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Nipissing appoints Dr. Aziz Douai as Provost and Vice-President, Academic
GeneralNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Aziz Douai as its next Provost and Vice-President, Academic for a five-year term, effective September 1, 2026. -
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. -
Governance
This brief synopsis provides an overview of the governance process at Nipissing University. It explains how the university is governed and identifies the different parties involved and their role in the governance of the institution. -
Office of the President
Dr. Kevin Wamsley is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University. He joined the institution in 2021. -
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors, which is made up of 26 members including Nipissing’s President and Chancellor, is responsible for the government and administration of the University, creating a mandate and evaluating and monitoring the progress of that mandate.
