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Moving out on your own for the first time? You’ve packed the basics, but there are a few insider tips that can make your first semester way smoother. We asked current Lakers to share what they wish they had known before starting university and living on their own, and their answers go beyond the usual packing list. From finding friends to discovering the best campus trails, here’s how to start your first year one step ahead. 

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Canadore College and Nipissing University welcomed the community to the Education Centre campus under sunny skies for the 20th Annual Welcome Pow Wow, an important gathering that celebrates Indigenous cultures and the beginning of fall term.

Today, Nipissing University honoured five distinguished alumni during its annual Alumni Awards ceremony held at the Grande Event Centre in North Bay. Hosted by the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB), this celebration recognizes the exceptional achievements of alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and the University.

For Holly Garnett, Nipissing University was more than just a place to earn a degree; it was where her lifelong interest in politics transformed into an impactful career, shaping conversations about democracy around the globe.

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.

Academics, practitioners, and community leaders gathered on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the NUSU Student Centre for a full day seminar hosted by Nipissing University and Rare Dementia Support (RDS) Canada, to explore how implementation science can drive meaningful change across Northern Ontario and beyond.

Each year, Nipissing University recognizes faculty members whose dedication, innovation, and impact help shape the student experience and advance the institution’s mission. Presented during convocation, the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence celebrate outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and service, honouring those who go above and beyond in their contributions to the university community.

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.

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.

Realizing that there are very few resources dedicated to the history of Black communities in Canada, particularly in French, Dr. Amadou Ba, Instructor of History at Nipissing University, was inspired to write an Afro-Canadian dictionary, the first of its kind.

Students in the Fine Arts and Visual Arts (FAVA) program at Nipissing University are benefiting from new professional grade studio equipment, thanks to a generous donation.