Lakehead University

10/06/2026

The Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (CDVMP) is helping alum and CDVMP student Hope Grootenboer realize her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian in the north.

She grew up surrounded by cows, horses, goats, dogs, and cats on her family farm in northern Ontario, where she was always ready to lend her father a helping hand.

Now, she’s thrilled to be starting her second year in the CDVMP program.

The CDVMP is an innovative partnership between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College launched in 2025 to address northern Ontario’s veterinarian shortage.

“There is so much stress over how few veterinarians there are in the region,” Hope says. “Clinics are struggling to care for animals, and older vets are delaying retirement—that’s why I’m glad that CDVMP grads will help fill this gap.”

Learn more about Hope’s CDVMP experiences and her veterinary aspirations:

Hope Grootenboer Has Been Caring for Animals Since Childhood

10/02/2026

From the shores of Lake Superior to the edge of the boreal forest, Thunder Bay is home to an education like no other. At Lakehead University, small class sizes put hands-on learning first, teaching you how to think, not what to think. 🌊🌲

Learn more about our Water Science program 👉https://loom.ly/UrLsQNY

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re sharing and celebrating the work of Larissa Speak.

For Larissa, Anishinaabe law is about more than the law itself. It’s about community, relationships, and learning how to live in a good way. 💙

As a professor at Lakehead’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and co director of the Mino waabandan Inaakonigewinan Indigenous Law and Justice Institute, Larissa is helping students engage with Indigenous law through land based learning, community relationships, ceremony, and teachings from Indigenous knowledge holders.

Her work is helping create space for deeper understanding and stronger relationships as we continue the work of Truth and Reconciliation.

📚 Read Larissa’s story here - https://loom.ly/FdKcbpI

09/29/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at . We are grateful for the chance to meet so many curious and ambitious future Thunderwolves. Whether it is our vibrant student community, small class sizes, or the adventure that comes with studying at Lakehead, we hope you caught a glimpse of why our university is such a unique place to call home!💙🐺

If you missed us at OUF, don't worry. There are plenty of ways to experience Lakehead firsthand. Join us at the Orillia & Barrie Open House on November 7th or take part in the Explore the North, VIP Experience in Thunder Bay on November 20th. 👏🌳

Find all the details here🔗 - https://loom.ly/r0Wr5xc

09/27/2026

Thinking about where to go next? 👀

Come see what Lakehead University is all about at OUF! From hands-on programs to a tight-knit campus community, there’s a lot to discover here at Lakehead!🌲💙

PS: There might be a free tee shirt in it for you🤭

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09/22/2026

Fourth year Applied Life Sciences student Faiz Mahmud has found plenty of ways to make his mark at Lakehead. 🐺💙

From Orientation and LVLup to research in Lakehead’s Paleo DNA Laboratory, he’s built new skills, found community, and explored opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.

His advice to new Thunderwolves? Don’t be afraid to ask questions. There are people here who are ready to help.

📚 Read Faiz’s full story here - https://loom.ly/4Tj9BGg

09/17/2026

Applications for Fall 2027 are officially open! 🐺💙

Choosing a university is about more than a program. It’s about the people you meet, the places that become familiar, the things you get involved in, and the community you become part of.

At Lakehead, there are plenty of ways to find your people, try something new, and make a place for yourself here.

Whether you’re looking at Thunder Bay, Orillia, or the Barrie STEM Hub, we can’t wait to welcome the next group of future Thunderwolves.

Applications are now open! Start here 🔗 - https://loom.ly/_vbCTu0

09/16/2026

The countdown to is officially on! 🥳🐺

Will we see you at this year’s Ontario Universities’ Fair? Join us September 26th and 27th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto and meet Lakehead students, professors, and staff who can answer your questions about programs, admissions, student life, and everything in between.

Plus, be sure to check out our live presentations to learn more about Lakehead, what makes us #1 in Ontario, and the opportunities waiting for you here. 💙

📍 MTCC, Toronto
📅 Saturday, September 26 + Sunday, September 27
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Haven’t registered yet? Join us here - https://loom.ly/6czlFvg

09/04/2026

Orientation Week at Lakehead is officially underway! 🥳

The university is buzzing with new faces, fresh connections, and the excitement of starting a brand new chapter. It’s the perfect time to get involved, meet your future study partners (and lifelong friends), and start making Lakehead feel like home.

Whether you’re joining us in Tbay, Orillia, or Barrie, we’re so excited to finally meet our newest Thunderwolves. 💙

08/30/2026

We’ve loved chatting with our incoming Thunderwolves and hearing what they’re looking forward to most. We can’t wait to welcome you all and watch those answers become real experiences.💙

Once you’re here, Lakehead Life Thunder Bay / Lakehead Life Orillia has you covered with events, important dates, supports, and all things student life. 🐺🫶