NUSU in the News:

Nipissing University and NUSU's impactful initiatives and student-driven events have garnered attention in the news, highlighting their commitment to enhancing campus life.

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Here you will find a series of news articles relating to Nipissing University Students, NUSU, Faculty, and our community involvement recently and over the past few years. Follow NUSU on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook to see what else we are up to!

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2025

• Inaugural Banquet Honouring Dr. Saint Firin Monestime
   

• Nipissing's new theatre club set to debut with hit musical
   

2024

• Nipissing University centre closes following investigation into social media post
   

• New Canadian citizen compelled to create a successful Afro-Caribbean festival
   

• Nipissing University celebrates high exam scores by recent nursing grads
   

• Bloom judges 'See the passion'
   

• Use your noggin for a good cause at NUSU Shinerama Trivia Night
   

• Dr. Barbi Law as Associate Vice-President, Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies
   

• Scott Russell named new Chancellor of Nipissing University
   

• All invited to Nipissing University Student Union's Pride BBQ
   

• Nipissing raises over $600,000 to support students in crisis situations
   

• First ever Scoliosis Awareness Day recognized in North Bay
   

• Lily and Lakers eligible for PWHL draft
   

• $1.8M to Nipissing U and Canadore for STEM programming costs
   

• Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
   

• Taijon Graham has been named the Ken Shields Award winner for the 2023-24 OUA season
   

• 32 teams from across the province to attend robotics event​
   

• Nipissing professor receives $1.47 million in federal funding for climate change research​
   

• Nipissing U and Canadore respond to new international student cap​
   

• Nipissing tries innovative online homesharing platform for students​
   

• Lakers to hold military appreciation night on Saturday​
   

2023

• Accessible post-secondary education the goal for NUSU
   

• Nipissing, Canadore Host Sessions For Homeowners Considering Renting To Students 
   

• NUSU Creates North Bay-Themed Colouring Books
   

• Canadore And Nipissing Students Living In Cars And Hotels While They Try To Find A Place To Live
   

• Nightclub To Open In New NUSU Building 
   

• Campus Nightclub Set To Open This Fall In North Bay 
   

• NUSU Adding Some Shine To North Bay
   

• Nipissing University Students shine for Cystic Fibrosis​
   

• New Restaurant Opening at Nipissing University 
   

• Nipissing University Students Pitch In To Clean Their City Streets Of Litter
   

• Getting Ready For Orientation Week At Nipissing University 
   

• The Pride Drag Show Coming To Nipissing 
   

• NUSU hosted a Day of Action Panel to discuss benefits of Universal Education
   

• Award-wining hip-hop artist performing at Nipissing University

• Out with Frosh Week, in with Owls Week

• Newly opened Bay Bistro extends an invite to the community

• NUSU creates North Bay-themed Colouring Book

• Nipissing University Student Union getting colourful

• Nipissing U launches North Bay–themed colouring book

• 2023 Ontario Cycling Provincial Championships on the August long weekend​

2022

• NU BIPOC Bursary Named For Community Leader Warren Lindsay
   

• Nipissing Students Get 'Shine On' With $10,000 Goal 
   

• Nipissing U Chucking Dodge Balls For Two Worthy Causes
   

• NUSU Says Funding A Problem According To Auditor General Report 
   

2021

• NUSU, University To Host Election Debate

• NUSU Student Centre Is A Beacon Of Promise

• Lakers, NUSU Raise Cash For Men’s Health

• Nipissing University Student Union Honours Nipissing First Nation Language Keeper

• Student Unions ‘Very Concerned’ Over Loss Of Campus Voting Program

• Student Union at Nipissing University Launches Safety Tips For University Students Partying Off-Campus 

• NUSU Speaking Out Against Failing Grades For Nursing Students

• NUSU Honours Nipissing FN Deputy Chief Muriel Sawyer
   

• NUSU Holding Bottle Drive for CF
   

• Nipissing University Students Hold Shine Day For Cystic Fibrosis Research
   

• Student Union At Nipissing University Launches Safe Party Tips For University Students Partying Off Campus
   

2020

• NUSU Shinerama Goes Virtual
   

• Former ‘A Tribe Called Red’ Member Ian Campeau To Speak At NU

• Demand Jumps At Nipissing Food Bank

• Federal Assistance ‘Huge’ For Students

• University Students Persevering Through COVID-19 Crisis

• Nipissing University Establishes Student Emergency Fund For Students In Need

• No Bright Yellow T-Shirts But Shinerama Campaign Continues

• Nipissing University Student Union Supports Pandemic Tuition Relief Fund Proposal 

• Post-Secondary Students Enter Uncharted Territory
   

2019

• NUSU Hosting Frosh Week Activities

• Students Break The Ice At Nipissing University Frosh Week 

• Shinerama Raises $9,733 For Cystic Fibrosis Research

• Movember Moustaches Raising Awareness

• North Bay Police Brass Wear High Heels For A Good Cause

• Court Ruling Good News – NUSU

• Federal Candidates for Nipissing-Timiskaming Square Off Over Climate Change

• Clean Green Beautiful North Bay Keeps The Momentum Going With Final Push

• Shinerama Raises Close To $10,000 In Support Of Cystic Fibrosis Research

• Crank Up The Student Enthusiasm, It’s Frosh Week

• NUSU Officials Wonder What Cost Comes With Tuition Cuts

• Nipissing Students Raise Big Bucks To Battle Cystic Fibrosis
   

2018

• Bids Requested For New Nipissing Student Centre

• Tender Awarded For New Student Centre

• Nipissing University Breaks Ground To Kickoff Construction Of Student Centre

• Flag-Raising May Be New Tradition

• Students Ready To Put Shine On North Bay

• Nipissing Lakers Take Up The Movember Challenge

• Students, Military Celebrate Anniversary

• Nipissing University To Start Construction On Student Centre

• Students Ready To Bring Some Shine To The City

• $13 Million Nipissing University Student Centre To Be Defining Feature When Approaching The Campus

• Nipissing Student Centre Moving Forward

• Nipissing University Raising Money And Awareness For Men’s Health

• Nipissing Students Celebrate Anniversary With Military Families
   

2017

• “You’re So Sweet” – Student Recognized For Good Deeds

• Time To Get Your Shine On!

• ONE PLEDGE Gets Support From Nipissing University

• Nipissing Welcomes ‘Last Generation of the ’90s’

• Nipissing Celebrates 25th Birthday

• Nipissing University Teams Up With Military Family Resource Centre

• New Student’s Lounge To Relieve Study Pressure

• Local Students Stumble Upon A Couple Celebrating Their 59th Anniversary. Watch What Happens Next!

• Nipissing Students Get Into The Holiday Spirit

• North Bay Residents Generously Help Stock Nipissing University Student Union Food Bank

• Nipissing and Canadore Students Celebrate Christmas In November

• Need To Start Your Christmas Shopping?

• Students Raise Cash For Movember

• Nipissing Students Raise Money For Movember
   

2016

• “The Wall” Will Pour Its Final Pint

• Hockey Players Fill Shelves This Time Instead Of Net

• New Community Service Group – Nipissing Kiwanis Circle K Club

• Nipissing Students Changing The Face Of Men’s Health

• 12 Days Of Giving Back To The Community

• Community Concert Gives Back To Students

• NUSU And Capitol Centre Announce Country Concert
   

2015

• All-Candidates Debate At Nipissing University Missing MP

• Retirees And Students To Hold Candidate’s Debate

• Student Response To University Settlement

• Lakers Look For A Key Win In Final Regular Season Home Game

• NUSU Charity Ball Tournament Approaching
   

2014 & Further

• Don’t Drive DUMB

• Nipissing Students Send Message To McGuinty Government

• Rich Bride, Poor Bride

• HIV/AIDS Is Everyone’s Concern

• Shining Their Way Around The Bay

• 50/50 Food Drive Delivers

• North Bay Residents Help Feed Students

• The 2012 Shinerama Softball Classic

• Nipissing Student Wheeling Across Canada To Raise Awareness For CP

• Students Celebrate Black History Month

• Nipissing Unveils 2009 Official Hockey Team Jerseys

• Students Vote 77% In Favour Of Fee Increase

• 50/50 Food Drive

• Nipissing University Opens New Sanctuary

• Nipissing Celebrates Black History Month

• Students To Put A Shine On City

• Students Say Yes To CFS

• Education Centre Observes World AIDS Day

• Nipissing University Honour And Remember The Fallen

• Shining Success

• Education Centre Students Are Shining Up The Skies

• Local Shinerama Breaks Record

• Student Food Bank Calling For Cash

• NUSU & CSRC Dissolve The JSEC Structure – The Wall & Pals Impacted 

• CSRC and NUSU Host Successful Shinerama Weekend

• NUSU To Host Charity Tournament