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We have wonderful stories to tell at the Mount and we are dedicated to sharing them with the world.
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Portrait of Alexa McDonough unveiled at MSVU

Posted: 14 October 2022

Uncategorized | Announcements

On October 11, a portrait of Alexa McDonough, OC, ONS, was unveiled at an event in the McCain Centre Atrium at MSVU. Special guests included Alexa’s son Justin McDonough, and brother and sister-in-law Robbie and…


New project aims to improve care for the caregiver

Posted: 13 October 2022

Family Studies | Community engagement

October 12, 2022 – Halifax, NS – Helping Nova Scotians with health limitations to remain in their homes and communities is a growing priority for public officials in Nova Scotia, especially given the aging of…




MSVU welcomes new Board of Governors members

Posted: 7 October 2022

Uncategorized | Announcements

Fall is a time of new beginnings not just for students, faculty and staff at Mount Saint Vincent University, but also for the University’s Board of Governors. MSVU’s Board recently welcomed several new members at their…


MSVU professor emeritus now volunteer teacher with Seniors College

Posted: 5 October 2022

Canadian Studies | Community engagement

Until recently, MSVU professor emeritus Dr. Michael MacMillan taught in the university’s departments of Political and Canadian Studies. Now retired, Dr. MacMillan’s passion for teaching has taken him to a new classroom with a slightly…



Marking Treaty Day and Mi’kmaq History Month

Posted: 29 September 2022

Uncategorized | Announcements

On the occasion of Mi’kmaq History Month and Treaty Day, MSVU shares this message from Cassandra Bruhm, Interim Indigenous Student Liaison: There are many important dates approaching on the calendar in the next couple of…



MSVU alum helping connect NS to the world

Posted: 27 September 2022

Uncategorized | Alumni

“MSVU is a wonderful place to learn” Q&A with MSVU alumna Christine Qin Yang Since coming to MSVU from her home in China nearly 10 years ago, Christine Qin Yang has established herself as an…