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“It was the biggest mistake of my life. Brian Mulroney deserved to have Meech Lake implemented.” Frank McKenna, former Premier of New Brunswick, shared this rather candid reflection on our latest episode at @stfxuniversity. Full interview: youtu.be/NmQVAFe4hzg #cdnpoli

"People would say he’s got malignant narcissism. I think that that’s almost diagnosable. He needs constant attention." Frank McKenna, former Premier of New Brunswick and Canadian Ambassador to the United States, on how he would deal with Donald Trump. Full ep: youtu.be/NmQVAFe4hzg #cdnpoli

Frank McKenna, former Premier of NB and Canadian Amb. to the USA, joins Steve for a special edition of The Paikin Podcast in Antigonish at @stfxuniversity. ➡️How to deal with a “malignant narcissist” ➡️Trump constrained by markets? ➡️More dangerous time than the height of the Cold War? ➡️Brian Mulroney and his biggest regret YouTube: youtu.be/NmQVAFe4hzg Apple: apple.co/4e6Xqo1 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/12uztT… #cdnpoli

Let's cut back to last week when campus was absolutely a dandelion sanctuary. Look at that colour POP. #stfx #campusvibes #summervibes #campuslife #novascotia

StFX is accepting applications for the Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Pedagogy program, coming to Halifax in September 2026!

The Eastern Highland Special Olympics Regional Games are underway at StFX. Best of luck to all athletes competing today! #stfx #novascotia @SpecialONS

Join us June 1 as we celebrate the Jeffery Murray Award for Accessible and Inclusive Communities and honour this year’s recipient, Randy Crouse. #stfx 📅 Monday, June 1, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM 📍 Joyce Family Atrium, Mulroney Hall

Join us June 4 as we launch the StFX Black Alumni Chapter at the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute. RSVP: secureca.imodules.com/s/650/17/inter… #stfx

Thanks to the McKenna family for this historic commitment to the “small” University I went to @stfxuniversity. He, Brian Mulroney, Rodney MacDonald and several current and former federal and provincial cabinet ministers across Canada also call the pride of Antigonish our Alma Mater.

From July 24-26, 2026, the Rankin School of Nursing celebrates 100 years of nursing at #StFX with a weekend honouring its history, graduates, and the future of nursing. Sign up and be part of the celebration. stfx.ca/celebrating-10… #novascotia

For four days in May, #StFX hosted DHSI-East, welcoming participants from across Canada and beyond to explore the digital future of humanities research. stfx.ca/news/DHSI-East… #novascotia

From Antigonish to Mongolia, #StFX music is headed to the international stage. Prof. Paul Tynan w/students Matthew Patstone and Alex Mills will attend the 2026 International Association of Schools of Jazz conference. stfx.ca/news/Music-Mon… #novascotia

Off-Campus B.Ed, coming to Lantz, NS Starting Sept 2026 Learn more: stfx.ca/department/tea… Email: offcampusbed@stfx.ca

At Spring Convocation 2026, a mom and two daughters graduated from #StFX together, joining another sister in the StFX alumni family. stfx.ca/news/family-gr… #novascotia

Spring Convocation 2026! Crossing the stage, stepping forward, endless paths ahead. Hail and health to our newest graduates. 🎓 Story: stfx.ca/news/StFX-cele… #stfx #novascotia #stfxgrad

The Joyce Atrium set the stage as Chancellor Mila Mulroney celebrated academic excellence with our medalists, award winners, honorary doctorate recipients, and their families. Thank you to the #StFX community who joined us on this incredible day!

A transformational $20M gift to StFX from the McKenna family—the largest in our history. “When we had a chance as a family, we all agreed that StFX is where we should try to make a major philanthropic impact.” — Frank McKenna (’70) More: theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Farewell, Xaverians. The finish line’s in sight. #classof2026 #stfx

The Grad List just dropped! 🎓 Full list at stfx.ca/alumni/convoca…

#StFX welcomes Tyler Sack as inaugural Director of Research for the Deveau Institute for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice. Full story @ stfx.ca/news/Tyler-Sack #novascotia #IndigenousLeadership