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Breaking records and pushing limits: Nipissing alumni siblings set Guinness World Record
GeneralFor Nipissing alumni and siblings Margarida Shail and Paulo Carvalho, running has always been a part of their lives; a way to challenge themselves, stay connected, and push personal limits. But in 2024, their passion for the sport led to something even bigger: a Guinness World Record. -
Raising Voices and Building Community: Trina Prince’s Path of Advocacy and Inclusion
GeneralFor Nipissing alumnus Trina Prince, becoming an award-winning advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) has been based on perseverance, passion, and deep commitment to uplifting marginalized voices. Earlier this year, Prince received the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded to individuals across Canada who have made exceptional contributions to their communities. -
Nipissing University seeking nominations for 2025 Alumni Awards
GeneralNipissing University is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2025 Alumni Awards are now open, with a submission deadline of March 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. These prestigious awards honour alumni and university champions who have made significant contributions through their achievements, service, commitment, or philanthropy. -
Balancing passion, purpose and leadership on and off the ice
GeneralDurham Regional Police Constable and Lakers alumnus Frank Longo started on his academic path in criminal justice in his high school law classes, where he developed a passion for analyzing crime trends, criminal law, and psychology. At Nipissing University, he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice while also competing as a student-athlete. After graduating, he remained involved with Lakers athletics as a staff coach for the women's lacrosse team before launching his career in policing. -
History, Education, and the Outdoors: Terry Dubroy’s unique approach to teaching
GeneralAlumniNipissing University is proud to host alumnus Terry Dubroy for the launch of his solo book, Transformative Education, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 29 at the NUSU Student Centre. The community is invited to share in an evening of insightful stories and celebrate education as Dubroy shares the journey that led to his most recent publication, Transformative Education. The book is an exploration of what it means to be an authentic, transformative educator. -
Inspiring change: How Nipissing alumnus Taijon Eccleston-Graham is impacting communities through storytelling
GeneralAlumniWhen it comes to storytelling, few can captivate an audience quite like Nipissing alumnus Taijon Eccleston-Graham. From his pioneering initiative Shoot for Change to his newly released documentary series, The Road to Convocation, Eccleston-Graham has leveraged his passion for sports and community to leave a lasting impact.
Distinguished Nipissing alumnus Anna Pearson is shaping the minds of the “adults of tomorrow”
On Anna Pearson’s first ever report card, her teacher wrote that one day, she would make an excellent teacher. That early insight has proven true. Today, Anna is a celebrated educator and the recipient of numerous teaching awards including the Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2024) from Nipissing University, the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence (2022) for her outstanding contributions to K-12 education, and most recently the Award for Future-Proofing Students from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (2025).
