Connecting across the generations
Posted: 3 August 2023
Philosophy | Alumni
Janet (Pottie) Murray (BA ’56) and her extended family share a long MSVU tradition From their commitment to learning to their many notable accomplishments, the significant cross-generational connections Janet (Pottie) Murray and her extended family…
150 People Profile: Rosa Parks – An iconic figure of the civil rights movement and MSVU honorary degree recipient
Posted: 1 August 2023
Uncategorized | Alumni
Rosa Parks, known as “the mother of the freedom movement” and “the first lady of civil rights,” is an American activist who is celebrated worldwide for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. In…
Emancipation Day 2023
Posted: 31 July 2023
Uncategorized | Announcements
To the MSVU community August 1, marks Emancipation Day. “Emancipation Day is the day The Slavery Abolition Act became law in the British Empire (including Canada) and ended the practice of slavery for millions of…
150 People Profile: John Carnaghan – A beloved MSVU fitness centre member and biggest champion of student athletes
Posted: 28 July 2023
Uncategorized | Athletics
John Carnaghan may not be a student, faculty, staff member or alumni of Mount Saint Vincent University, but he’s as much a part of the MSVU family as anyone, in particular a cherished member of…
Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal’s legacy of inspiring women in STEM through WISEatlantic
Posted: 27 July 2023
Biology | Community engagement
As a Biology professor at Mount Saint Vincent University and the driving force behind WISEatlantic (Women in Science and Engineering for Atlantic Canada), Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal has dedicated her professional life to empowering and encouraging…
150 People Profile: Ramona Lumpkin – MSVU Past President and Vice-Chancellor, now President Emerita
Posted: 26 July 2023
Uncategorized | Alumni
Dr. Ramona Lumpkin is widely recognized for her many exceptional contributions to Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) as a passionate and committed leader of the institution. Serving as President and Vice-Chancellor of MSVU from 2010…
150 People Profile: Rob Batherson – MSVU alum and champion, former Board of Governors member, public affairs pro
Posted: 24 July 2023
Public Relations | Alumni
Well known as an engaged and energetic community supporter, Rob Batherson is an experienced communications strategist whose roots in the profession extend to MSVU’s Bachelor of Public Relations program, from which he graduated in 1997.…
MSVU graduate students receive Scotia Scholars Awards for health research excellence
Posted: 21 July 2023
Applied Human Nutrition | Awards
Four exceptional graduate students who have developed health research projects at Mount Saint Vincent University have been announced as the recipients of the 2023/24 Scotia Scholars Awards from Research Nova Scotia. These awards recognize outstanding…
150 People Profile: Dr. Susie Brigham – Professor, mentor, leader and equity advocate
Posted: 19 July 2023
Education | Community engagement
Nearly 20 years ago, Dr. Susan Brigham joined Mount Saint Vincent University and she’s been a trailblazer within the MSVU community ever since. She’s a teacher, researcher, leader, mentor, advocate and dedicated champion of the…
MSVU campus welcoming athletes competing in North American Indigenous Games
Posted: 19 July 2023
Uncategorized | Announcements
The Mount Saint Vincent University campus is buzzing this week with the arrival of 336 athletes competing in the 10th annual North American Indigenous Games. The games are being hosted across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, Millbrook…