Church Point (NS), September 21, 2017– Université Sainte-Anne is proud to welcome its first student accepted into the Halifax Scholars Program offered by the Metro Care and Share Society. Bailey Ross, originally from Digby, is on his way to complete a Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of education in order to pursue a teaching career.

He is one of two students chosen for the program this year and will benefit from a full scholarship at Université Sainte-Anne.

Being the first in his family to speak both English and French, Bailey hopes to share his passion with his future students, both locally and globally. “I strongly believe access to learning should never be seen as a privilege but instead as a right,” explains Bailey. “Over the years I've dedicated my time to volunteering and raising funds to help others. For instance, I was involved in building schools in both Ecuador and Nicaragua. I hope to be able to continue to make a difference both here in Canada and abroad.” His family and friends are extremely proud of his accomplishments, even more so the fact that he is fluent in Canada's both official languages.

Bailey recognizes the advantages that come with being bilingual, which is why he has chosen to complete Université Sainte-Anne's new Integrated French Immersion Option while he is pursuing his degree. This option will allow him to develop a considerable degree of proficiency and confidence in French as well as allow him to graduate with no delay.

“Since French as a second language teachers are currently in high demand across the country, it's encouraging to see young leaders like Bailey embark on a teaching career. His future students will no doubt be inspired by his journey and his desire to learn”

- Hughie Batherson, vice-president of partnerships and recruitment at Université Sainte-Anne.

About Metro Care and Share Society

Metro Care and Share Society's aim is to present opportunities for the at-risk youth in Halifax Regional Municipality by removing barriers they face. The Halifax Scholars Program is comprised of a suite of services and activities. Students accepted into this program are provided with interactive services designed to promote engaged learning, academic / vocational success and promote their vision to become successful leaders in their communities.

About Université Sainte-Anne

Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.

For more information

Rachelle LeBlanc, Director of Communications and Marketing
Université Sainte-Anne
Tel. : 902-769-2114 Extension 7222
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Church Point, NS, June 19, 2017 - Kassidy Boutilier, a native of South Rawdon, NS, has graduated from Université Sainte-Anne's Government Office Clerk program. Her diploma was awarded at the Spring Convocation ceremony on June 15, 2017. The ceremony represented a culminating moment in Kassidy's life, as she had her first experience at Université Sainte-Anne at the age of 16.

Church Point, NS, May 30th, 2017 - Université Sainte-Anne is pleased to announce that it will award the Louis E. Deveau Award of Excellence to the Foyer Père-Fiset during the convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 15th at 7:00 pm. The ceremony will take place simultaneously at four of the university's campuses: Pointe-de-l'Église, Halifax, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine and Petit-de-Grat. All community members and members of the press are welcome to attend.

Ottawa, May 18, 2017 – For a seventh consecutive year, the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS) has awarded merit scholarships to eleven exemplary students enrolled in a French-language, post-secondary healthcare program offered by francophone or bilingual colleges and universities located in minority francophone communities all across the country.

Church Point (N.S.), May 18 2017 – Université Sainte-Anne’s 2017 French-language immersion sessions will soon elevate students at the Church Point campus to new heights. Since 1972, these sessions have attracted learners from a wide range of educational backgrounds, experiences and origins, who come to study French in an experiential learning environment.

Church Point, Nova Scotia, April 27, 2017 - Colin Fraser, Member of Parliament (West Nova), on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, today announced the Government of Canada’s participation in the modernization of the Louis R. Comeau Library at Université Sainte-Anne in Nova Scotia.

Church Point (NS), April 18, 2017 - An agreement signed by Université Sainte-Anne and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) will offer a new option to students who wish to pursue a career in business. This agreement allows graduates of the Business Administration Diploma at NSCC to apply for admission to the Baccalauréat en administration des affaires at Université Sainte-Anne.

Université Sainte-Anne will grant up to a maximum of 63 credits to students who have completed the Business Administration Diploma program in the concentrations of Accounting, Financial Services, Management, Marketing, Open or Software & Information Management, which represents 50 per cent of degree requirement towards the Baccalauréat en administration des affaires at Université Sainte-Anne. These students will then only have to complete two more years to obtain a bachelor's degree.

“We are pleased to welcome graduates of the Business Diploma Program at NSCC. We hope that this agreement will encourage a larger number of students from NSCC to pursue studies in French at Université Sainte-Anne as this combination demonstrates advanced linguistic capabilities in Canada's two official languages. Being bilingual gives graduates a considerable advantage on the job market and offers additional job opportunities,” explains Allister Surette, President and Vice-chancellor at Université Sainte-Anne.

“This agreement with Université Sainte-Anne is about helping students pursue education and find meaningful employment,” says NSCC President Don Bureaux. “Providing our students with more options, including those looking to have a bilingual education and career, means they'll have even greater opportunity to achieve their goals.”

Future students who are looking for more information concerning this agreement or the Baccalauréat en administration des affaires may contact Dany Sheehy, directeur du programme des sciences administratives (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902.769.2114 extension 7339).

About Université Sainte-Anne

Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.

About NSCC

NSCC is committed to building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation. Serving the province through a network of 13 campuses, the College offers 120+ programs in five academic schools — Access, Business, IT & Creative Industries, Health & Human Services, and Trades & Technology — reflecting labour market needs and opportunities in Nova Scotia. NSCC's primary goal: student success. In an annual survey of its graduates, the College has found 88% are employed, most in their field of choice, with 90% of those employed living and working in Nova Scotia.

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Church Point, NS, April 19, 2017 - Université Sainte-Anne is proud to announce that it will award an Honorary Doctorate in Acadian Studies to Barry Jean Ancelet at the convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

A French-speaking Cajun from Louisiana, Dr. Ancelet is known for his exceptional contributions to the development of the Francophonie in North America and, in particular, to the strengthening of ties between Louisiana and Nova Scotia.

Church Point, NS, March 9th, 2017 – The Laboratory for Innovation in Science and Industry (LISI) at Université Sainte-Anne invites you to a conference delivered by Daniel L. Silver and Christian Fray from the Acadia Institute for Data Analytics.

Church Point, NS, February 27, 2017 - The Canada Research Chair in Acadian and Transnational Studies (CRÉAcT) at Université Sainte-Anne, Clint Bruce, invites you to the second workshop of the CRÉAcT's series of Master Classes for 2016-2017, presented by Michel Bouchard, Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Northern British Columbia. Dr. Bouchard recently co-authored the book Songs upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi across to the Pacific (Baraka Book, 2016).