150 People Profile: Ramona Lumpkin – MSVU Past President and Vice-Chancellor, now President Emerita
Posted: 26 July 2023
Uncategorized | Alumni
Dr. Ramona Lumpkin is widely recognized for her many exceptional contributions to Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) as a passionate and committed leader of the institution. Serving as President and Vice-Chancellor of MSVU from 2010…
150 People Profile: Rob Batherson – MSVU alum and champion, former Board of Governors member, public affairs pro
Posted: 24 July 2023
Public Relations | Alumni
Well known as an engaged and energetic community supporter, Rob Batherson is an experienced communications strategist whose roots in the profession extend to MSVU’s Bachelor of Public Relations program, from which he graduated in 1997.…
MSVU graduate students receive Scotia Scholars Awards for health research excellence
Posted: 21 July 2023
Applied Human Nutrition | Awards
Four exceptional graduate students who have developed health research projects at Mount Saint Vincent University have been announced as the recipients of the 2023/24 Scotia Scholars Awards from Research Nova Scotia. These awards recognize outstanding…
150 People Profile: Dr. Susie Brigham – Professor, mentor, leader and equity advocate
Posted: 19 July 2023
Education | Community engagement
Nearly 20 years ago, Dr. Susan Brigham joined Mount Saint Vincent University and she’s been a trailblazer within the MSVU community ever since. She’s a teacher, researcher, leader, mentor, advocate and dedicated champion of the…
MSVU campus welcoming athletes competing in North American Indigenous Games
Posted: 19 July 2023
Uncategorized | Announcements
The Mount Saint Vincent University campus is buzzing this week with the arrival of 336 athletes competing in the 10th annual North American Indigenous Games. The games are being hosted across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, Millbrook…
150 People Profile: F. Marie Jones – Alum and life-long MSVU volunteer
Posted: 18 July 2023
Education | Alumni
F. Marie (Martin) Jones built the foundation of her post-secondary education at Mount Saint Vincent, graduating from the institution with a Bachelor of Arts in 1951, a Certificate in Education in 1952, and a Bachelor…
From student to educator: How MSVU transformed Saira Bano’s teaching career
Posted: 17 July 2023
Education | Alumni
Mount Saint Vincent University has played a pivotal role in Saira Bano’s life and career in education, inspiring her to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of students around the world. “The support…
Halifax lawsuit shows why sex workers need legal protections
Posted: 17 July 2023
Political Studies | Research
Being in a legal grey area means sex workers are at a disadvantage when they have been the victim of a crime or defrauded. (Shutterstock) Meredith Ralston, Mount Saint Vincent University A sex worker in…
150 People Profile: Karen Hudson – Mount alum and leader in Africentric education
Posted: 14 July 2023
Uncategorized | Alumni
Engaging Black students in deep discussions around their powerful history, culture and identity was Karen Hudson’s objective in creating the Black Excellence Day leadership summit recently held at MSVU, and it’s a goal she achieved…
Joys of summer reading: the books we’re devouring are likely influenced by someone we know and trust
Posted: 14 July 2023
Uncategorized
People’s ways of choosing books are significantly influenced by our offline relationships and book browsing habits. (Shutterstock) Danielle Fuller, University of Alberta and DeNel Rehberg Sedo, Mount Saint Vincent University If your bag is packed…