Nipissing in the News Roundup (February 15 – 28, 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 15 – 28, 2025:

Aanjibimaadisiwin – Indigenous-Specific Responses to Sexual Violence | Nation Talk
Feb. 15
This event provides a safe space for Indigenous and allied students, academics and service providers to learn together about how two community-based organizations are addressing the issue of sexual violence through cultural and traditional perspectives.

Gigatonnes of carbon are stored in under-protected areas | Atin Ito  
Feb. 16
Nipissing professor Dr. Colin McCarter explains how a group of researchers are dropping loads of peat moss in a Sudbury marsh to restore peatlands in the area.

The Best Nursing Schools in Ontario 2025 | University Magazine
Feb. 18
Nipissing University shines for its supportive atmosphere and individualized attention.

Professor Ackerman and NU Fine Arts students unveil sculptural installation at Ice Follies 2025 | Education News Canada
Feb. 27
Nipissing University third-year Fine Arts students, Ross Kozuskanich and Ellie Laberge recently collaborated with artist and Nipissing Associate Professor of Fine and Visual Arts, Andrew Ackerman, on a sculptural installation featured in the 2025 Ice Follies exhibition.

March is Research Month at Nipissing University | My North Bay Now
Feb. 28
Nipissing is celebrating Research Month in March. The university is highlighting faculty and student research in a variety of areas, including STEM, humanities, and social sciences.