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Language learning, cultural discovery, and the work StFX students have completed throughout the academic year were highlights of the 19th annual German Day hosted March 20, 2026, by the German courses and the German Society of the Modern Languages Department at StFX. This year’s theme focused on German Canadian connections. Organizer and German instructor Prof. Marlis Lade said the event featured...

StFX’s English Department celebrated an exceptional achievement on March 12th: the release of five new books. These books included an essay collection on film by Dr. Conall Cash, two essay collections on digital humanities by Dr. Laura Estill, and a monograph and essay collection on performance by Dr. Kailin Wright. Dr. Joseph Khoury, Chair of the English Department, welcomed everyone to the...

The StFX Catholic Studies program is pleased to announce the names of the recipients of the Rev. Bernard A. MacDonald Memorial Bursary, the Catherine and Archie MacPhee Award, and the Sisters of Saint Martha Centennial Diocesan Bursary for Women. This year, a total of 15 awards were given, and students received awards ranging from $750 to $3,000. The purpose of the awards is to recognize and...

StFX students put their coding skills to the test on March 13 when the Department of Computer Science hosted its first programming competition. Students Carter Clifton, Avery Doiron, and John Kendall, took the top three spots respectively out of seven competitors who competed for a prize pool of $700. Mr. Clifton and Mr. Doiron, the top two contestants, each solved six problems during the 2.5 hour...

Since her childhood, Emma McInnis, a second year StFX student from Summerside, PEI, has had a passion for French. Now, the applied forensic psychology student, has been recognized for her efforts—and her excellence—receiving an Alliance Française prize during a ceremony held March 20th in Sackville, NB. Le Prix d’excellence des Alliances Françaises d’Halifax et Moncton are presented to students...

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Due to potentially unsafe conditions related to freezing rain this morning, please be advised that StFX University will delay opening until 11:00 AM today, with classes resuming at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, April 1. Essential services will remain operational, including Morrison Hall, Security, Snow Removal & Grounds, Custodial, and Trades. Staff in these areas should consult with their supervisor...

Five StFX students, including Amy Lam, Tayte McHugh, Maya Gibson, Abby Smith, and Abby Ives, showcased their scholarship at the annual Atlantic Undergraduate English Conference, which took place in Charlottetown, PEI from March 20-22, 2026. English Department Chair Dr. Joseph Khoury, who attended the conference, noted the students did StFX proud. “They shine brightly at these events. They are well...

Isaac Hierlihy of Quispamsis, NB, and Jona White of Vancouver, BC, students at StFX’s Gerald Schwartz School of Business, have been named among eight exceptional recipients of the 2026 Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies. Each will receive $50,000 and a dedicated mentor, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements, entrepreneurial leadership, and commitment to their...

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For over two decades, Randy Lauff, a Senior Laboratory Instructor in StFX’s Department of Biology, has been tracking owls in the forests of Nova Scotia. Now, his work is one of five ornithology projects featured in Bird Country, a 2026 documentary that premiered April 1st at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville, NS. The documentary, produced by Firefly Digital Media in association with Eastlink...

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Students at St. Francis Xavier University had the opportunity to look beyond the classroom and into the realities of post-grad careers on April 7, during a Women in Tech and Business panel designed to connect them with professionals across a wide range of industries. The event, hosted by the Women in Technology Transforming Society (WiTTS) brought together students eager to explore career pathways...

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A growing summer music camp, now entering its third year at St. Francis Xavier University, is continuing to open the door to young musicians of all skill levels, offering an inclusive space where beginners and experienced players learn, perform, and collaborate side by side. It’s also opening opportunity for StFX music students and recent alumni to move into the next stage of their development...

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Kirsten Newman, a graduating Master’s of Adult Education student, has won the cost of her X-Ring thanks to her participation in an annual survey for senior students that looks at student satisfaction and experience. All those who participate are eligible for a prize draw to win the cost of their X-Ring. The survey is administered by the Academic Vice-President and Provost’s office and the Office...