Two Halifax community members are the latest recipients of honorary degrees from the University of King’s College. Journalist Stephen Kimber and Russell Grosse, CEO the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, received their academic honours on Wednesday night. Kimber was a professor of journalism and creative nonfiction writing before retiring from King’s in 2025. He was also appointed a member of the Order of Nova Scotia in 2023. Grosse has worked to protect, preserve and promote Black history and culture in Nova Scotia for more than 30 years. King’s says Grosse has also been an essential advisor in its ongoing work to fight anti-Black racism. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 and the King Charles III Coronation Medal in 2025. Wednesday night’s ceremony also installed Timothy Vine as the 26th president and vice-chancellor of King’s College. “It’s a privilege to honour Stephen and Russell. This is a meaningful first step after I’m installed as President and Vice-Chancellor, because their contributions are essential to what has already been achieved at King’s and what we continue to strive for together,” Vine said. “The installation ceremony is my opportunity to commit publicly to serving this exemplary university and the community that sustains it.” King’s was established in 1789 and is Canada’s oldest chartered university. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
