Do dogs behave differently during an owner’s pregnancy? Many dog owners think so
Posted: 19 October 2025
Graduate Studies | Family Studies | Research
Catherine Reeve, Mount Saint Vincent University From getting extra cuddles to vigilant protection, many expectant parents claim their dogs behave differently during pregnancy — sometimes even before the person knew they were pregnant themselves. Dogs…
Meet Valedictorian Joel Murphy
Posted: 14 October 2025
Education | Announcements
Joel Murphy is an educator and researcher who moves through life and academia with a never-ending curiosity and desire to help others. An exemplary student and community member, Joel will graduate with his PhD in…
Meet Valedictorian Katie Bates
Posted: 14 October 2025
History | Announcements
In addition to being an active community member, Katie Bates has been described by her professors as an excellent student earning an outstanding GPA while writing award-winning research papers throughout her degree. Starting her degree…
Black and Indigenous Speaker Series to explore scientific and Inuit knowledge of the ocean with Dr. Eric Oliver
Posted: 14 October 2025
Biology | Community engagement
The next installment in the MSVU Research Office’s Black and Indigenous Speaker Series will feature Dr. Eric Oliver. Eric is an inuk from Labrador who bridges natural science and Inuit knowledge. “Bridging Knowledge Systems: Scientific and Inuit Knowledge…
Indigenous Art Installation to be Revealed at Mount Saint Vincent University
Posted: 14 October 2025
Uncategorized | Community engagement
On October 22, the Two-Eyed Seeing Program at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will be unveiling a mural created by four Mi’kmaw women who represent various generations: Jessica Jerome, Grace Campbell-LeBlanc, Dr. Krista Collier-Jarvis, and Cheyenne Hardy.…
MSVU Professor Dr. Janice Keefe Presented with Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Prince Edward Island
Posted: 7 October 2025
Family Studies | Announcements
Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor and Chair of the Department of Aging and Family Science, Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology, and Director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU),…
Millbrook First Nation and the Kinu Tourism Project at Mount Saint Vincent University Launch Partnership to Advance Indigenous Tourism Education
Posted: 6 October 2025
Tourism & Hospitality Management | Announcements
Millbrook First Nation and the Kinu Tourism Project at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at improving access to culturally-informed Indigenous tourism education. The initiative is supported by…
Welcoming new faculty 2025-2026
Posted: 6 October 2025
Arts | Uncategorized | Announcements
A Message from the Vice-President Academic and Provost, As we continue to settle into a new academic year, I’d like to extend a warm welcome to the new faculty members who joined us this fall.…
Aging Well in the Face of Ageism – An Event Co-Hosted by Nova Scotia Centre for Aging
Posted: 3 October 2025
Professional Studies | Family Studies | Announcements
In recognition of National Seniors Day, The Nova Scotia Centre for Aging at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), in partnership with Dalhousie University’s Kathryn Allen Weldon Chair in Alzheimer’s Research and the Halifax Central Library,…
Canadian Association of Language Assessment Conference comes to MSVU
Posted: 2 October 2025
Education | Community engagement
This fall, the Canadian Association of Language Assessment (CALA/ACEL) brings Canada’s leading event in language assessment research and practice to Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). Organized by co-chairs Dr. Christine Doe, Dr. Elizabeth Jean Larson…