New Centre for Applied Research in Human Health to be established at the Mount
Posted: 16 November 2017
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Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce $2.5 million in support of new centre The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia today announced funding totaling almost $2.5 million toward establishing a new Sheila A. Brown…
Mount Art Gallery unveils facility upgrades
Posted: 15 November 2017
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The Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery is pleased to announce the completion of a series of facility upgrades made possible by the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP150). Delivered in Atlantic Canada through the…
New program in nonprofit leadership set to start September 2018
Posted: 15 November 2017
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[NEW! Evening course option available for fall 2018] The Mount is pleased to announce it will be offering a new program in nonprofit leadership – the only one of its kind in the Atlantic region.…
Celebrating 40 years of excellence in public relations education
Posted: 8 November 2017
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Communication Studies department focuses anniversary celebrations on giving back “In our program, we highlight the fact that social responsibility underpins all public relations practice.” — Dr. Amy Thurlow, Associate Professor, Communication Studies This year, the…
Mount soccer player named CCAA 2017-18 All Canadian
Posted: 8 November 2017
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The Mount Saint Vincent University Athletics Department is pleased to announce that first year soccer star Mariah Wright received the prestigious Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) All Canadian award at an awards banquet held last…
Convocation ceremonies celebrate women leaders and the achievements of graduates
Posted: 5 November 2017
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Fall convocation 2017 Mount Saint Vincent University (the Mount) officially installed its 13th President and Vice-Chancellor today, Dr. Mary Bluechardt, while celebrating the achievements of several hundred graduates and the tremendous work of honorary degree…
Message from VP Administration in relation to reported sexual assault on campus
Posted: 2 November 2017
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Update: Posted on October 27 at 4:55p.m. Late this afternoon, the police issued a media release confirming that they have someone in custody in relation to the sexual assault that was reported to have occurred…
From refugee to university grad: The story of Abshiro Abdille
Posted: 2 November 2017
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For 29-year-old Abshiro Abdille, the road to graduation has been long and filled with twists and turns. From her early days as a Somali living in a refugee camp in Kenya, through to her new…
Valedictorian profile: Nadira Al Nasleh
Posted: 1 November 2017
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For Nadira Al Nasleh, a Palestinian-Canadian, having the opportunity to live in both Jordan and Canada as a child has shaped who she is today. Born in Jordan, Nadira’s family moved to Halifax when she…
Valedictorian profile: Barbara Cochrane
Posted: 31 October 2017
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When she graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree this fall, Barbara Cochrane of Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, will be crossing the convocation stage for the third time. By next May, she hopes to be…