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Your Final Countdown to Becoming a Laker
GeneralWhether you’re moving into residence, commuting locally, or joining us from across the country, now’s the time to get organized so your first days on campus are stress-free and memorable. We’ve compiled some highlights to include on your final prep checklist for a strong start as a Laker. -
From Couch to Classroom: Reality TV Meets Academic Analysis
GeneralResearchWhat 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. -
Nipissing mourns loss of philanthropist Hilary Weston
GeneralNipissing University is deeply saddened by the passing of the Hon. Hilary M. Weston C.M., C.V.O., O.Ont. -
Nipissing mourns passing of inaugural Chancellor, Dr. James Redpath
GeneralNipissing 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. -
Lakers hockey player steps up to save a life
GeneralAthleticsJonathan 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. -
Community collaboration takes centre court with opening of new beach volleyball facility
GeneralAthleticsEarlier 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.
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).
