Class Notes
Lakehead District School Board welcomes new Superintendent of Education
Lakehead District School Board is pleased to welcome Maggie Fredrickson (BEd.'01) as Superintendent of Education.
Former Thunderwolves captain named Canucks assistant coach
Jordan Smith spent five seasons playing for the Thunderwolves and also coached the Thunder Bay North Stars.
GoldMining Appoints Imola Götz as Vice President, Project Development
U.S. GoldMining Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Imola Götz (BEd.'94) as Vice President, Project Development.
Chancellor Emeritus Named to National Academy of Engineering
Lorne G. Everett (HBSc.'68) has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Everett is chancellor emeritus at Lakehead University in Canada.
Katy Commisso announced as new Ontario Bar Association president
Thunder Bay-based Katy Commisso has been announced as the Ontario Bar Association’s new president for the 2025-2026 term.
Blair Stevenson Named Dean of Academic Affairs at Berklee Valencia
With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Stevenson has led innovative programs at the intersection of arts, education, and research in Europe and North America.
Michel S. Beaulieu Recognized with Ontario Historical Society's Highest Honour
The Ontario Historical Society’s Cruikshank Medal honours an individual who has performed with distinction on behalf of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS). In 2025, the Society presented the award to Dr. Michel S. Beaulieu of Thunder Bay.
Wendy Muckle Appointed to Order of Canada
Ottawa Inner City Health co-founder, appointed to Order of Canada
Tech CEO Claudette McGowan raises $10 million for Protexxa, a new record in Canada
Claudette McGowan is one of the 'most successful VC-backed female founders in North America,' the company said in a statement.
A Lakehead grad played a role in the success of the James Webb telescope
Twenty-three years ago, Colette Lepage graduated from Lakehead University with a degree in chemical engineering. This week she was reflecting on how what she learned at Lakehead helped her work on the James Webb Space Telescope project.