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Posted: 19 December 2023
Bita Batenian, an MSVU student from the Middle East, has embarked on an impressive journey to pursue her dreams in Canada. In January 2023, she began her second master’s degree (first at MSVU), this one…
Posted: 18 December 2023
Oh what a year! In 2023, MSVU turned 150, received the largest donation in its history, and helped host a former First Lady of the United States. Our impressive students soared not just in the…
Posted: 8 December 2023
Even now, more than 40 years after graduating as a member of the first Bachelor of Public Relations class at Mount Saint Vincent University, Sandra Wills Hannon still credits the degree with providing her with…
Posted: 7 December 2023
Simon Kennedy is a distinguished alumnus of MSVU, graduating with a Bachelor of Public Relations in 1991. His time at MSVU was marked by numerous achievements, including receiving the prestigious Senate Medal, various merit scholarships,…
Posted: 6 December 2023
On December 6, 1989, 14 women – 12 engineering students, a nursing student and a financial clerk at École Polytechnique in Montreal – were murdered by a man who was motivated by his hatred of…
Posted: 1 December 2023
Justice Anne Derrick decided to become a lawyer while still in her teens, after learning that lawyers can advocate on behalf of marginalized people and for social change. Justice Derrick’s initial connection to Mount Saint…
Posted: 27 November 2023
Kamla Williams, a dynamic alumna of Mount Saint Vincent University, is making a lasting impact on our communities as a clinical social worker, entrepreneur, ADHD coach, spoken word poet, author, and volunteer. Kamla’s academic journey…
Posted: 23 November 2023
Each year, the MSVU Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on graduates who have made significant contributions to the university and in their communities. These alumni exemplify the limitless potential of an MSVU education and the…
Posted: 15 November 2023
Dear MSVU faculty, staff and students, I’m pleased to introduce the new faculty and librarian who have joined MSVU this year. These individuals bring an expertise that will enhance our university’s educational and research endeavours,…
Posted: 14 November 2023
Dr. Zachary Zimmer has received a seven-year renewal on his Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Aging and Community at Mount Saint Vincent University. Dr. Zimmer moved to Halifax to begin his Tier 1…