To the MSVU community, I am writing to share the news that Sara Knight has been appointed Governance Secretary and General Counsel at Mount Saint Vincent University. She will begin in the role on July…
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Contrary to misconceptions, exposing children to diverse expressions of gender identity supports their natural development and fosters inclusivity. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) Conor Barker, Mount Saint Vincent University and Daniel G. Seguin, Mount Saint Vincent University…
Mount Saint Vincent University celebrated the opening of a new EDIA Hub on campus on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. It was an initiative developed by MSVU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joël Dickinson and EDIA…
Today, March 21, 2023, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a day that serves as a call to action for all of us to actively work to eliminate all forms…
There’s no disputing that advancement of women remains important. We’ve come a long way in many respects, but there’s still MUCH work to be done. In particular, much work remains when we consider advancement of…
Nancy Ruth, CM, BA, MA, DipTh, DHumL, is the namesake of the Nancy’s Chair at MSVU and a well-known feminist activist, philanthropist, and former Canadian Senator. Endowed by Nancy, the Nancy’s Chair at MSVU was…
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…
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…
From left to right: Donna Bourne-Tyson, Dr. Jacquie Gahagan, Carlye Stein Congratulations to Dr. Jacquie Gahagan who received a QEII Platinum Jubilee Medal at an investiture ceremony held at Government House on January 24, 2023.…
Catherine Wallace (1917-1991), OC, BA, MA, PhD, LLD, LLD (Civil), DHumL MSVU President from 1965 to 1974 Dr. Catherine Wallace was the fourth president of the Mount (from 1965 to 1974) and the president at…