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Jul 8	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
Jul 7	Community-Building Motivation Behind Award Winner’s Campus Involvement (Orillia) On-campus clubs provide the space to bring students together.
Jul 4	Tackling northwestern Ontario’s labour market challenges by helping newcomers find a sense of belonging (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Online)
Jul 3	On a Quest to Understand a Devastating Disease (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Alum Kirkland Johnston Seeks to Unravel Alzheimer’s Genetic Basis
Jun 27	Research in Action: Protecting Workers (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Online) Student-led research aims to prevent City of Thunder Bay workplace injuries
Jun 25	A High-Flying Career and a Love of Soccer Set This Grad Apart (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Peter Augruso (BAdmin’88) is turning Canada into a soccer nation
Jun 24	Lakehead Marks Ground Blessing with $2M Provincial Boost for New Northern Veterinary Program (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Online) The ground blessing celebrated a wave of support for the project, recognizing the generosity of community partners, individual donors, and government funders.
Jun 20	Sandy Lake First Nation Shows Courage during Crisis (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Wildfire is Forcing Residents to Leave their Community
Jun 19	Historic $10M investment from Kim and Stu Lang propels new veterinary medicine program for northern Ontario (Thunder Bay) A landmark $10 million investment from Kim and Stu Lang will support Lakehead University and the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College’s new Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, helping to alleviate northern Ontario’s critical veterinarian shortage.
Jun 19	Lakehead University makes top 100 list of global universities having real-world impact (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Barrie STEM Hub) Times Higher Education Impact Rankings measure the societal impact of universities according to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Jun 16	Call for Homestay Hosts for International Students! (Thunder Bay)
Jun 16	From the Classroom to Crisis Zones (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) This Lakehead Grad Saves Lives Across the Globe
Jun 16	Lakehead Orillia graduate releases book on Defensor de Oliveira de Moura (Orillia) Debora Cruz graduated from the Interdisciplinary Studies and Masters of Social Justice programs.
Jun 11	ONCAT Funding Expands Education and Engineering Pathways for Indigenous Learners and Military Personnel (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Initiatives will help learners successfully navigate their academic journey.
Jun 9	Lakehead Students Thrilled to Receive MROO Scholarships (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Generous Support Advances Long-held Career Aspirations
Jun 6	Research in Action: Risks of Assault on 2SLGBTQ+ people examined (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Online) The study’s findings have the potential to transform strategies around prevention, care, and support for 2SLGBTQ+ community members.
Jun 4	Meeting students’ growing needs at the heart of LUSU’s gift to support Lakehead’s Orillia Campus expansion (Orillia) "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."
Jun 2	The Fragile and Fascinating World of Frogs (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) What can these lovable amphibians reveal about climate change?
May 28	New Credential Celebrates Indigenous Student Achievement in Access Programs at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) 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.
May 27	730 graduates, four local honourees at Orillia convocation ceremony (Orillia) “Crossing the convocation stage signifies not just the conclusion of a chapter—it represents a transformation.”

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