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.
Posted: 30 August 2021
With the first day of school just around the corner, and COVID-19 still a reality, students of all ages are gearing up for a not-quite-normal return to the classroom. COVID-19 aside, back-to-school season is already…
Posted: 27 August 2021
Mount Saint Vincent University biology professor Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal has been named the recipient of a Legacy Research Award from the Lung Association of Nova Scotia. The award, which carries a value of $25,000, will…
Posted: 24 August 2021
Dr. Phillip Joy, Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Human Nutrition, received $65,628.00 to advance their research from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in the 2021 Insight Development Grants (IDG) competition.…
Posted: 23 August 2021
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, As the start of the fall semester nears and the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, so too do our safety measures at MSVU. I am writing today to share…
Posted: 18 August 2021
A special workshop took place at Pictou Landing First Nation School this winter, immersing students in the world of petroglyphs (images traditionally carved in stone). A new video produced by Dr. Shane Theunissen, Assistant Professor…
Posted: 11 August 2021
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced that Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) researchers have received over $1 million in funding for two projects through the 2020 John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and Research Nova Scotia.…
Posted: 11 August 2021
A message from Ramona Lumpkin, CM, PhD, Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Earlier this summer, the Government of Canada passed legislation to make September 30th a new statutory annual holiday called the National Day for Truth…
Posted: 29 July 2021
Dear MSVU students, faculty and staff, I write to you today to mark the first Emancipation Day in Nova Scotia. Earlier this year, the NS Legislature and Canadian House of Commons passed bills to annually recognize…
Posted: 23 July 2021
By Olivia Banks, MSVU Public Relations student With the steamy days of summer upon us, many are looking for ways to cool down. What are the best foods and drinks to consume during a heatwave?…
Posted: 16 July 2021
Congratulations to Julia Kokonis and Abbey MacLeod (pictured above), who will participate in the 17th season of the Female Apprentice Coach Program (FACP)! Julia graduated from Guelph University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Applied…