Sharing the stories of our community

We have wonderful stories to tell at the Mount and we are dedicated to sharing them with the world.
A wide range of experts are available to speak on topics such as parenting, aging, social policy, politics,
and small business. Contact us to learn more.


Thinking bigger, being bold

Posted: 30 November 2015

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Tara-Lynn Hughes (BPR ’95) doesn’t wait for opportunity to knock. When she sees a door, she walks right on through. That tenacity has transformed itself into a 20-year career with TD Canada Trust. After graduating…


Mount to introduce new inclusive education program

Posted: 25 November 2015

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MountAbility launching in January Mount Saint Vincent University is currently accepting applications for a new inclusive post-secondary education program to launch in January of 2016. MountAbility is a participatory audit program that provides access to…


Making the Most of It

Posted: 18 November 2015

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Last January, Nova Scotia welcomed Elon Myles. Trading his sandy tropical home in Jamaica for the white blustery winter of Atlantic Canada, Elon knew that he was headed for some new and exciting experiences. “I…


Especially for parents

Posted: 10 November 2015

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paraMount fall 2015: Helping your student embrace change The fall 2015 edition of paraMount is hot off the press and packed with great info for future Mount parents. The transition to university can be a…


Bringing the world together

Posted: 5 November 2015

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Bernadette Bernard came to the Mount with a plan and she’s following through. Set to graduate in 2016, she intends to move back from Halifax to the Mi’kmaq community of Eskasoni in Cape Breton, NS,…


Mount astronomer part of team behind discovery of new component of Milky Way

Posted: 3 November 2015

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Halifax-based astronomer participating in ground-breaking international research Using among the world’s most powerful telescopes (VISTA), an international team of astronomers recently discovered a new component of our Galaxy (the Milky Way), embedded within its typically…



Mount valedictorian makes an impact

Posted: 27 October 2015

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Shannon Kerr, of Sydney, Nova Scotia, recalls moving into residence at the Mount four years ago and instantly settling in. “The 10th floor of Assisi Hall was a great floor in September 2011,” she said.…


Mount valedictorian a shining star in NS education system

Posted: 26 October 2015

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Halifax educator Regan Clancey selected as valedictorian Originally from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Regan Clancey has had an exceptional academic record throughout three degrees at Mount Saint Vincent University (BA, BEd and MEd). But it was…


Uniting learners and leaders in business and tourism

Posted: 19 October 2015

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41st annual conference takes place at the Mount October 22, 2015 On Thursday, October 22nd, 2015, the 41st Annual Business & Tourism Conference at Mount Saint Vincent University will connect university and college students with…