Meet Our Donors

Small Town Boy Makes a Big Difference

For three decades, David H. Gordon was committed to helping others. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, David dedicated his life to the legal profession, practicing as a senior partner at McCarthy Tétrault for over 35 years where he was also a tireless mentor to young attorneys.

The Inaugural Naysmith Scholar: Preparing Students to be Leaders in Natural Resources Stewardship

Forests from the Canadian north to the southern tropics protect every aspect of our global ecosystem. Trees play a key role in carbon storage, flood control, soil stability, and clean air and water.

Engineering Scholarships and Awards Presented to Lakehead University Students

Student recipients of the Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education (OPEFE) scholarships and awards were recently honoured at the Lakehead Chapter of the Professional Engineers Ontario, 55th Annual Engineering and Technology Conference held on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Valhalla Inn.

Canada and Ontario invest in post-secondary infrastructure at Lakehead University

The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. Today’s $9.5-million investment in Lakehead University will do just that by fostering the training needed for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow.

County of Simcoe and Lakehead University celebrate 10 years with $1M gift

On behalf of the County of Simcoe Warden Gerry Marshall presented a $1 million cheque to Lakehead University this morning during a special celebration event at the 500 University Avenue campus in Orillia. This brings the total amount of contributions to Lakehead by the County of Simcoe to approximately $6.5 million since 2009.

Lakehead University President announces new scholarship in honour of Dr. John Naysmith

Lakehead President Dr. Brian Stevenson honoured Dr. John Naysmith on Friday, September 30 by announcing the creation of the Naysmith Scholar.

Lakehead announces William G. Tamblyn Legacy Society at Art Gallery opening

Today, Lakehead University announced the new William G. Tamblyn Legacy Society and opened a new art gallery space at its University Avenue campus.

Roy Coran Memorial Scholarship

Lakehead University’s Music Department is pleased to announce a new scholarship. The “Roy Coran Memorial Scholarship” was established through funds accrued from three Roy Coran Big Band Concert events held at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium from 2013 to 2015.

Ontario Supporting Indigenous Students at Lakehead University

Ontario is helping advance post-secondary education for Indigenous peoples in the Northwest by investing in the planning of a new Indigenous centre at Lakehead University.