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This 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.

Graduates at Nipissing University’s School of Nursing continue to excel, with the newly released 2024 Nursing Registration Exams Report from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) once again highlighting Nipissing as a top-performing institution in the province. The report shows that 96% of Nipissing's nursing graduates passed their registration exams on their first attempt, a result that surpasses the provincial average and affirms the program’s reputation for excellence.

Nipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Batley as its new Director of Athletics, succeeding founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service. With a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, Batley brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport, recreation, and student engagement.

When alumnus Rachel Cranford initially transferred to Nipissing University’s Fine Arts program during her third year, she didn’t anticipate just how much the university and the city would shape her future. At the time, she had recently moved to North Bay with her partner, who had accepted a local job offer. While the move was initially driven by convenience, Cranford quickly discovered that Nipissing was a natural fit.

Nipissing University is proud to share that Anna Pearson, part-time course instructor in the Schulich School of Education, was recently recognized with a 2023–24 Minister’s Award of Excellence in the Future-Proofing Ontario’s Students category.

Earlier today, the North Bay Youth Volleyball Club Jr. Lakers, Nipissing University, and Canadore College proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Education Centre Beach Volleyball Courts. The four-court facility is the result of a collaborative partnership aimed at promoting youth engagement, athlete development, and community collaboration through sport.

Jonathan 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.

Nipissing 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 is deeply saddened by the passing of the Hon. Hilary M. Weston C.M., C.V.O., O.Ont.

What happens when you combine a love of reality TV with academic expertise in art history and critical media studies? For Dr. Wendy Peters, Associate Professor of Gender Equality and Social Justice in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University, it led to a fascinating new research publication. 

Dr. 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.

Nipissing University is advancing its commitment to innovative learning through a bold new initiative focused on experiential and work-integrated learning (EL/WIL). Sparked by the institution’s 2023–28 Strategic Plan and outlined in Action Item 10 of the Academic and Operational Plan (APOP), an ad hoc EL/WIL committee has been hard at work exploring how best to expand meaningful opportunities that connect students with real-world experiences, and the momentum is building.