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October 20th, 2025 | 3-minute read

Alumni Spotlight: Tracey-Lynn Foucault

For Tracey-Lynn Foucault, education is more than a profession — it’s a calling. For more than 30 years, this Laurentian University graduate has dedicated her career to inspiring young people and strengthening the Francophone community in Northern Ontario. “I’ve always felt a deep appreciation for children and for the impact we can have by helping them reach their full potential," she explains. "What mattered to me was knowing that, at the end of the day, I had truly made a difference.”

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October 17th, 2025 | 3-minute read

MIRARCO Celebrates Grand Opening of New Piloting Facility for Mine Waste Biotechnology

MIRARCO Mining Innovation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new piloting facility on the evening of October 16, 2025. The event welcomed attendees from industry, government, and academia to celebrate the milestone and explore the space.

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October 1st, 2025 | 5-minute read

Students excel at robotics competition in South Korea

Laurentian University students occasionally have the opportunity to present their projects publicly, and sometimes internationally, showcasing the high standard of their innovations. The most recent instance of this was made possible through the IAMGOLD President’s Innovation Fund for Strategic Investment.

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September 26th, 2025 | 2-minute read

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium 2025

On September 30, 2025, Laurentian University will hold a symposium in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The event honours the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. This year's symposium will feature a keynote address from distinguished lawyer and advocate, Kimberly Murray.

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Career Week

September 29th, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
Parker Building, Atrium
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September 24th, 2025 | 4-minute read

Laurentian University celebrates 50 Years of the Franco-Ontarian flag

On September 25, 2025, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag. Laurentian University is a leader in French-language program delivery, with 35 programs and 106 program pathways. With 1,950 students enrolled in French-language programs, and close to 2,500 Francophone students attending the University, Laurentian fosters a thriving, inclusive academic environment.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Symposium

September 30th, 2025
Indigenous Sharing & Learning Centre, Round Room P-107 Parker Building, Laurentian University
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September 18th, 2025 | 3-minute read

How a Laurentian Alumna made her veterinary dream come true

Alumni Spotlight: Emma Jessop. Zoology graduate of Laurentian University who is now beginning her first year at the Ontario Veterinary College, the dream of becoming a veterinarian began early in life and to this day, she can’t imagine herself doing anything else.

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September 18th, 2025 | 2-minute read

School of Natural Sciences Awards $290,000 in Scholarships

Building on the legacy of the McLaughlin Foundation, whose major donation helped support the Chair in Cancer Research Initiative at Laurentian University from 2000-2005, the School of Natural Sciences is proud to announce the awarding of 23 scholarships totaling $290,000.

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September 17th, 2025 | 2-minute read

Laurentian University’s opens new Language Learning Centre

Laurentian University is proud to announce the official opening of their new Language Learning Centre (LLC), located in the Alphonse Raymond building. Designed to support the university’s bilingual and tricultural learning environment, the LLC is a dedicated hub for improving French and English language skills.

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