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March 27, 2025

Record number of poster presentations, sharing of ideas highlight annual Student Research Day Read More

StFX chemistry student Poppy Moon with Dr. Geniece Hallett-Tapley and Dr. Gerry Marangoni

StFX chemistry student Poppy Moon set to compete at national track and field event

September 16, 2025

Shipping Up to Boston: How a StFX sociology grad broke the ice with the NHL

Sisters

September 16, 2025

Remarkable record of service: Sisters of St. Martha retrace founders steps on 125th anniversary

September 3, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Craig Gallivan ’00 builds a career in medical tech rooted in Xaverian principles

Katie Upham

August 28, 2025

Big hoop dreams: X-Women Basketball assistant coach Katie Upham shadows NBA’s Utah Jazz

Bryan, Louise and family

August 28, 2025

Taps and toddlers: Brewing a life in Antigonish

Lisa Raitt

August 12, 2025

StFX University appoints the Hon. Lisa Raitt Chair, Board of Governors; welcomes six new members

2025 President's Gala

President’s Gala celebrates 50th anniversary

Cheyenne Toms

StFX’s Cheyenne Toms earns spot in Pathy Foundation Fellowship Cohort; recognized for commitment to community-driven change

student research day

Record number of poster presentations, sharing of ideas highlight annual Student Research Day

Snow on campus Xavier Square

StFX to delay opening until 10:00 AM/classes resume at 11:30 AM, Thursday, March 27.

Brtittany MacDonald MacAulay

Academic X’Cellence: Meet Dr. Brittany MacDonald-MacAulay

German Day 2025

18th German Day at StFX brings connection through language

nutrition students

Human nutrition students use visual imagery in novel assignment to communicate on mental health and well-being

Ignite building

StFX and IGNITE Atlantic forge partnership to drive innovation and business growth in Pictou County

Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana

Academic X'Cellence Series: Meet Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana

Hiring Student Library Ambassadors

Collings Lorraine

Two StFX students win $45,000 Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies celebrating outstanding student achievements

Violet Silva

Academic X’cellence Series: Meet Violet Silva

StFX is home to Canadian Certificate in Digital Humanities

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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