When Cong Chen (MEd ’21) first walked the grounds of Mount Saint Vincent University on a beautiful summer day in 2017, something clicked. After years of working in international education and visiting more than 20…
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By: Raina DeBrouwer Work-Integrated Learning has been making a splash in the news lately. Work-integrated learning, or WIL, blends academic study with hands-on work through work terms like co-ops, internships, and field placements.…
Students interested in graduate studies in Aging and Family Science or Applied Human Nutrition at MSVU, with a research focus related to long-term care, are eligible for a substantial scholarship, thanks to the support of…
At the very end of 2025, MSVU President Dr. Joël Dickinson gathered with university faculty and staff to celebrate the year and, in particular, recognize some exceptional employees. Three standout faculty and staff were celebrated…
The next installment in the MSVU Research Office’s Black and Indigenous Speaker Series will feature Dr. Debbie Martin, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples Health and Well-being, and Professor in the Department of Health Promotion, at…
Before moving on to the new year, let’s reflect on some of MSVU’s greatest moments from 2025. This year, we celebrated some big announcements and the achievements of many extraordinary members of our university community.…
To the MSVU community, Athletes who prioritize sleep build strength and speed better than those who don’t. Dough needs time to rest in order to rise, otherwise you’re in for a rubbery finished product. Also,…
Dr. Martin Morrison’s MSVU Story Three-time Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) graduate Dr. Martin Morrison made history this year as the first Indigenous African Nova Scotian to earn a PhD at MSVU and the first…
When Mount Saint Vincent University’s director of athletics and recreation first approached Jenna Blackburn to assume the role of head coach of the women’s soccer team, she was hesitant. Blackburn had recently completed her eighth…
This fall, the MSVU Board of Governors has welcomed several new members while others have assumed new leadership roles. Patricia Towler began her two-year term as Chair of the MSVU Board of Governors recently. Patricia is…