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International Students Overcoming War scholar Hasina Hamidi defies the odds of war, displacement and the erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan to earn her Master’s degree at Laurier.

Laurier graduate Nway San escapes conflict in Myanmar to find new future and opportunity in Canada

Tom Jenkins, John Tennant, Kim Phuc Phan Thi and Mary Hynes to receive honorary degrees at Laurier spring convocation

Wilfrid Laurier University spring convocation ceremony information

Celebrating Pride Month at Laurier

Each June, Pride Month recognizes the experiences and history of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities and celebrates their positive impacts around the world.

Marking Indigenous History Month

Learn about incredible Indigenous students, thoughtful researchers and supportive staff members as Laurier marks Indigenous History Month this June.

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Laurier in the News

No tax on tips? Experts warn against bringing U.S. proposal to Canada

cbc.ca

Cavell Johnson named full-time Laurier men’s basketball head coach

therecord.com

Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don’t always align

theconversation.com

NATO wants countries to spend more on defence. Can Canada keep up?

cbc.ca

Grassick, Elgersma win Lois and Doug Mitchell Awards as U Sports top athletes

sportsnet.ca

Laurier launches free IP lab for local innovators

therecord.com

Spotlights and Notices

Laurier graduate Nway San escapes conflict in Myanmar to find new future and opportunity in Canada

June 6

Laurier researcher Kate Rossiter honoured with Canada Prize for book focused on institutional violence

June 6

Richelle Monaghan: Educating the next generation of Ontario’s healthcare leaders

June 6

Laurier celebrates National Blood Donor Week with June blood drive

June 2

SportChek president Scott Dowding and Laurier Chancellor Nadir Patel.

Laurier Chancellor Nadir Patel and SportChek president Scott Dowding explore Canada’s role in a shifting global economy

May 29

News Releases

Wilfrid Laurier University appoints Dean of Social Work and renews Dean of Education

June 6

RedDoor Collective and Laurier sign MOU to explore Global Indigenous Innovation Centre in downtown Brantford 

June 5

New Lazaridis Intellectual Property Lab set to drive innovation across Laurier and wider community

June 2

Laurier Brantford graduates at Carnegie Building

Laurier Brantford to celebrate 10,000th graduate and bold vision for the future at June 3 convocation

May 29

Laurier to graduate more than 3,800 students at spring convocation

May 28

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