North Bay, ON – Nipissing University will present five distinguished leaders with honorary degrees, the University’s highest distinction, during its upcoming Convocation ceremonies, June 8-10, 2026. Recipients are selected for their noteworthy contributions to Nipissing University, their respective fields, and broader impact on society. …Marianne Berube has over 40 years of diverse business and transformative leadership experience in the finance, construction and wood industries. She graduated from Nipissing University with degrees in Environmental Science and Business, and later received the Fellow, Canadian Institute of Bankers (FICB) and Certified Investment Management designations. Berube began her career in banking and became the first female bank manager in Northern Ontario. Berube was the Executive Director of the Canadian Wood Council’s “Ontario Wood WORKS!” program for 22 years, building the program from its pilot launch in North Bay to the Provincial initiative it is today.