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Nipissing mourns loss of philanthropist Hilary Weston
GeneralNipissing University is deeply saddened by the passing of the Hon. Hilary M. Weston C.M., C.V.O., O.Ont. -
Nipissing mourns passing of inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James Redpath
GeneralNipissing University is mourning the passing of its inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James (Jim) Stockton Redpath, who passed away peacefully on August 2 in St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador after a courageous twenty-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 88. -
Nipissing University to honour three inspiring Canadians with honorary degrees at 2025 convocation ceremonies
GeneralConvocationNipissing 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. -
Award-winning broadcaster Scott Russell welcomed as Nipissing University Chancellor
GeneralNipissing University officially installed award-winning broadcaster and author Dr. Scott Russell as its fifth Chancellor in a special ceremony held today at the NUSU Student Centre. As Chancellor, Dr. Russell will serve as the ceremonial head of the institution, presiding over Convocation and acting as a key advocate and ambassador for Nipissing and its mission. -
Scott Russell named new Chancellor of Nipissing University
GeneralNipissing University has appointed Dr. Scott Russell as its fifth Chancellor. The award-winning broadcaster and acclaimed author, best known for his hosting roles with CBC Sports and extensive Olympic Games coverage, will begin his four-year term on July 1, 2024. -
Supports available for those impacted by Middle East violence
GeneralIn light of the Israel-Hamas conflict and resulting violence that escalated over the weekend, Nipissing University offers its full support to students, staff, and faculty who may be affected by these events. -
Long weekend offers time to reflect, learn, and commit to reconciliation
This year, Canada Day will look and feel much different as our nation collectively mourns and grapples with the deeply disturbing realities and legacy of residential schools in Canada. -
Letter to the community regarding the Kamloops residential school burial site
GeneralThe recent news about the discovery of a mass grave of 215 children in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc near Kamloops, British Columbia, is deeply disturbing and a sobering reminder of these truths and devastating chapter in our nation’s not-so-distant shared history. We send our deepest condolences to the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation for this tragic loss of the children and their families. -
Update on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Nipissing University
GeneralThe events and conversations that have transpired around the globe over the past year have highlighted the many ways in which systemic barriers and inequity exists within our society, our systems and our organizations. At Nipissing, we recognize the importance of acknowledging our shortcomings in the area of equity, diversity and inclusion and more importantly, our responsibility to take concrete action in order to create a respectful, diverse and inclusive culture where our students, staff and faculty can thrive. -
Follow Up Statement from President Dr. Mike DeGagné
GeneralIn our message sent out yesterday we encouraged our students to speak out. And you did. Thank you. We are listening.
