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At Nipissing University, students often talk about finding their place. For Breanna Mills, a History student graduating this spring, that sense of belonging came from community, hands-on experience, and a small but constant presence by her side in the form of a feline. Her name is April, an orange tabby cat with a keen sense of awareness. April isn’t just a companion to Mills; she’s a trained service animal who has been part of nearly every step of her university journey.

From as far back as he can remember, Nipissing University alumnus Steve Arsenault has carried a belief in the power of education. As a 2015 graduate of Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Education (Concurrent) program and Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts in Society, Culture and Environment, Arsenault is proud to be the first in his family to attend university—a milestone shaped by the values his parents instilled early on.

For Desiree Paczay, the Record of Student Development (RSD) has been more than a list of activities; it has been a way to understand her growth, track her expanding skill set, and document the depth of her involvement at Nipissing University. Now a Master of Science in Mathematics student set to graduate in 2027, she can look back and see a clear evolution: from a quiet first-year student unsure about extracurriculars, to a confident, engaged leader within the Nipissing community.

Nipissing University welcomes Ontario's landmark announcement to increase funding for the post-secondary sector by $6.4 billion over four years. The investment also includes a tuition cap of two per cent annually after a long-standing cut and freeze, providing a more sustainable funding framework for the sector.

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.