Camp expanding its roots with Mi’kmaw youth at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Posted: 27 April 2022
Child and Youth | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
By Lia Chin-Yet The NSERC Promo-Science Two-Eyed Seeing Camp Program hosted a group of mainland Mi’kmaw youth late this winter for a special day of activities rooted in water (both frozen and not) in collaboration…
Research team to explore impacts of tuition waiver programs for former youth in care
Posted: 26 April 2022
Child and Youth | Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
An MSVU-led research team is embarking on new research studies to examine and evaluate the impacts of tuition waiver programs on access to post-secondary education among former youth in care. Led by MSVU Associate Vice-President…
Corrine Sparks, Dr. Marie Battiste, and Deanne Fitzpatrick to receive honorary degrees from Mount Saint Vincent University
Posted: 25 April 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Tribute to Alexa McDonough planned Mount Saint Vincent University will host in-person convocation ceremonies on May 19 and 20 as it recognizes the achievements of spring 2022 graduates. A graduation “re-do” is also planned for…
MSVU Board of Governors Approves 2022/2023 Budget
Posted: 22 April 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Dear MSVU community, At its meeting held last night (April 21, 2021), the Mount Saint Vincent University Board of Governors approved the University’s 2022/2023 operating budget. This year’s balanced budget makes key investments in students…
Dr. Ramona Lumpkin receives highest honour from L’nu community members
Posted: 22 April 2022
Uncategorized | Awards
Earlier this week (April 20, 2022), Ramona Lumpkin, CM, PhD was presented with an Eagle Feather by the L’nu members of the L’nu Advisory Circle at MSVU. For many Indigenous Peoples, the Eagle Feather is…
Annual TEAM event raises more than $42K in support of MSVU Tourism & Hospitality program
Posted: 21 April 2022
Business Administration | Community engagement
Earlier this month, the Tourism Education Alliance of the Maritimes (TEAM) hosted the seventh annual event in support of Mount Saint Vincent University’s Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management program. Funds raised at the event…
Trio of MSVU alum putting their expertise to work at the Alzheimer Society of NS
Posted: 20 April 2022
Family Studies | Alumni
Three key individuals who’ve been supporting the growth and community contributions of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia are linked by a common thread of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) education and experience. Meet Linda…
Scott McCain and Leslie McLean establish new bursary and emergency funds for Indigenous students at MSVU
Posted: 5 April 2022
Uncategorized | Announcements
Mount Saint Vincent University today announced the creation of a new fund in support of Indigenous students through a $500,000 donation from philanthropists Scott McCain and Leslie McLean. The university is also making an investment…
MSVU launches new Crow-munications Program
Posted: 1 April 2022
Communication Studies | Announcements
This fall, Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) will welcome its first class to embark on a shiny new program of study. With the increasing demand for communications professionals, and the university’s deep connection to crows,…
MSVU graduate proves you should never give up on a dream
Posted: 31 March 2022
Uncategorized
Andrea Penney’s journey to becoming a registered dietitian took time and perseverance, but it’s a journey she wouldn’t change. During high school, she considered a variety of university programs, eventually deciding on Health Promotion at…