Media Releases
NOSM University Celebrates Inaugural Convocation
Canada’s first independent medical university celebrates a historic milestone on Friday, May 26, 2023, when it graduates its first class since being proclaimed NOSM University. With its new status, NOSM University became empowered to grant degrees that in the past came under the auspices of Lakehead and Laurentian Universities.“Our new graduates bring a great deal of pride to our institution,” says Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO of NOSM University. “They bring knowledge, compassion, and a dedication to health equity, and they are now ready to help others live in good health and with dignity. I am ho...
Read more.NOSM University to host inaugural convocation ceremony
Joy Warkentin, Chair, Board of Governors, and Dr. Sarita Verma, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO, invite media to attend a special event. NOSM University, Canada's first independent medical university, will graduate its very first class, and install Dr. Cindy Blackstock as inaugural Chancellor. Date: Friday, May 26, 2023 Time: Media scrum at 2 p.m., graduation ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. EST In person: United Steelworkers Hall and Conference Centre 66 Brady St. Sudbury, ON Online: The announcement will be live-streamed on YouTube beginn...
Read more.NOSM University Recovering from Cyber Incident
NOSM University is recovering from a campus-wide service disruption due to a cyber incident that was detected on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Campus internet in both Sudbury and Thunder Bay, as well as shared and departmental drives, and many university websites and services, continue to be inaccessible. Upon discovery of the issue, NOSM University staff immediately took steps to secure and protect the network and data/information. The university also retained experts who are advising as to next steps. “We understand that disruptions like these are frustrating to staff, faculty and students, and that people have a lot of questions,...
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