Loy Excellentia Initiative Founder Dr. Aloysius Anyichie has received a 2026 Manitoba Mosaic Award, recognizing his contributions to building welcoming and inclusive communities in Manitoba.
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BRANDON, Manitoba — September 13, 2026 — Six days after bringing students and community members together for its Summer Picnic, the Loy Excellentia Initiative returned to Brandon University on Saturday, September 12, for its first full day in-person professional development workshop to date—creating a day where practical learning, student voices, professional guidance and human connection
BRANDON, Manitoba — September 7, 2026 Laughter, conversation, games, dancing and the aroma of Nigerian jollof rice filled the air as students and community members came together for the 2026 Loy Excellentia Picnic, held September 6 in Brandon, Manitoba. Organized by the Loy Excellentia Initiative, the annual picnic gave students a chance to step away
Beyond the Classroom: Building Belonging, Confidence and Success Saturday, September 12, 20269:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Education Building, Room 101, and Rowe Theatre, Room 209
As students prepare for a new academic year, the Loy Excellentia Initiative is pleased to invite post-secondary students and members of the community to two special events in Brandon this September. Together, these events will provide opportunities to build friendships, strengthen a sense of belonging, develop practical skills and connect with professionals and community members.
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Loy Excellentia hosted its 2026 Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University, bringing together students of African descent and Black students, faculty members, university leadership, and community partners for a comprehensive afternoon of reflection, recognition, mentorship, and community engagement. Held under the theme “Unravelling Canadian Black History: Acknowledging the Past and Mentoring the Future,” the
Loy Excellentia Initiative invites African and Black students, faculty, and community members in Brandon to its Black History Month 2026 Celebration, taking place at Brandon University. This event is designed to create a meaningful space for reflection, cultural affirmation, dialogue, and the celebration of Black excellence within academic and community settings. The 2026 Canadian theme
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The Loy Excellentia Initiative is proud to announce that it has received Platinum Awards in three Service categories in the Brandon Community Votes 2025 program: These recognitions highlight Loy Excellentia’s growing role in supporting African, Black, immigrant, and international students through mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. “We are honoured and deeply grateful to everyone
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We are proud to announce that our Founder, Dr. Aloy Anyichie, has been honoured with the 2025 Outstanding International Student Support Award by the Manitoba Council for International Education (MCIE). This provincial recognition celebrates Dr. Anyichie’s exceptional commitment to enhancing the academic and social experience of international students in Manitoba — a mission that lies
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We are proud to announce that Loy Excellentia has been nominated for the 2025 Brandon Community Votes Awards in three major categories: This nomination is a powerful recognition of the work we do in mentorship, leadership development, academic success support, and community empowerment — especially among African, Black, immigrant, international, and diverse individuals in Brandon,
