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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. 

In honour of Earth Day, Nipissing University faculty and staff stepped outside on April 22 to roll up their sleeves and give back to the environment during the Clean Up, Green Up, Together for a Better Campus event. With support from Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay (CGB), the afternoon event brought together employees from across campus to help tidy and beautify Nipissing’s outdoor spaces.

When fourth-year Political Science and Economics student Kennedy Bond began searching for a way to apply her academic knowledge outside the classroom, she never expected it would lead to a province-wide policy project with real-world impact.

On Thursday afternoon, Nipissing University’s Small Cafeteria was filled with warmth, conversation, and heartfelt appreciation as the Alumni & Advancement Team hosted Celebrating Generosity: In Appreciation of Staff & Faculty. This informal yet meaningful gathering offered colleagues the chance to come together, share in light refreshments, and reflect on the deep-rooted culture of giving that shapes our campus community.

On March 19, Business student Kyle Labron and Interim Dean of the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Dr. Graydon Raymer, shared roles for a day. The initiative gave Kyle a rare behind-the-scenes look at university operations while offering Dr. Raymer an opportunity to gain a student perspective on academic experiences and challenges.

On April 2, Nipissing University English student Priya Seeraj-Turingia and Dean of Arts & Science, Dr. Nathan Colborne, traded perspectives as part of the Dean for a Day initiative, an experience that offered each of them a deeper understanding of the other’s role in the University.

Two Nipissing University alumni have been recognized for their remarkable dedication to service with one of Canada’s most distinguished honours. Paige Trudeau-Shemilt (BBA ’15) and Macrina Perron (BA ’03) were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal during a special ceremony on campus on April 25, 2025.

Earlier today, Nipissing University announced a transformational $5M investment to support the continued development and national expansion of Rare Dementia Support Canada (RDS Canada). This gift will support the expansion of dementia research, support services, and education, as well as help establish a dedicated space to house RDS Canada - a centre committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by rare and young-onset dementias.

Fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students Ricardo Neves and Carlexia Gauthier are wrapping up their time at Nipissing University with a legacy of leadership, generosity, and impact.

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.