Fireside Chats to feature business and tourism leaders
Posted: 22 September 2020
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Tune in to a new Fireside Chats series launching this fall to hear personal stories, perspectives and interesting anecdotes from this region’s top business and tourism leaders. The Fireside Chats will feature online addresses by…
MSVU nutrition researcher celebrated for contributions to the care of women with diabetes in pregnancy
Posted: 18 September 2020
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Dr. Shannan Grant, Assistant Professor in the Department Applied Human Nutrition at Mount Saint Vincent University, has been selected as the latest winner of the CanDIPS Award of Excellence. The Canadian Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group…
MSVU researcher supporting social and emotional learning in young children through new federal funding
Posted: 16 September 2020
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Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac and the Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre (ECCRC) at Mount Saint Vincent University have been awarded a $271,903 grant through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) Mental Health Promotion Innovation Fund that supports mental health promotion projects…
Top 10 MSVU student experience updates – September 2020
Posted: 10 September 2020
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By Paula Barry, AVP Student Experience It almost goes without saying at this point, but I’ll say it again: this September marks the start of an academic year like no other! While we continue the…
Fall 2020 Welcome from President Mary Bluechardt
Posted: 9 September 2020
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Dear MSVU students, faculty, staff and friends, On this first day of classes, I’m writing to share a video greeting I recorded for you just a few days ago. I’m delighted to extend to you…
MSVU professor named Fulbright Canada Research Chair
Posted: 2 September 2020
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Dr. Marnina Gonick, Professor in Education/Women’s Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, for the winter 2021 term. Fulbright Canada Research Chairs are…
MSVU Virtual Orientation: Building a sense of community online
Posted: 1 September 2020
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Visit the Orientation webpage There’s no question: starting university during a global pandemic is not ideal. Fortunately for new Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) students, they’ll be benefiting from the University’s 40 years of experience…
Summer mentorship program supports student entrepreneurs
Posted: 20 August 2020
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The Centre for Women in Business (CWB) was established at Mount Saint Vincent University in 1992 and, with the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, has been dedicated to supporting women business owners through…
MSVU researchers receive $400K from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and Research Nova Scotia
Posted: 18 August 2020
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Today, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) announced that Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) researchers have received almost $400K in funding for two projects through the 2019 John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF). Dr. Chérif Matta received…
Pandemic and NS nature fuel entrepreneurial aspirations for MSVU nutrition student
Posted: 12 August 2020
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When Rebecca Granat’s summer internship was cancelled due to COVID-19, she found herself wondering what she could do with her newfound free time. Rebecca and her family enjoy beachcombing, and many of their finds –…