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February 11, 2026

StFX to delay opening tomorrow until 2 PM, Thursday Feb 12 Read More

Rare books, attic find, and departmental collaboration lead to StFX students conducting original research

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Day 3 Recap: Atlantic Economic Forum Closes With Conversations on How Atlantic Canada Can do Big Things Together

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Day 2 Recap: Momentum for the Future Continues to Grow at Atlantic Economic Forum at StFX

People gathered around tables during World Oceans Day

Ocean Preservation: Large Crowd Celebrates 10th Annual World Ocean’s Day at StFX

Entrepreneurship in Action: Ten StFX Students Receive Wallace Family Internships

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Day 1 Recap: Unlocking Potential--Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Opens Inaugural Atlantic Economic Forum at StFX’s Mulroney Institute of Government

Prime Minister Trudeau to Open Atlantic Economic Forum

StFX professor Dr. Kailin Wright Co-Organizes Annual National Theatre Conference

Outstanding Work: StFX Religious Studies Professor Dr. Sara Parks Co-Author on National Award-Winning Book

Transformative Experience: StFX Students Complete On-The-Ground Course in Israel and Palestine

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Accessibility in Nova Scotia: StFX Professor Dr. Katie Aubrecht Leads Newly Released Accessibility Act Independent Review

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StFX’s Oliver Storseth One of 10 Across Canada to Win 3M National Student Fellowship Award

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Inaugural Atlantic Economic Forum Set to Take Place at StFX’s Brian Mulroney Institute of Government June 19-21

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StFX’s Unique-in-Canada 5-Year BBA Entrepreneurship BSc Human Nutrition Program Continues to Grow

Look for the Positive, be Bold, and Never Stop Trying to Make a Difference, Class of 2023 Advised During Spring Convocation

StFX Psychology Professor Leading Study to Test Effectiveness of Alcohol Warning Labels

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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

StFX Celebrates Class of 2023 on May 7th; Holds Special Convocation May 6 for Classes of 2020 and 2021

Disappearance of Intertidal Mussel Beds on Nova Scotia's South Shore

StFX to Award Honorary Degrees to Former Coady Institute Director Dr. John Gaventa and Global Pioneer in Health Promotion Dr. Irving Rootman

The L'nu symbol. L’nu is a Mi'kmaw word meaning 'human being' or 'the people.'

StFX espi-kina’matno’kuom etek Mi’kma’ki, wejkwa’taqanik Mi’kmaq maqamikewmuew mna’q iknmuetu’tik. Nalikitquniejk na Mi’kmawey wisun wjit Antigonish teluek Aklasie’w-iktuk, ‘place where branches are torn off.’

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaw people. The Mi'kmaw name for Antigonish is Nalikitquniejk, meaning ‘place where branches are torn off.’

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