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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. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (February 1 – 14, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Nipissing University receives $424,454 grant to enhance French as a second language teacher education
GeneralSchulich School of EducationNipissing University’s Schulich School of Education has been awarded $424,454 by the Government of Ontario under its French Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy (2021-2025) to advance French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher education and support. This funding builds on previous initiatives, further addressing the shortage of qualified FSL teachers across Ontario by developing innovative programming and strengthening teacher candidates' language proficiency and pedagogical skills. -
Nipissing University students and faculty collaborate on inclusive practices in disability and social work
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing researchers are helping to shine a light on the importance of inclusivity in research. This commitment was on display at the PARN Research Camp, held this past October at Brock University’s St. Catharines campus, where students, researchers, and allies gathered to explore inclusive and participatory research methods. This immersive, three-day event shared insights and skills to improve research practices focused on enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. -
Fourth annual Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (January 18 – January 31, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.
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).