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From Bus Stop Connections to Global Networks, First Generation Laker Builds Alumni Community
GeneralAlumniFrom 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. -
Nipissing University Hosts Student Awards and Donor Social
GeneralAdvancementStudent AwardsLast week, Nipissing University celebrated the generosity of its donors and the achievements of student award recipients at the annual Student Awards and Donor Social, held at the NUSU Student Centre. -
Confidence, Connection, and the RSD
GeneralFor 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 Future Students at March Open House
GeneralOpen HouseNipissing University welcomed over 145 potential future Lakers to campus last weekend for its bi-annual Open House event. Prospective students and their supporters from around the province travelled to North Bay to tour the campus and envision what life could look like for them as a Laker. -
Nipissing University Welcomes Ontario's Landmark Investment in Post-Secondary Education
GeneralNipissing 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. -
New Award Opens Doors for Students with Disabilities at Nipissing University
GeneralAdvancementStudent AwardsStudents at Nipissing University living with physical disabilities will soon have access to a transformative new opportunity thanks to a generous partnership with Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP). -
One Month In: Your Mid-Semester Check-In
GeneralThe 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. -
Student Well-Being Comes First in New Approach to Teaching English Studies
GeneralEnglish DepartmentDr. Lindsey McMaster is a longtime instructor in English Studies and Academic Writing at Nipissing University, but she always wondered if there was a way for writing to contribute to students’ well-being instead of stressing them out. -
Lakers hockey player steps up to save a life
GeneralAthleticsJonathan Rees didn’t wake up expecting to be a hero. For this Lakers summer student working with the City of North Bay’s parks department, most of his days are predictable: cut grass, maintain trails, keep things running smoothly. But when crisis interrupted a regular day on the job, Rees didn’t falter, he stepped in. -
Nursing graduate Hayden Lloyd receives Nipissing’s First Chancellor’s Medal for Humanity
GeneralSchool of NursingThis 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.









