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Loy Excellentia Nominated for 2025 Brandon Community Votes Awards — Support MENTORSHIP, Empowerment, Excellence & Community Leadership!

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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,

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Loy Excellentia Mentorship Program 2025/2026 for Post-Secondary Students of african descent in Canada

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Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Loy Excellentia Initiative Mentorship Program, supporting post-secondary students of African descent across Canada. What is the Loy Excellentia Mentorship Program? The Loy Excellentia Initiative provides mentorship, community support, and leadership development for students of African descent studying in Canadian universities and colleges. This program pairs

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Loy Excellentia Hosts Summer Picnic for Students of African descent in Brandon- Building Belonging and Empowerment

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Brandon, MB – September 1, 2025 – The Loy Excellentia Initiative hosted its annual Summer Picnic today at Rideau Park, bringing together students of African descent in Brandon, mentors, community leaders, and faculty for a vibrant afternoon of games, food, Afrobeat karaoke, and cultural celebration. The event is one of the largest university student events of

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Founder of Loy Excellentia Initiative, Dr. Aloysius C. Anyichie, Receives the 2025 Top 25 Canadian Immigrants award

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Dr. Aloysius C. Anyichie, professor at Brandon University and founder of the Loy Excellentia Initiative, has been honored as one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants of 2025. A trailblazer in education and mentorship, he is the first recipient from Brandon City, Brandon University, and the first clergy to receive this prestigious recognition since its inception.

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Empowering African, Caribbean AND Black Students in Canada – FREE Webinar for Students!

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“Coming to Canada to study was a dream… but no one really prepared me for the loneliness, the culture shock, or feeling like I didn’t belong.” If that sounds like your story—or the story of someone you know—then you’re not alone. Whether you’re just arriving or have been studying in Canada for a while, navigating

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DR. ALOYSIUS C. ANYICHIE HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS TOP 25 CANADIAN IMMIGRANT AWARDS 2025!

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We are proud to announce that Dr. Aloysius C. Anyichie, the visionary founder of Loy Excellentia Initiative, has been nominated for the prestigious Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2025! This national award recognizes immigrants who are making outstanding contributions to Canadian society. Dr. Anyichie’s leadership in education, equity, mentorship, and community service continues to inspire

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Loy Excellentia Initiative Hosts Powerful Black History Month Celebration: “Black Legacy and Leadership”

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A group picture of some African/Black students with the Founder of Loy Excellentia Initiative during the 2025 Black History Month Celebration. Brandon, MB – The Loy Excellentia Initiative successfully hosted its second annual Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University, bringing together many African and Black students, faculty, and community leaders to honor Black legacy

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Mental health and winter:

Mental Health and Winter: A Guide for Blacks/Canadians of African Descent

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During winter months, university students often find themselves facing a unique set of challenges that can take a toll on their mental health. The shorter days, colder weather, and academic pressures can exacerbate feelings of stress, loneliness, and fatigue.  For Black Canadians, these challenges can be further compounded by factors such as cultural differences, systemic

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Loy Excellentia Initiative Celebrates Black History Month in Brandon

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On Saturday February 24, 2024, Loy Excellentia Initiative organized an event for all African/Black students at Brandon University (BU) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC), Brandon Manitoba to mark the Black History Month in Canada, Loy Excellentia Initiative is founded by a Nigerian-Canadian professor in Canada, Dr. Aloy Anyichie. The event was attended by over 50 African

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