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Professor Ackerman and NU Fine Arts students unveil sculptural installation at Ice Follies 2025
GeneralFine Arts/Performing ArtsNipissing 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. Their piece, Fire and Flood, examined humanity’s fragile relationship with nature, exploring themes of climate change and resilience. The installation resonated with the festival's theme, Ozhaashikwaa (The Ice is Slippery), capturing the instability and vulnerability of the natural world amid unprecedented climatic change. -
Balancing passion, purpose and leadership on and off the ice
GeneralDurham Regional Police Constable and Lakers alumnus Frank Longo started on his academic path in criminal justice in his high school law classes, where he developed a passion for analyzing crime trends, criminal law, and psychology. At Nipissing University, he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice while also competing as a student-athlete. After graduating, he remained involved with Lakers athletics as a staff coach for the women's lacrosse team before launching his career in policing. -
Nipissing in the News Roundup (February 1 – 14, 2025)
GeneralWhether it’s providing expert commentary, leading groundbreaking research, or making a difference in the community, our students, faculty, staff and alumni are making headlines. -
Nipissing University receives $424,454 grant to enhance French as a second language teacher education
GeneralSchulich School of EducationNipissing University’s Schulich School of Education has been awarded $424,454 by the Government of Ontario under its French Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy (2021-2025) to advance French as a Second Language (FSL) teacher education and support. This funding builds on previous initiatives, further addressing the shortage of qualified FSL teachers across Ontario by developing innovative programming and strengthening teacher candidates' language proficiency and pedagogical skills. -
Nipissing University students and faculty collaborate on inclusive practices in disability and social work
GeneralSchool of Social WorkNipissing 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’s St. Catharines campus, where students, researchers, and allies gathered to explore inclusive and participatory research methods. This immersive, three-day event shared insights and skills to improve research practices focused on enhancing the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. -
Fourth annual Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks.
NU professor and alumnus offers lifelong commitment to education
Dr. Glen Sharpe's connection with Nipissing University began serendipitously in the mid-90s when he stopped at the campus while driving from Thunder Bay to Bramalea, Ontario. Curious about the university, he entered the education office, where he was greeted with warmth and friendliness. That visit left a lasting impression, so when it came time to pursue a Master’s degree in Education, Nipissing was his first choice.
