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ONCAT Funding Expands Pathways to a Lakehead Education for Indigenous and Military Learners

Wed, 2025-06-11 10:19
Initiatives will help learners successfully navigate their academic journey.
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Lakehead Students Thrilled to Receive MROO Scholarships

Mon, 2025-06-09 16:26
Generous Support Advances Long-held Career Aspirations
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Research in Action: Risks of Assault on 2SLGBTQ+ people examined

Fri, 2025-06-06 11:05
The study’s findings have the potential to transform strategies around prevention, care, and support for 2SLGBTQ+ community members.
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Meeting students’ growing needs at the heart of LUSU’s gift to support Lakehead’s Orillia Campus expansion

Wed, 2025-06-04 14:48
"This is a powerful reminder of how our work continues to inspire those around us and reinforces our role as a hub of innovation, education, and social impact in the region."
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The Fragile and Fascinating World of Frogs

Mon, 2025-06-02 08:00
What can these lovable amphibians reveal about climate change?
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New Credential Celebrates Indigenous Student Achievement in Access Programs at Lakehead University

Wed, 2025-05-28 08:30
Indigenous students completing one of Lakehead University’s Indigenous Access Programs will be formally recognized with an official credential honouring their educational journey and achievements.
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730 graduates, four local honourees at Orillia convocation ceremony

Tue, 2025-05-27 13:21
“Crossing the convocation stage signifies not just the conclusion of a chapter—it represents a transformation.”
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Lakehead University selected as preferred site for new Orillia hospital

Fri, 2025-05-23 11:30
In a historic announcement with the potential to profoundly advance access to quality healthcare and education in the community, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) and Lakehead University are excited to announce that an agreement has been formed to explore the construction of a new hospital on the university’s campus located on University Avenue in Orillia.
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Fri, 2025-05-23 09:49
Lakehead Looks Forward to Celebrating Our Graduating Students
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Lakehead Orillia Rallied Together When the 2025 Ice Storm Hit

Wed, 2025-05-21 22:04
This catastrophic weather event brought out the best in people.
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Distinguished Canadians to Receive Honorary Degrees at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Convocation

Wed, 2025-05-21 12:43
Lakehead University will celebrate the achievements of 1,999 graduates at its Thunder Bay campus convocation ceremonies on May 29 and 30, 2025.
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Honouring Kindness, Compassion, and Community

Tue, 2025-05-20 09:32
Meet the Latest King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipients
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Research and Innovation Bulletin

Tue, 2025-05-13 09:23
Information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
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Celebrating National Nursing Week 2025

Tue, 2025-05-13 09:21
This special week honours and celebrates the hard work and dedication of all nurses across Canada. This year’s theme is “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health.”
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Life is an Adventure for Holly Gray

Mon, 2025-05-12 23:41
This student is an inspiration to her classmates and older adults.
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New project will increase pathways for Indigenous youth to enter engineering programs at Lakehead University

Tue, 2025-05-06 10:02
Outreach programming in primary and secondary schools in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan to engage Indigenous youth in the fields of technology and engineering.
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Music is in the Air

Mon, 2025-05-05 19:34
Dr. Laurel Forshaw Takes a Vibrant Approach to Sound and Song
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