MSVU welcomes 2025 Women’s Wall of Honour inductees
Posted: 24 November 2025
Uncategorized | Alumni
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated a new group of honourees who have recently been installed on the Riva Spatz Women’s Wall of Honour. Families and friends gathered with the new…
Calling all youth in grades 7 to 12: Science circles are back at MSVU!
Posted: 24 November 2025
Biology | Announcements
Over the next few months, MSVU faculty and senior students will host a series of free hands-on science exploration opportunities for youth in grades 7 to 12 (and teachers!). This popular event series – called…
Chemistry professor Dr. Chérif Matta wins top science honour
Posted: 21 November 2025
Science | Chemistry | Announcements
Dr. Chérif Matta, professor in the department of Chemistry and Physics at Mount Saint Vincent University, was named the 2025 winner of the Professional of Distinction Award at the Discovery Awards held last night (November…
Bridging Worlds: A Mi’kmaw Student’s Journey Toward Leadership in Indigenous Tourism
Posted: 6 November 2025
Tourism & Hospitality Management | Community engagement
By: Raina DeBrouwer Growing up in Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation – an Indigenous community nestled between Antigonish and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia – Gabriele Robitaille had big dreams. He described himself as a “naïve youth”, wanting…
“She’s our most valuable researcher in 2025.”: Dr. Jamie Metsala – receives researchED Canada Award of Excellence
Posted: 31 October 2025
Education | Announcements
On October 24, 2025, Dr. Jamie Metsala was honoured as the first winner of the researchED Canada Award of Excellence for outstanding contribution to advancing research and practice in literacy education. Said researchED in their announcement, “Canadian literacy champion Dr. Jamie Metsala was honoured tonight…
MSVU Announces Anya Walcott as Student Wellness Champion
Posted: 30 October 2025
Uncategorized
Mount Saint Vincent University’s Office of Student Experience and Counselling Services is pleased to announce Anya Walcott as the Student Wellness Champion for the 2025/2026 academic year. Anya is a dedicated first-year undergraduate student at…
MSVU Mystics’ Successful ACAA Championship Weekend
Posted: 28 October 2025
Uncategorized | Announcements
This past weekend was one to celebrate for our Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics! The MSVU Mystics were named the ACAA women’s soccer champions for a second consecutive season with a 3-1 victory over the…
MSVU celebrates fall 2025 graduates, honorary degree recipient
Posted: 19 October 2025
Arts | Applied Human Nutrition | Announcements
Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 470 graduates from 31 countries during its fall convocation ceremonies on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Students crossed the stage from arts, science, education, and professional programs to accept…
How alternative teaching models can foster inclusive classrooms
Posted: 19 October 2025
Education | Research
Cornelia Schneider, Mount Saint Vincent University The education of children with disabilities is a complex issue more than 30 years after “inclusive education” appeared for the first time in an important 1994 United Nations statement.…
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…