StFX University offers Canada's best undergraduate experience. Find more at WWW.STFX.CA. St. This is the StFX way.
Francis Xavier University offers what so many of Canada’s top students are seeking: a high quality education, focused principally on the undergraduate, in a vibrant residential setting. Recognized as one of the finest schools in Canada, StFX is meeting the needs of today’s undergraduates through outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research experiences, the very best in a residential community, and unique opportunities to make a contribution to communities at home and abroad.
08/25/2026
StFX philosophy professor Dr. William Sweet recently returned from eastern and southern Africa, where he delivered the inaugural keynote at a peace and sustainable development conference at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. The conference brought together scholars to discuss environmental justice, decolonization, and peacebuilding.
More @ https://www.stfx.ca/news/JELF-2026
08/24/2026
Supporting work in forestry, agriculture, aquaculture, and critical mineral exploration, two StFX research teams have received nearly $300,000 in funding through the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF).
Congrats to:
• Dr. Jantina Toxopeus, Dr. Cory Bishop, and Dr. Tammy Rodela, Biology
• Dr. Donnelly Archibald and Dr. Celeste Cunningham, Earth and Environmental Sciences
More @ https://www.stfx.ca/news/JELF-2026
08/18/2026
StFX computer science researchers Dr. Jean-Alexis Delamer and Dr. James Alexander Hughes, working with Mitacs Globalink student Kamalesh Kumar, have developed RevolveRL, a new approach that helps AI agents learn what we actually want them to do, without relying on hand-built reward systems.
More @ https://www.stfx.ca/news/RevolveRL
08/17/2026
Welcome to the Family! 💙💛
Every great story has a beginning, and yours starts at the Xaverian Welcome Ceremony.
Tuesday September 1st marks your first official steps as a Xaverian, it isn't just an event—it’s the moment you step into the StFX community for the very first time.
We can't wait to officially welcome you home! CHECK your StFX inbox for all the details.
08/17/2026
From how children develop a sense of fairness and how Indigenous assessment practices can be reimagined to reducing food waste and exploring the ethical use of artificial intelligence, 13 researchers have received Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) funding through the Insight and Insight Development Grant programs.
Full story @ https://www.stfx.ca/news/SSHRC-Insight
Insight Grant
• Dr. John Corbit (Psychology)
Insight Development Grants
• Dr. Alice Johnston, Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden, and Dr. Simon Sylliboy (Education)
• Dr. Abede Mack and Dr. Katelynn Carter-Rogers (Management), with Dr. Greg Hadley (Education)
• Dr. Mahasti Khakpour (Health) and Dr. Elvira Prusaczyk (Psychology)
• Dr. Mendel Péladeau-Houle (Modern Languages)
• Dr. Ken Penner (Religious Studies)
• Dr. Kailin Wright (English)
• Dr. Hailey Murphy (Political Science)
08/14/2026
Congratulations to StFX professor Dr. L. Jane McMillan on her appointment to the Order of Nova Scotia, the province’s highest honour.
A legal anthropologist and educator, Dr. McMillan is recognized for her outstanding contributions to Indigenous rights, justice and reconciliation through research, education and community collaboration.
We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her leadership and impact. Congratulations, Dr. McMillan!
Nova Scotia Government
08/14/2026
Congratulations to Hon. Graydon Nicholas ’68 & Hon. ’94, one of only seven people in history to receive the Knights of Columbus Caritas Award. He is also a recipient of StFX’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and Lifetime Xaverian Patron Award.
Link here, but keep in mind that because of Meta’s news rules, we can’t use it as a straight news link. It’ll need to work more as a redirect: https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Ftj.news%2Fnew-brunswick%2Fgraydon-nicholas-wins-honour-bestowed-on-only-seven-people-in-history&btnI
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08/13/2026
Congratulations to Hon. Graydon Nicholas ’68 & Hon. ’94, one of only seven people in history to receive the Knights of Columbus Caritas Award. He is also a recipient of StFX’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and Lifetime Xaverian Patron Award.
More @ https://tj.news/new-brunswick/graydon-nicholas-wins-honour-bestowed-on-only-seven-people-in-history
Photo credit: TJ News
New students (and parents), your move-in checklist starts here. 👀
Step one: check your StFX email. Yes, right now. 📩
If you’re living in residence, you must confirm your arrival time before move-in. Arrival times have been sent to your StFX email account, so use the link in the email to confirm your time.
Haven’t uploaded your photo ID yet? Get that done too. It’ll help make check-in faster when you arrive.
And seriously: keep checking your StFX email and the website regularly. Important move-in and check-in information is being shared there as Welcome Day gets closer.
Need the link? Hit it directly in our bio or cut ‘n paste https://www.stfx.ca/student-services/student-life/new-stfx-students
08/12/2026
Attention All Employers and Educational Institutions!
The 2026 StFX Opportunities Fair registration is closing soon on Aug 21st, 2026. Don't miss your last chance to network and recruit from one of Canada's most prestigious Universities.
📅 Date: September 16th, 2026
🕙 Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: MacKay Room, StFX Campus, Antigonish, NS
This is your chance to connect with top talent from StFX University. Showcase your opportunities, meet ambitious students, and elevate your recruitment efforts.
REGISTER NOW to secure your spot as an exhibitor. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Register: https://secureca.imodules.com/s/650/17/interior.aspx?sid=650&gid=1&pgid=4180&cid=7766