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November 4th, 2021 | 1-minute read

Laurentian University student enrolment exceeds planning forecasts

Demand for LU education remains strong despite anticipated year-over-year drop

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Laurentian University opens its doors to French immersion students with DELF B2 requirement for ent...

Laurentian University is taking a major step forward in expanding access to French-language educatio...

Sep. 25, 2026

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Retired Laurentian University Professor Dr. Joe Shorthouse Speaks on High Seas

What do retired biologists do for fun? Meet Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph Shorthouse, who recently r...

Sep. 24, 2026

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Rachel Prudhomme Establishes Endowed Bursary for Women in Engineering at Laurentian University

At the Laurentian University Women in Engineering Student Networking Mixer on September 17, Laurenti...

Sep. 23, 2026

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Laurentian Alumna Elizabeth Urso Debuts Novel Hail Mary

Laurentian University is proud to feature alumna Elizabeth Urso, practicing lawyer and recipient of ...

Sep. 22, 2026

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Festivities and Live Music Highlight Franco-Ontarians this week

Vibrant energy is building across campus as Laurentian University prepares to celebrate Franco-Ontar...

Sep. 21, 2026

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September 25th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University opens its doors to French immersion students with DELF B2 requirement for entry to French-language programs

Laurentian University is taking a major step forward in expanding access to French-language education and boosting recruitment of French immersion graduates. At its September 2026 meeting, the University Senate officially approved a motion revising its language admission criteria.

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Retired Laurentian University Professor Dr. Joe Shorthouse Speaks on High Seas

What do retired biologists do for fun? Meet Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph Shorthouse, who recently r...

Sep. 24, 2026

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Rachel Prudhomme Establishes Endowed Bursary for Women in Engineering at Laurentian University

At the Laurentian University Women in Engineering Student Networking Mixer on September 17, Laurenti...

Sep. 23, 2026

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Laurentian Alumna Elizabeth Urso Debuts Novel Hail Mary

Laurentian University is proud to feature alumna Elizabeth Urso, practicing lawyer and recipient of ...

Sep. 22, 2026

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Festivities and Live Music Highlight Franco-Ontarians this week

Vibrant energy is building across campus as Laurentian University prepares to celebrate Franco-Ontar...

Sep. 21, 2026

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Residence Assistants: Building Community from Day One

As students arrived on campus earlier this month for the start of the new academic year, Laurentian ...

Sep. 18, 2026

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Research and Citation Workshops

October 6 - October 7, 2026 • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Executive Learning Centre, FA-386

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September 24th, 2026 | 2-minute read

Retired Laurentian University Professor Dr. Joe Shorthouse Speaks on High Seas

What do retired biologists do for fun? Meet Professor Emeritus Dr. Joseph Shorthouse, who recently returned from an extraordinary North Atlantic journey, taking his passion for teaching to a global audience aboard the Celebrity cruise ship the Silhouette.

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Laurentian University opens its doors to French immersion students with DELF B2 requirement for ent...

Laurentian University is taking a major step forward in expanding access to French-language educatio...

Sep. 25, 2026

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Rachel Prudhomme Establishes Endowed Bursary for Women in Engineering at Laurentian University

At the Laurentian University Women in Engineering Student Networking Mixer on September 17, Laurenti...

Sep. 23, 2026

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Laurentian Alumna Elizabeth Urso Debuts Novel Hail Mary

Laurentian University is proud to feature alumna Elizabeth Urso, practicing lawyer and recipient of ...

Sep. 22, 2026

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Festivities and Live Music Highlight Franco-Ontarians this week

Vibrant energy is building across campus as Laurentian University prepares to celebrate Franco-Ontar...

Sep. 21, 2026

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Residence Assistants: Building Community from Day One

As students arrived on campus earlier this month for the start of the new academic year, Laurentian ...

Sep. 18, 2026

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 5 - October 9, 2026

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September 23rd, 2026 | 2-minute read

Rachel Prudhomme Establishes Endowed Bursary for Women in Engineering at Laurentian University

At the Laurentian University Women in Engineering Student Networking Mixer on September 17, Laurentian University announced a new gift from alumna, former faculty member, and current Board of Governors member Rachel Prudhomme, P.Eng. The newly established endowed bursary is designed to remove financial barriers for women pursuing engineering degrees while recognizing active student leadership and community involvement.