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Posted: 28 February 2023
A scholar, philanthropist, professional dancer, and World War II veteran, the Mount’s Dr. Marial Mosher was many things. Born in Halifax in 1917, Marial Mosher was passionate about dance. At 18, she moved to New…
Posted: 27 February 2023
Jacquie Gahagan, Mount Saint Vincent University and Shannan M. Grant, Mount Saint Vincent University Heart disease affects 2.6 million Canadians, and is the second-leading cause of death in Canada. Women continue to be at higher…
Posted: 24 February 2023
MSVU athletes follow in their parents’ footsteps There’s perhaps no better testament to the exceptional quality of the Mount Saint Vincent University varsity athletics program than the high number of second-generation athletes currently playing for…
Posted: 17 February 2023
In Nova Scotia, the third Monday in February is a holiday called Heritage Day. Each year, the day honours a remarkable person, place or event that has contributed to the province’s unique heritage. This year…
Posted: 15 February 2023
Sister Dorothy Moore, CM, ONS, BA, BEd, MEd, DHumL, is an esteemed Mi’kmaw Elder, advocate, and educator, and member of the Congregation of St. Martha, who has worked for decades to support and empower Indigenous…
Posted: 13 February 2023
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the MSVU campus sits a gem of a facility: the MSVU Child Study Centre (CSC). The Centre provides family-focused play-based care to preschool-aged children. Many children of MSVU…
Posted: 9 February 2023
For many years, Deanne MacLeod, BBA, LLB, MBA, has been a stand-out leader at MSVU, giving generously of her time and expertise. She’s simultaneously been a valued leader in the community and highly-regarded lawyer. A…
Posted: 7 February 2023
Nicholas Hickens graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Human Nutrition (first class honours) just last fall, but already his list of accomplishments is long. Today, he added…
Posted: 30 January 2023
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, February is Black History Month in Canada, referred to as African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, and an opportunity to learn about the culture, history and experiences of Black people across the country…
Posted: 29 January 2023
Dr. Alexa McDonough, OC, ONS, received an honorary degree from MSVU in 2009 and served as the university’s interim president from 2009 to 2010. Over her remarkable life, Alexa has been recognized as a trailblazer…