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New faces, safe spaces: ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s O‑Week welcomes students from all walks of life

New faces, safe spaces: ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s O‑Week welcomes students from all walks of life

ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½â€™s O-Week offers inclusive events for queer, rural, and mature students, plus wellness spaces and socials designed to help everyone feel at home on campus.  Read more.

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Theresa Ann Salah
Thursday, August 14, 2025
A trio of ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ students and recent graduates earned international recognition this summer for their innovative offshore wind turbine design in Belgium.
Dawn Morrison
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
From Nova Scotia to New Zealand and beyond, Jonathan Drew’s work reminds that caring for people and caring for the planet are not competing goals — but deeply intertwined imperatives.
Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
This time of year, it's all about celebrating our amazing graduates. Get to know just some of our newest alumni with our grad profile series.

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Kate Hayter
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom’s rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he’ll be on stage himself this summer.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 9, 2025
Jacqueline Fogel traded the big city for Truro, a leap of faith through which she found a new calling in conservation and animal health.
Stephanie Rogers
Monday, June 9, 2025
From deployment in Afghanistan to the greenhouses of academia, Jeff Robinson has charted an extraordinary path — trading combat boots for a lab coat in pursuit of a deeper understanding of plant science.
Stephanie Rogers
Friday, June 6, 2025
Blending history with hands-on global experience, Myles Sweet is creating a future in artisanal cheesemaking that draws inspiration from both his family’s dairy roots in Nova Scotia and his international education in food business.
Cheryl Bell
Friday, May 30, 2025
Dentistry grad Jimmy Hall hits the road to Alaska on an 8,000-kilometre journey with his mom riding shotgun — while his wife and daughter fly ahead — to begin a bold new chapter in dentistry.