Nipissing University gets $2.1 million for campus renewal

Nipissing MPP Monique Smith
News Release

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Universities across Ontario are receiving a total of $200 million in provincial funding to help them renew their campuses and improve the learning environment for their students. Nipissing University will receive $2,116,100 of this funding to make improvements to existing buildings, upgrade equipment, renovate facilities, increase energy efficiency and improve security and accessibility, Hon. Monique Smith, MPP for Nipissing announced today.

“Nipissing’s students are our future business and community leaders. By investing in their future, we are investing in our future,” Smith said.

“Nipissing University thanks the provincial government for this investment. This funding will assist us in building infrastructure so that we can continue to offer our students the high quality, personalized education that is our hallmark,” said Dr. Dennis Mock, Nipissing University President. “We look forward to continuing to work with Minister Milloy and the government in creating the quality learning environment that will produce the skilled knowledge workers who will ensure Ontario’s place as a leader in the global economy.”

Ontario’s universities have been experiencing unprecedented growth and need to ensure campuses continue to provide the best learning space possible to support students. The Ontario government is committed to ensuring high quality postsecondary education is accessible across Ontario.

“Ontario’s skilled and highly educated workforce is a key economic advantage and enhances Ontario’s position as a destination of choice for global investment,” said Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities John Milloy.

QUICK FACTS

- Postsecondary enrolment is up 25 per cent in Ontario since 2004, with 100,000 more students attending college or university.

- Ontario has one of the highest postsecondary enrolment rates in the G8 group of industrialized nations.

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