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Nipissing Teaching Hub wins Catalyst Award
GeneralTeaching HubThe Nipissing University Teaching Hub has been recognized with a Catalyst Award in the Teaching & Learning Category for its innovative use of Blackboard Learn to advance learning. -
Nipissing University launches new micro-credential promoting health and wellness in Anishinaabe communities
GeneralTeaching HubNipissing University has launched a new, online micro-credential titled, Wiidooktaadyang (We are Helping One Another): Promoting Health and Wellness in Anishinaabe Communities, focused on increasing knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness. -
Dr. Kristen Ferguson named new Dr. Elizabeth Thorn Chair in Literacy
GeneralSchulich School of EducationNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristen Ferguson as the new Dr. Elizabeth Thorn Chair in Literacy. Dr. Ferguson is a Professor in the Schulich School of Education and has been a faculty member at Nipissing since 2005. -
Chancellor’s Awards recognize outstanding contributions of Nipissing faculty
GeneralConvocationResearchFaculty/Staff AwardEach year, Nipissing University celebrates the recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence during its convocation celebrations. These awards are presented to Nipissing faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of research, teaching, or service. -
Then & Now: Tegan McWhirter, Master of Environmental Science Graduate (2021)
GeneralResearchEnvironmental Sciences/StudiesAlumniGrowing up in Northern Ontario, Tegan McWhirter developed a passion for the outdoors. While pursuing her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science at Queen’s University, Tegan worked for the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as a Wildland Fire Fighter on the Type I (initial attack) crew. -
Nipissing announces 2023 honorary degree recipients
GeneralAlumniNipissing University will present five outstanding leaders with honorary degrees, the University’s highest distinction, during its upcoming Convocation taking place June 13 to June 15 at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre.
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).
