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Nipissing University’s Board of Governors announced today that President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mike DeGagné, is stepping down to become the president of Yukon University. DeGagné will remain President of Nipissing until June 30.
“Dr. DeGagné has been an exceptional leader and has left a permanent mark on the university and broader community especially for his tireless work in the area of Indigenous education,” said Board Chair, Tom Palangio. “On behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank Dr. DeGagné for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to the University over the past seven years and wish him all the best in his new role.”
There’s a new installation adorning Nipissing’s boardroom and overlooking the main entrance: a beautiful stained glass rendering of the university’s coat of arms, a gift from the recently retired Jamie Graham.
Dr. Mike DeGagné has been reappointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of Nipissing University. DeGagné was reappointed as Nipissing’s president in a special meeting of the university’s Board of Governors on December 7 following the recommendation of the Reappointment Committee for the President and Vice-Chancellor. He will begin his second consecutive five-year term on January 1, 2018.