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Beyond the Classroom: Loy Excellentia Workshop Brings Students and Professionals Together for Learning, Connection and Belonging

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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

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A group of participants at the 2026 Loy Excellentia Picnic in Brandon, Manitoba.

Loy Excellentia Initiative’s Picnic Brings Students in Brandon Together for Connection, Community and Belonging

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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

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Loy Excellentia Initiative Hosts 2026 Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University

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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

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Black History month 2026 celebration

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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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Loy Excellentia Initiative Wins Triple Platinum Honours in Brandon Community Votes 2025

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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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Founder Receives 2025 MCIE Outstanding International Student Support Award

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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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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 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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