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Nipissing University is proud to celebrate Anna Przednowek, Assistant Professor in Social Work, who has been honoured with the Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee (VAWCC) Dedication Award. This prestigious recognition, presented during Women Abuse Prevention Month, highlighted Przednowek’s exceptional commitment as a practitioner, researcher and educator in this field.

As we look ahead to 2025 with excitement and optimism, we invite you to reflect on the standout moments that defined 2024. This past year was filled with inspiring stories, remarkable achievements, and meaningful milestones showcasing our Lakers community's strength, innovation, and spirit. Join us in celebrating some of the top highlights of 2024 as we carry this momentum forward into the new year.

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. 

Each year, Nipissing University recognizes exceptional leaders through the Dave Marshall Leadership Awards (DMLA). Help us celebrate the leaders who are inspiring change on campus and beyond by nominating a deserving student by January 31, 2025. Annually, 25 full-time students are recognized with a Dave Marshall Leadership Award. These students have made an outstanding extracurricular contribution to their academic program, to the campus, or to the greater community. They have demonstrated leadership, initiative, commitment, and an ability to motivate and influence others toward the betterment of Nipissing University.

For Rebecca Wakelin, the path to becoming an educator, and ultimately a leader in higher education development, began unexpectedly. Raised in Northern Ontario, Wakelin’s childhood dream was to become a lawyer. However, while applying to universities, she included Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Education program as a fourth choice, influenced by her roommates pursuing teaching.

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 honorary degrees to three remarkable individuals during its 2025 Convocation ceremonies: Olympic athlete Jennifer Jones, educator and advocate Janine Lafrenière and award-winning musician William Prince.

Nipissing University is proud to honour four exceptional faculty members whose work exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and deep commitment to student success. Presented annually during convocation, the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence highlight outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and service that help shape the university experience and strengthen our campus community.

This year, a new tradition was born at Nipissing University’s Convocation—one that celebrates compassion, empathy, and the quiet, powerful work of building a better world. The Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity, introduced by Chancellor Dr. Scott Russell and his wife, Catherine Gregory, honours a graduating student who has made a meaningful impact through acts of inclusion, respect, and service.