Laurentian News

Laurentian University professor and research chair among four Canadians selected for women in science expedition

Dr. Tammy Eger is among only four Canadians selected for the fourth “Homeward Bound” cohort (HB4).

Urban diet linked to obesity and elevated blood glucose in raccoons

Raccoons living in urban landscapes are feasting on our leftovers and suffering the consequences. Researchers at Laurentian University have examined how access to human food waste is increasing body mass and blood glucose in raccoon populations.

Laurentian University appoints Associate Vice-President, Academic and Francophone Affairs

Laurentian University’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Yves Pelletier to the position of Associate Vice-President, Academic and Francophone Affairs effective August 1, 2018, for a five-year renewable term.

Laurentian University appoints Associate Vice-President, Learning and Teaching

Laurentian University’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Shelley Watson to the position of Associate Vice-President, Learning and Teaching effective July 1, 2018, for a five-year renewable term.

Laurentian University invests in strategic plan

Renewed appointment of Laurentian University Chancellor

Laurentian University Board of Governors unanimously approved the renewal of Mr. Steve Paikin’s appointment as the Chancellor for a second term of three years, beginning July 1, 2018.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

A message from Pamela Toulouse, Interim Associate Vice-President, Academic and Indigenous Programs, Laurentian University

Laurentian recruits local star for new varsity baseball team

This fall 17-year-old Julia Jodouin of St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School will be making history as the second and youngest female athlete in Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) history to play for a men’s varsity baseball team.

Growing our own: Summer school plants the seeds for Indigenous Health Research

Today graduate students from across Ontario will be attending a learning opportunity like no other.

Laurentian to honour two distinguished Canadians at 2018 Spring Convocation

Laurentian University will award honorary doctorates to two outstanding individuals during its 2018 Spring Convocation ceremonies in Sudbury.