Nancy A. White
May 2013 Honorary Degree Recipient
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa)
From political satire to songs about the realities of parenthood, Ms. Nancy White, an award-winning singer-songwriter, has made listeners laugh out loud while giving them something to mull over at the same time.Ìý
Ms. White earned her Bachelor of Arts in English degree at ±«Óãtv. As a student, she shared her talents with the university community – performing in musical productions and contributing to the student newspaper.Ìý
Ms. White, who was born in Prince Edward Island, would continue her involvement in both journalism and performance. She was part of Toronto’s Young People’s Theatre and later became a much-loved feature of the CBC radio show Sunday Morning.Ìý
For many years Ms. White shared her sharp wit and timely insights with CBC listeners. Her work in radio has been recognized with awards from ACTRA, the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists.
Her songs, whether they be satiric numbers, ballads or Spanish music have led to a body of work that has provoked thought, entertained and touched the hearts of fans. Ms. White is a co-writer of the musical Anne & Gilbert, which has delighted audiences in Canada and beyond.