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In Focus: Fall 2026 Convocation

Brantford campus graduates stand outside Laurier's One Market building
Celebrating fall convocation at Laurier

About 1,780 students will graduate during seven convocation ceremonies held at Laurier's Waterloo and Brantford campuses between Oct. 14 and 20.

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Paralympian Jason Dunkerley and investment leader Ed Devlin to receive honorary degrees at fall convocation
Convocation ceremony
Fall 2026 convocation: ceremony details and guest information
Rachel Phan portrait
Laurier welcomes bestselling author and Brantford campus alum Rachel Phan for book launch Oct. 28

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Laurier in the News

Laura Secord’s daughter voted in 1844 — and it cost Ontario women the ballot for 70 years
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Newsmakers: Teaching high school students about homelessness
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Laurier researchers launch homelessness learning resources for Canadian high schools
brantfordexpositor.ca
Why a partner's chewing can fill people with rage: Canadian researchers helping unravel 'misophonia'
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New chapter for Brantford’s Odeon building
brantfordexpositor.ca
Encouraging local students to discover new interests
brantbeacon.ca

Spotlights and Notices

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Laurier mourns the passing of philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky
October 15
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Laurier mourns the passing of honorary degree recipient Salah Bachir
October 14
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From small town to global perspective: Laurier graduate Delta Collard shaped by international education 
October 13
Three students pose with a bronze award plaque and certificate
Laurier UX Master’s students bring home bronze in international design competition
October 7
Alison Albright
Alison Albright (MSW '26) creates first-ever post-court therapy program for children and youth testifying in abuse cases
October 6

News Releases

Summit for Creative Community Solutions logo with a purple border
Laurier, City of Brantford to host third annual Summit for Creative Community Solutions Nov. 4 and 5
October 15
The Odeon Building in downtown Brantford
Odeon Building to serve as community facility thanks to partnership agreement between Wilfrid Laurier University and City of Brantford
October 13
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About 1,780 students to graduate at Laurier fall convocation
October 7
Rachel Phan portrait
Laurier welcomes bestselling author and Brantford campus alum Rachel Phan for book launch Oct. 28
October 6
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Kate Harris chosen as Laurier’s winter 2027 Edna Staebler Writer-in-Residence
October 5

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