to an audience of scholars, science communicators, and celebrity judges.

Nipissing University is pleased to announce that Dr. Graydon Raymer has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies for a five-year term, following a successful term as Interim Dean.

Realizing that there are very few resources dedicated to the history of Black communities in Canada, particularly in French, Dr. Amadou Ba, Instructor of History at Nipissing University, was inspired to write an Afro-Canadian dictionary, the first of its kind.

At Nipissing University, students often talk about finding their place. For Breanna Mills, a History student graduating this spring, that sense of belonging came from community, hands-on experience, and a small but constant presence by her side in the form of a feline. Her name is April, an orange tabby cat with a keen sense of awareness. April isn’t just a companion to Mills; she’s a trained service animal who has been part of nearly every step of her university journey.

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.

Nipissing University will present five distinguished leaders with honorary degrees, the University’s highest distinction, during its upcoming Convocation ceremonies, June 8-10, 2026.

Each year, Nipissing University recognizes faculty members whose dedication, innovation, and impact help shape the student experience and advance the institution’s mission. Presented during convocation, the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrate outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and service, honouring those who go above and beyond in their contributions to the university community.