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Due to anticipated deteriorating weather conditions, please be advised that StFX University will delay opening until 11:00 AM tomorrow morning, Monday, January 19, with classes resuming at 11:30 AM. Essential services will remain operational, including Morrison Hall, Security, Snow Removal & Grounds, Custodial, and Trades. Staff in these areas should consult with their supervisor regarding their...

As a born and raised Calgarian, hockey was something Laurenne Mercier knew well. She laced up her skates for 13 years of minor hockey in the rinks of Okotoks, AB, but never imagined the game would lead to a career – especially not one with the Boston Bruins, one of NHL’s most storied franchises. Laurenne’s journey began with a cross-Canada move to small town Antigonish, NS, arriving on StFX's...

For generations, StFX alumni have carried a piece of their alma mater with them, across Canada, around the world, and into every corner of life. That bond and sense of community have always been at the heart of what makes StFX’s alumni network so strong. Now, that connection has taken a new shape as the StFX Alumni Affairs Office and Marketing & Communications have introduced the xaverian, the...

Research X’cellence: Our StFX community leveraging expertise on today’s most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges. Research X’cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring educational community and the impact they’re making. (To see the full series, please click HERE .)...

Craig Seaboyer is used to hearing a knock at the University Electronics Workshop door and on the other side someone looking for advice and help on a project. Mr. Seaboyer, the workshop’s manager, senior electronics technologist and consultant, is often called upon when faculty and staff are looking to create something new, when equipment fails, and when teaching and research projects hit...

St. Francis Xavier University’s residence occupancy rate reached a strong 98 per cent this past fall, meeting its goal for the year. According to StFX Vice-President Students Elizabeth Yeo, this year’s numbers reflect a mix of factors, including ongoing work to strengthen community and broader housing patterns in the region. “The real story is about community,” says Ms. Yeo, noting StFX’s ongoing...

St. Francis Xavier University has received $3.5 million in Government of Canada funding to strengthen support for seniors in northeastern Nova Scotia, helping older adults, particularly those with disabilities, remain connected, active, and included in their communities. Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton...

… StFX German Society hosts renewable energy discussion January 27, … a renewable energy discussion Jan. 22, 2026, hosted by the StFX German Society that featured … 2010 StFX graduate.    … StFX German Society hosts renewable energy discussion …

Please be advised that StFX University will delay opening until 11:00 AM with classes resuming at 11:30 AM tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Essential services will remain operational, including Morrison Hall, Security, Snow Removal & Grounds, Custodial, and Trades. Staff in these areas should consult with their supervisor regarding their daily roster. Online classes will continue as scheduled unless...

StFX closed tomorrow, Monday Jan 26 Due to the anticipated poor conditions, please be advised that the university will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26. Essential services will remain operational, including Morrison Hall, Security, Snow Removal & Grounds, Custodial, and Trades. Staff in these areas should consult with their supervisor regarding their daily roster. Online classes will...

The joy of being part of something larger, something powerful, and having a place to call home all resonated Nov. 4th as StFX’s new Black Student Success Centre opened in a poignant ceremony where Black Student Advisor Akua Amankwah-Poku and Black Student Centre Manager Lorraine Reddick unveiled the centre’s official name: the Dr. Agnes Calliste Academic and Cultural Centre. The centre, in Mount...

Dr. Kevin Hewitt, NSERC Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering, Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion, professor of physics, and QEII Platinum Jubilee Medalist 2023, at Dalhousie University, will address social justice, injustice, and STEM when he delivers this year’s Dr. Agnes Calliste African Heritage Lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 26th. Dr. Hewitt will speak on ‘Social Justice, Injustice and...

Due to the anticipated poor conditions, please be advised that the university will be closed tomorrow morning and afternoon, Monday, February 2, with the possibility of opening at 6:00PM, with classes to resume at 6:30PM. An announcement regarding the status of campus reopening will be sent to the campus community by 3:00PM tomorrow afternoon. Essential services will remain operational, including...

On two Saturdays in January, StFX music students could be found at St. Andrew Junior School (SAJS) helping mentor middle school band and choir members. Music spilled through the hallways as students worked in small groups around the school. The clinics sessions brought together beginner and intermediate SAJS musicians with StFX student mentors, creating a learning experience designed to build...

Campus cleanup crews continue to work diligently to clear snow, making campus accessible and safe to reopen. While much progress has been made, the wind continues to blow snow back onto pathways, walkways and roads. Given the current conditions, StFX University will remain closed, resuming normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. Essential services will remain operational, including...

… in Unity: Town of Antigonish, StFX celebrate 2026 African Heritage Month Launch February 3, 2026 Participating in the unveiling are, l-r, … in partnership with StFX, hosted the 2026 African Heritage Month Launch. This year's …

… StFX announces 2026 Social Entrepreneurship Fund winner at Impact X Summit February 4, 2026 Pictured, l-r, StFX alumnus, entrepreneur … Entrepreneurship Fund founder Alex Dorward; 2026 recipient of the Social Entrepreneurship …

Research X’cellence: Our StFX community leveraging expertise on today’s most pressing challenges. At StFX, innovative research and creative activity are benefiting our communities, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges. Research X’cellence shines a spotlight on members of our inspiring educational community and the impact they’re making. (To see the full series, please click HERE .)...

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate African Heritage Month in February, we’re proud to spotlight some of our own people, Black culture, contributions and history. Here, we meet Adriel Uangbaoje, a student in StFX’s Gerald Schwartz School of Business. Mr. Uangbaoje, a native of Nigeria, has been actively involved in the StFX community. He placed third in the first-ever Xaverian Stock Pitch Competition...

St. Francis Xavier University student Braelyn Spencer has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award. This scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. A fourth-year Gerald Schwartz School of Business student, Ms. Spencer serves as president of the Schwartz...