Megan Pegg is an exceptional artist whose work has left an enduring mark on Mount Saint Vincent University. Before graduating from the MountAbility program this spring, Megan was entrusted with the task of designing special…
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June Lumsden, the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Mount Saint Vincent University, has dedicated over forty remarkable years to building the university’s athletics and recreation programs, during which time she has positively impacted the…
Suzanne (Sue) Drapeau, BSc (’80), BPR (’83), MBA (Dalhousie), dedicated a great amount of her time, talent and treasure to MSVU during her seven years as a student. Sue received the President’s Prize from Dr.…
Janet Marie Higgins (1939 – 2015) graduated with a high school diploma from Mount Saint Vincent Academy in 1957. But her experience in the Halifax area school system was anything but ordinary. She was born…
The late Dr. Mairi St. John Macdonald was a remarkable educator and advocate for mature students. She left a lasting legacy in the field of continuing education. Originally from Montreal, Dr. Macdonald dedicated her life…
The late Sister Cecilia Margaret Young, a distinguished member of the Sisters of Charity–Halifax, left a lasting mark on the world of music education, and her legacy continues to inspire students and educators alike. A…
Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated more than 675 graduates from 26 countries during its spring 2023 convocation ceremonies on May 18 and 19, 2023. In her address to graduates, MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël…
The late Sister Mary Lua Gavin founded MSVU’s Biology Department in 1950, becoming the only woman chair of a biology department in Canada at the time. She used to recall many meetings beginning with “Gentlemen…and…
Joanne Bernard, BA, MBA, has shown an exceptional dedication to community throughout her work with MSVU and a successful career in the non-profit sector and politics. Today, she continues to give her time to the…
It would be difficult to find someone whose commitment to volunteerism or love of Nova Scotia compares to that shown by Dale Godsoe, CM – a long-serving community leader who has both been a member…