Nipissing in the News Roundup (February 1 – 14, 2025)

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 February 1 – 14, 2025:

Nipissing students bring innovation to North Bay's fire hydrant inspections | Education News Canada
Feb. 6
Three students from Nipissing University's Environment & Sustainability Post-Baccalaureate program recently presented their work on a geospatial interface for the City of North Bay's fire hydrant inspections during a special event at City Hall.

Nipissing Lakers Shoot for Change this Saturday | My North Bay Now
Feb. 6
The Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball host the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game.

Event makes push-up to promote mental health across district | Sudbury Star
Feb. 11
The Canadian Mental Health Association North Bay and District is literally pushing for better mental health with The Push-Up Challenge this month. Nipissing University staff and students joined them on Tuesday morning in kicking off the fundraiser with a group fitness event on campus.

Black History Month event taking place virtually | My North Bay Now
Feb. 12
In recognition of Black History Month, Nipissing University and the Nipissing University Faculty Association hosta screening of What We Deserve, a documentary that explores the enduring consequences of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and calls for restorative and reparative justice.

Nipissing University - Students and faculty collaborate on inclusive practices in disability and social work | Education News Canada
Feb. 12
Nipissing researchers are helping to shine a light on the importance of inclusivity in research. This commitment was on display at the PARN Research Camp, held this past October at Brock University, where students, researchers, and allies gathered to explore inclusive and participatory research methods.

Nipissing says funding will help address French as a Second Language teacher shortages | My North Bay Now
Feb. 14
French as a Second Language (FSL) education and support at Nipissing University is receiving a funding boost. The Schulich School of Education has been awarded nearly $425,000 from the province’s French Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy.