Laurentian News
Graduate Spotlight: From Moosonee to Sudbury — Khorbin McComb’s Journey of Growth, Community, and Purpose
For Khorbin McComb (Moosonee, ON), university wasn’t just about earning a degree — it was about stepping into something unfamiliar, and learning to navigate it with confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Read Full StoryLaurentian University Unveils Honorary Doctorates
Laurentian University will be awarding four honorary doctorate degrees during the spring convocation ceremonies. The honorary degree recipients will be in attendance to be recognized alongside graduating students.
Read Full StoryGraduate Spotlight: Business, Burgundy, and Beyond - Emily Davidge’s Path to Success
When Emily Davidge (Burlington, ON) arrived at Laurentian University for a campus tour in the middle of the 2020 pandemic, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect.
Read Full StoryWeaving Wisdom: Laurentian Professor Co-Investigates Groundbreaking $24M Project to Transform Brain Health Assessments
Laurentian University Assistant Professor, School of Indigenous Relations, Sharlene Webkamigad (Anishinaabe-Kwe, Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory) is helping lead a transformative community-led research initiative.
Read Full StoryLaurentian University MBA Students Excel in International X-Culture Competition
Students from Laurentian University’s Global Management MBA program, led by Professor Rana Haq, achieved remarkable success in the 2024 X-Culture project.
Read Full StoryLaurentian University student wins top award at Chemistry conference with study on retinal cell health
Sonia Carrier, a fourth-year student in Laurentian University’s Bachelor of Science, Spécialisation en Biochimie program, has earned a top honour at the 53rd Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference (SOUSCC).
Read Full StoryEngineering Students Present Novel Method of Dismantling Sudbury’s Superstack
A team of senior Engineering students from Laurentian University has developed an innovative solution to a longstanding local engineering conundrum: how to safely and systematically dismantle towering industrial stacks like Sudbury’s iconic Superstack.
Read Full StoryFaculty of Management Expands Global Reach with New International Agreements
Laurentian University’s Faculty of Management is proud to announce multiple new international agreements aimed at deepening academic collaboration and expanding global opportunities for students, faculty, and researchers.
Read Full StoryLaurentian University Board of Governors Elects Jay Barbeau as New Chair
Laurentian University is pleased to announce that Jean-Pierre (Jay) Barbeau has been elected as the new Chair of its Board of Governors, following a vote held at the Board’s April 25, 2025 meeting.
Read Full StoryZachary Courtemanche: An Alumnus Shaping Laurentian’s Future
Peter Drucker once said that “the best way to predict the future is to create it” and for Zachary Courtemanche, Partner at Weaver Simmons LLP, he’s been intentionally creating that future for quite some time.
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