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Moving out on your own for the first time? You’ve packed the basics, but there are a few insider tips that can make your first semester way smoother. We asked current Lakers to share what they wish they had known before starting university and living on their own, and their answers go beyond the usual packing list. From finding friends to discovering the best campus trails, here’s how to start your first year one step ahead. 

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Canadore College and Nipissing University welcomed the community to the Education Centre campus under sunny skies for the 20th Annual Welcome Pow Wow, an important gathering that celebrates Indigenous cultures and the beginning of fall term.

Today, 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.

For Holly Garnett, Nipissing University was more than just a place to earn a degree; it was where her lifelong interest in politics transformed into an impactful career, shaping conversations about democracy around the globe.

The whirlwind of September has come and gone. Between new routines, assignments, and adjusting to campus life, the first month of university often feels like a sprint. Now, as October begins, you’ve reached your first big checkpoint: midterms. Whether this is your first year at Nipissing or you’re a seasoned upper year, this is the perfect moment to pause, check in with yourself, and refocus for the weeks ahead.

Students 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).

Self-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.

Academics, 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.

Nipissing 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.

On 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, 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).

Last week, staff, faculty gathered in the Nipissing University Small Cafeteria to celebrate the recipients of the 2025 Staff and Service Awards. Each recipient was recognized for their exceptional contributions and service to the University.