Nipissing in the News Roundup (August 17 to September 13, 2024)
Whether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines.
Check out the top headlines from August 17 to September 13, 2024:
Abby Lunney Leans On Family To Keep Her Hockey Career Moving Forward | Yahoo Sports
(Aug. 18)
Laker forward, Abby Lunney shares details of her hockey journey and expresses gratitude to those who helped her on her journey.
Rob Shaw riding momentum heading into Paralympics | North Bay News
(Aug. 30)
Nipissing Alumnus and honorary doctorate recipient Rob Shaw is the lone Canadian competing in the wheelchair tennis event.
BACK ROADS BILL: Two stories, one place | Elliot Lake News
(Aug. 31)
Faculty member Dr. Jonathan Pitt and instructor Nicole Abotossaway offer Indigenous insight to a recent news story on Sabe/Sasquatch.
OUA launches soccer season | Sudbury Star
(Aug. 31)
The women’s Lakers soccer team kick off the opening of the season with an impressive win.
Nipissing University athletes to benefit from endowment fund | Timmins Times
(Sept. 3)
This endowment ensures that Heather Cluff and Richard Dull's legacies will continue to inspire future generations while supporting Lakers student-athletes.
Northern Ontario colleges and universities adding more artificial intelligence courses | CBC News
(Sept. 5)
Nipissing University’s Dr. Nathan Colborne, Nipissing's dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science shares more about our post-baccalaureate diploma in artificial intelligence and machine learning, aimed at people already in the workforce who want to upgrade their skills.
‘A broadcast legend,’ Scott Russell bids emotional farewell after 40 years with CBC Sports | NOW Toronto
(Sept. 9)
In his last broadcast, wrapping up CBC’s coverage of the Paris Paralympics 2024, Russell reflected on the “beauty of sports” before announcing his departure as host of CBC Sports as he steps towards his new Chancellor role at Nipissing University.
From Student to Artist: Corbin Elliot's Journey | PublicNow.com
(Sept. 10)
Nipissing alumnus Corbin Elliot prepares for his first local solo exhibit at the WKP Kennedy Gallery.
South Huron Hospital announces partnership with Nipissing University | Grey Bruce This Week
(Sept. 11)
Nurses at South Huron Hospital announces new partnership with Nipissing University, offering nurses the opportunity to advance their professional careers.
Busy weekend of events in North Bay | My North Bay Now
(Sept. 12)
Nipissing University and Canadore College host their 19th Welcome Back Pow Wow, a tradition that welcomes both the campus and local community.
Searching for potential stem cell donors locally | My North Bay Now
(Sept. 12)
Nipissing University prepares to co-host multi-day registration drive for life-saving treatments.
Annual Welcome Back Pow Wow a big draw to campus | North Bay News
(Sept. 13)
Nipissing University’s and Canadore College’s 19th annual Welcome Back Pow Wow welcomes over 1000 attendees, including vendors and community service groups.