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Jun 20	Sandy Lake First Nation Shows Courage during Crisis (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Wildfire is Forcing Residents to Leave their Community
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 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 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 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 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.”
May 26	It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! (Toronto Office) , (Thunder Bay) Lakehead Looks Forward to Celebrating Our Graduating Students
May 26	2025 UArctic Shared Voices Magazine published (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia)
May 26	Register for Active Commute Challenge And Help The Environment, Your Wellness, And Lakehead Win! (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia)
May 23	Lakehead University selected as preferred site for new Orillia hospital (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) , (Online) 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.
May 21	Distinguished Canadians to Receive Honorary Degrees at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Convocation (Thunder Bay) Lakehead University will celebrate the achievements of 1,999 graduates at its Thunder Bay campus convocation ceremonies on May 29 and 30, 2025.
May 21	Lakehead Orillia Rallied Together When the 2025 Ice Storm Hit (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) This catastrophic weather event brought out the best in people.

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