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Earlier this week, Muhaddisa helped raise funds to keep the Refugee Learning Centre open for another year, giving over 400 children a safe place to learn. This act of paying it forward is a reflection of the deep-rooted drive to serve and lead that stood out when she applied for the Loran Award.

Muhaddisa Sarwari ('23) wrote a moving reflection on the power of education. Denied schooling at nine, she found hope in a makeshift school built by her community. Today, she’s a Loran Scholar at the University of British Columbia and a passionate advocate for refugee education. #WorldRefugeeDay

Mischa Oak reflects on his groundbreaking experience of being one of the first gay people married on reality TV and how it sparked his lifelong mission to ch... Joyful life lessons from the LGBTQ community | Mischa Oak | TEDxSurrey

Earlier this year, 2SLGBTQ+ educator Mischa Oak ('98) gave a talk at TEDxSurrey, inviting audiences to see inclusion as a way to unlock human potential and create a world where everyone’s identity is valued. In celebration of Pride month, we're revisiting inspiring and motivating lessons he shared.

Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor | Conseil jeunesse de Montréal Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor Le Conseil jeunesse de Montréal accueille Mbarouk Nassor, jeune résident de Verdun et étudiant en enseignement de l’univers social à l’Université de…

Mbarouk Nassor (2025) a été nommé au Conseil jeunesse de Montréal. Au cours de son mandat, il aura l'occasion de collaborer avec d'autres jeunes Montréalais·es passionné·e·s, des élu·e·s municipaux et communautés pour amplifier la voix des jeunes et plaider pour une ville plus juste et durable.

Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor | Conseil jeunesse de Montréal Nouveau membre dans notre équipe - Mbarouk Nassor Le Conseil jeunesse de Montréal accueille Mbarouk Nassor, jeune résident de Verdun et étudiant en enseignement de l’univers social à l’Université de…

Mbarouk Nassor ('25) was appointed to the City of Montréal's Youth Council. During his three-year term, he'll have the opportunity to collaborate with other passionate young Montréalers, city officials, and communities to amplify youth voices and advocate for a more just and sustainable city.

Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! | McGill University – Faculty of Law Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer qu'il a reçu le Prix Jules-Deschênes de l'Association du Barreau canadien, ...

Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly (2011), professeur à la Faculté de droit de l'Université McGill, a reçu le prix Jules-Deschênes, reconnu pour son dévouement au service communautaire en mettant l'accent sur une justice centrée sur la personne et la participation du public au système judiciaire.

Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! | McGill University – Faculty of Law Toutes nos félicitations à notre collègue, le professeur Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly! Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer qu'il a reçu le Prix Jules-Deschênes de l'Association du Barreau canadien, ...

McGill University Faculty of Law professor Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly ('11) was presented with the Jules-Deschênes Award, recognized for his dedication to community service with a focus on person-centred justice and the importance of public participation in the legal system.

Schwartz Reisman Institute announces 2025–26 graduate fellows — Schwartz Reisman Institute The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is proud to announce the appointment of fifteen new graduate fellows from across the University of Toronto.

David-Dan Nguyen ('16) was recently announced as a fellow at the Schwartz Reisman Institute at the University of Toronto. Pursuing a PhD at the Institute of Health Policy, this fellowship will support his work in finding innovative solutions to make healthcare more equitable.

The great turning Another reckoning is coming with climate change. How do we deal with our mental health — and ultimately find hope?

Kira Young ('24) spoke with Canadian Geographic about climate change's impact on mental health: “I’m translating my challenging experiences with climate change and eco-anxiety, and eco-grief into action and accountability [...] That’s giving me a sense of purpose.”

Saskatoon student receives national recognition for innovative braille device | CBC News A Saskatoon student has big plans to change the way deafblind folks communicate.

Joti Gokaraju ('25) recently earned a Rideau Hall Foundation Ingenious+ Award for his braille-based communication system, TouchTalk. Created as an alternative to cost-prohibitive technologies for deafblind people, the seed money from this award will help Joti continue working to innovate and scale.

Table Topics: Creating Space for Deliberate Dialogue About Climate Change — Perspectives on Global Health By Vincent Wong Spotlight Awards: SECOND Place

Loran alumnus and Rhodes Scholar Vincent Wong's ('21) research on the climate crisis and its global health impacts was recently published on @mcgill.ca's blog, Perspectives on Global Health. He concludes his piece by offering suggestions on how to have important conversations within our communities.

McMaster and Loran Scholars Foundation celebrate 36 years of excellence in leadership Back in 1997, a teenage Alex Mazer watched a video that changed his life. “I remember borrowing a VHS tape from the guidance counselor’s office . . .

This year marks 36 years of partnership with @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social. Since 1989, McMaster has hosted 48 Loran Scholars. We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership to nurture Canada’s next generation of youth committed to making a lasting impact.

Les boursier·ère·s Loran 2025 font la une des médias partout au Canada ! Voici l’actualité : buff.ly/J8Bpwv2

2025 Loran Scholars are making headlines across Canada! Catch up on the news: buff.ly/iEtsK0B

Célébrons les 36 plus récent·e·s récipiendaires de la Bourse Loran! 🎉

Ces jeunes aux qualités et aux réalisations variées ont le même courage de remettre en question le statu quo et la même capacité à collaborer pour susciter des changements concrets: boursierloran.ca/boursiers-loran-2025/

Join us in welcoming the 36 newest recipients of the Loran Award! 🎉

Their qualities and accomplishments are varied, but their courage to challenge the status quo and their capacity to collaborate to drive meaningful change unite them as Loran Scholars: loranscholar.ca/2025-loran-scholars/

Leadership grounded in integrity and service | Waterloo News Partnerships play a critical role in educating the leaders of tomorrow. Since its inception, the Loran Scholars Foundation has worked with the University of Waterloo to support some of Canada’s most p...

For over 35 years, @uwaterloo.ca has played an important role in building a vast network of values-driven leaders, hosting 39 Loran Alumni and 12 in-stream Scholars. We're deeply appreciative of Waterloo's continued dedication to enriching the lives of Loran Scholars and the communities they serve.

Canadian Lung Association honours outstanding contributions to lung health in Canada with King Charles III Coronation Medals /CNW/ - The Canadian Lung Association is one of a select handful of national organizations that was chosen by the Government of Canada to nominate deserving...

Congratulations to Dr. Samir Gupta ('95), honoured by the Canadian Lung Association with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. The award celebrates trailblazing researchers, clinicians, advocates, and educators making meaningful and sustained efforts to promote lung health.

Congratulations to Martin Tang ('21) for being named a #CEOx1Day finalist this month. The program nurtures future innovative leaders by matching finalists for a day of mentorship with one of Canada's top CEOs.

30 Under 30: Canada's youth sustainability leaders of 2024 Gen Zs and young millennials are harnessing the power of the collective to drive seismic climate solutions

Calder Schweitzer ('15) was listed on Corporate Knight's 30 Under 30 List of Sustainability Leaders for 2024. As executive director of the Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust, Calder works to protect 850+ acres of land donated by private owners.

'Leaving the world a better place': Marking 35 years of Loran Scholars at Dalhousie Loran scholars are chosen for their character, leadership potential, spirit of service — qualities Dal alums Laura O'Connor and Jessica Telizyn have embodied in every way.

This year marks 35 years of partnership with Dalhousie University. Since 1995, Dal has hosted 28 Loran Scholars. We look forward to continuing this incredible partnership to nurture Canada’s next generation of youth committed to making a lasting impact.

Cadena Brazeau on LinkedIn: #indigenouseducation #academicsuccess #studentsupport #indigenization… I’m excited to share that I’ve joined the Student Success Centre as the Indigenous Resources Project Student Assistant, contributing to the Academic Turnaround…

Cadena Brazeau ('23) has taken on a new role as the Indigenous Resources Project Student Assistant at the
@ucalgary.bsky.social's Student Success Centre. Congratulations, Cadena! We look forward to watching you grow in this role.

Gracie Diabo on LinkedIn: #sympowesium #womeninstem #womeninengineering #leadership #mcgill #powe | 24 comments ✨ SymPOWEsium 2025 was a success! Over 120 attendees, 6 workshops, 3 panels, a research competition, networking, raffles, prizes, and more! This year, I took on the role of the first-ever VP…

As VP SymPOWEsium of POWE McGill, Gracie Diabo ('23) played a key role in pulling off the organization's first-ever SymPOWEsium. Congratulations to Gracie and the entire team for hosting a successful conference that uplifted women in engineering and celebrated strength in diversity.

François Tanguay-Renaud François Tanguay-Renaud got his start in the law at an early age, enrolling in McGill University’s combined civil law and common law...

François Tanguay-Renaud (1998) apporte des perspectives mondiales au droit canadien dans son nouveau rôle de directeur du programme de maîtrise en droit professionnel d'Osgoode en common law canadienne. Lisez sa conversation avec l’Université York.

François Tanguay-Renaud ('98) brings global perspectives to Canadian law in his newest role as program director of Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law. For @YorkU, he reflected on his career and encouraged students to seek insight from peers.
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La fin de semaine dernière, 90 Finalistes Loran se sont rendu à Tkaronto pour nos Sélections Nationales 2025. Grâce à la générosité d’Aeroplan, d’AirCanada et de donateur·rice·s individuel·le·s, Finalistes Loran ont parcouru 146,046 km pour avoir la chance de devenir Boursier·ère·s Loran 2025.

This past weekend, 90 Loran Finalists flew to Tkaronto (Toronto) for our 2025 National Selections. Thanks to the generosity of Aeroplan, AirCanada, and individual donors, Loran Finalists flew a collective 146,046 km to interview for the chance to become a 2025 Loran Scholar.

So proud of the amazing work of @loranscholar.ca Mariana Cueto Mendoza on this report!

Nain Abdi est un étudiant en Génie Électrique déterminé à faire une différence en tant que président du chapitre de L’@UWaterloo.ca du National Society of Black Engineers. Nous avons discuté de la création de ressources pour autonomiser les étudiant·e·s noir·e·s. https://buff.ly/4gKHpSV

Nain Abdi ('22) is a third-year Electrical Engineering student driven to make a difference as the president of @uwaterloo.ca’s chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers. We connected with him to talk about building resources to empower Black students. https://buff.ly/4i64WyG