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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.
May 20	Honouring Kindness, Compassion, and Community (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Meet the Latest King Charles III Coronation Medal Recipients
May 13	Celebrating National Nursing Week 2025 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) 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.”
May 13	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.
May 12	Life is an Adventure for Holly Gray (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) This student is an inspiration to her classmates and older adults.
May 12	May 2025 Education Exchange Newsletter Published (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia)
May 6	New project will increase pathways for Indigenous youth to enter engineering programs at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay) Outreach programming in primary and secondary schools in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan to engage Indigenous youth in the fields of technology and engineering.
May 5	Music is in the Air (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Dr. Laurel Forshaw Takes a Vibrant Approach to Sound and Song
May 5	Food Security Research Network (FSRN) Campus-Community (Thunder Bay)
May 5	The 100-Hour Challenge is Back — Celebrate Lakehead’s 60th in Motion (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia)
Apr 30	Brandon Rhéal Amyot Uplifts Students and Communities (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) LUSU VP Orillia Brandon Rhéal Amyot is a powerful community builder.
Apr 29	CMHA Mental Health Week: May 5–11, 2025 (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia)
Apr 29	Research and Innovation Bulletin (Thunder Bay) , (Orillia) Information on research funding opportunities, events and workshops and updates from our funding partners.

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