MSVU professor named Fulbright Canada Research Chair
Posted: 2 September 2020
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Dr. Marnina Gonick, Professor in Education/Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, for the winter 2021 term. Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are…
MSVU Virtual Orientation: Building a sense of community online
Posted: 1 September 2020
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Visit the Orientation webpage There’s no question: starting university during a global pandemic is not ideal. Fortunately for new Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) students, they’ll be benefiting from the University’s 40 years of experience…
Summer mentorship program supports student entrepreneurs
Posted: 20 August 2020
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The Centre for Women in Business (CWB) was established at Mount Saint Vincent University in 1992 and, with the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has been dedicated to supporting women business owners through…
MSVU researchers receive $400K from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and Research Nova Scotia
Posted: 18 August 2020
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Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced that Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) researchers have received almost $400K in funding for two projects through the 2019 John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Dr. Chérif Matta received…
Pandemic and NS nature fuel entrepreneurial aspirations for MSVU nutrition student
Posted: 12 August 2020
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When Rebecca Granat’s summer internship was cancelled due to COVID-19, she found herself wondering what she could do with her newfound free time. Rebecca and her family enjoy beachcombing, and many of their finds –…
History grad’s academic experience helps ensure smooth sailing in his oceanic career
Posted: 7 August 2020
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Flair Martin starts many of his days this way: by looking out at the ocean. His view isn’t from a cottage close to a lake or an apartment overlooking Halifax Harbour. It’s from on board…
People of MSVU
Posted: 22 July 2020
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About People of MSVU Launched in the fall of 2019, this series features photos and first-person narratives that tell the stories of the diverse people who make up our University community. Tianyuan Yu Assistant…
MSVU to launch new TESOL certificate and diploma programs
Posted: 21 July 2020
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Mount Saint Vincent University’s Faculty of Education has expanded its offerings with the addition of graduate certificate and diploma programs in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Both the certificate and diploma are available…
MSVU first Canadian university to offer online queer studies course
Posted: 20 July 2020
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This fall, MSVU will launch what is believed to be the first online intro to queer or LGBTQIA++ studies course in Canada. While most Canadian universities offer a gender studies program, or courses in gender…
Marking Pride 2020: Message from the President
Posted: 15 July 2020
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At Mount Saint Vincent University and in Halifax, we recognize Pride in July. This is a time to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+* communities, as well as remind all of us about the continued struggle for equity faced…