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Nipissing Alumnus Holly Garnett Reflects on Mentorship, Research, and Global Impact
GeneralAlumniFor 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. -
Nipissing University Celebrates 2025 Alumni Award Recipients
GeneralAlumniToday, 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. -
Nipissing University and Canadore College celebrate 20th Annual Welcome Pow Wow
GeneralIndigenous InitiativesOn 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. -
Preparing students for the real world – Nipissing’s Experiential Learning initiative aims to transform education
GeneralNipissing 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. -
Things I Wish I Knew Before Living at Nipissing University
GeneralStudent Development and ServicesMoving 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. -
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.
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).
