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… StFX community It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with StFX that our campus is … “These partnerships and connections are what sustain me in my work because I know we … in many states across the U.S. and also are bringing it back to our MK schools for their …

Drawing connection between theory and the rest of computer science

Helping to connect and bring students together with the StFX English Society and Model UN Society

A bright light in the classroom and on the soccer pitch, Brynn has set a goal for a career in medicine

A multiple East Coast Music Award winner and a mentor for students

Academic X’cellence: Sharing stories from our inspiring StFX community It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with StFX that our campus is filled with highly engaged students, educators, researchers, and leaders. Academic X’cellence shines a spotlight on members of our educational community to find out more about their unique experiences—both inside and outside of the classroom. (To see...

Ralph Kirk and Frances Kuzsman, a married couple who both graduated from StFX in 1974, have teamed together to establish a life-changing bursary that will help local Antigonish area students pursue higher education at St. Francis Xavier University. The two, who graduated from StFX 50 years ago, have established a $1.3 million endowment, the Ralph Kirk and Frances Kuzsman Bursary, that is designed...

… Mentorship, skill building, meaningful work: Schwartz Business School Research … topics that included the gaps in corporate social responsibility reporting relevant to … student from Eastern Passage, NS, who worked under the supervision of Dr. Brad Long. …

Being given the trust and responsibility to lead important decisions as well as the opportunity to work with world-class researchers and impact society are just some of the benefits of receiving the John P. Cunningham Internship (Chemistry) and the Richard Cunningham Engineering Internship awards, say StFX student recipients. Allie Clark and Noah Ruscica are each recipients of the John P...

… StFX welcomes 2024 Sports Hall of Fame … Chris Sellitri established a well-deserved reputation as one of the premier rebounders in … on the Canadian national team. With Team Canada, Bethany played in eight international …

The Deveau Centre for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice and the Brian Mulroney Institute of Government invite all to join them for “The Marshall Decision @ 25: Honouring the Future of Peace and Friendship Treaties.” An opening reception for an art gallery exhibition, Learning Lodges, a distinguished speaker panel, and a lunch and learn will take place on September 16-18, 2024 to commemorate...

Two StFX faculty members, biology professor Dr. Jennifer Perry and earth and environmental sciences professor Dr. Celeste Cunningham, are among top Canadian talent to receive funding from the Government of Canada. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, announced nearly $86 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support 316 research infrastructure...

The importance of creating pathways for an equitable future where all voices are heard was a key message shared at the Truth and Reconciliation commemoration ceremony held September 30th at StFX. A packed crowd filled the Joyce Family Atrium as several speakers shared messages on the ongoing journey toward reconciliation, including the importance of allyship. Reconciliation isn’t one day of the...

Transformative is how one student describes his research experience this summer as a recipient of the Alley Heaps Undergraduate Research Internship, awarded to StFX computer science students. The research opened a door he had never considered before. Other students say their experience was invaluable, learning from a faculty member, and contributing to research that will positively impact society...

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate Mi’kmaw History Month in October, we’re proud to spotlight some of our own people, Indigenous culture, contributions and history. Maria Young grew up in Eskasoni First Nation in Unama'kik or Cape Breton, NS and is in her second year at StFX, taking an honours BA in Applied Forensic Psychology. Ms. Young has already received a prestigious RBC Foundation Undergraduate...

For eight years, StFX German language instructor Marlis Lade and students of German 200 have collaborated with Mi’kmaw artist, writer and musician Alan Syliboy, translating his children’s books into German, all the while learning more about reconciliation. Recently, they took their story to Ottawa. Professor Joerg Esleben from the University of Ottawa and Myka Burke from the German Embassy in...

… passions, and, for some, played a key role in continuing to graduate school. The … of a StFX faculty member. Recipients this year include Keely Ralf, Lydia Taylor, Lauren … is not something everyone has the chance to do. Therefore, I am very grateful to have had …

… High achievement: Four StFX masters students win Canada Graduate … prestigious Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (CGS-M), which helps develop research … the Maritime provinces. Completing her master’s degree at StFX, one of the only Celtic …

StFX faculty continue to make an impact with research that produces tangible, meaningful results. In the latest round of federal SSHRC 2024 Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants, StFX has had seven projects, involving 11 faculty, receive funding. The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, made the announcement Sept. 13th at the Université de Sherbrooke on behalf of...