February 10th, 2026 | 1-minute read

Appointment of Alain Simard as Interim Provost

The Board of Governors confirmed Alain Simard’s appointment as Interim Provost & Vice-President, Academic.

(February 10, 2026) Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to report that yesterday, the Board of Governors confirmed Alain Simard’s appointment as Interim Provost & Vice-President, Academic for a period of up to 15 months, while a search for a permanent incumbent is completed.

I look forward to continuing to work with Alain, and I trust you’ll join me in congratulating him. Please feel free to share this news with your teams.

Sincerely,
Lynn Wells, President & Vice-Chancellor

Continue reading

Laurentian University Board of Governors Approves Benefit Improvements for Retirement Plan Members

During a special public meeting held on Friday, January 16, 2026, the Laurentian University Board o...

L-R: Dr. Lynn Wells, Kristine Morrissey, Daniel Giroux, Dr. Michael Green

Postsecondary Leaders Unite to Launch Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education

Today, the City of Greater Sudbury’s four postsecondary institutions formally announced the creation...

Stan Bharti (left) and Dr. Lynn Wells (right)

Laurentian University celebrates the next evolution of School of Engineering and Computation

Laurentian University is proud to announce the next evolution of its School of Engineering and Compu...

Group of students

Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit and Innovation at 2025 Business Plan Competition and Local Soluti...

A day of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit took place in the Jim Fielding Innovation and Commerc...

Maamwizing Centre

Biindigen Families Empowers Indigenous Parents and Caregivers Through Full Spectrum Doula Training

An Indigenous-led grassroots initiative with strong ties to Laurentian University is making a meanin...

More to Explore