OTTAWA (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024) – In a significant move to bolster the future of Ontario’s hospitality and tourism sectors, Smart Serve Ontario has pledged $136,640 to establish scholarships and bursaries for students at Algonquin College. The funding, spread over five years, aims to address the growing financial challenges faced by students while fostering long-term career development in the hospitality and culinary fields.
Ottawa, ON (November 14, 2024) – Algonquin College Residence is excited to announce that all new international learners have the opportunity for guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the 2025 Spring Term. This initiative supports incoming learners by providing a welcoming and secure residence environment as they begin their studies at Algonquin College. Continue reading Algonquin College guarantees Spring 2025 residence accommodation for incoming international students
I want to provide an update on the College’s ongoing efforts following decisions made by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to cap international student study permits for 2024 to 2026, and its more recent announcement to reduce certain programs’ eligibility for Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWP).
These decisions carry substantial consequences for the entire post-secondary education sector in Canada, and Algonquin College is not immune to the negative impacts. Together, the IRCC policy changes are creating unprecedented financial challenges for the College.
Algonquin College has announced the creation of a new annual award for women in the Event Management program. The Susan Pridmore Award will recognize a female student who demonstrates leadership within their field of study and community and who embodies the values of perseverance, tolerance and kindness.
The award honours Susan Pridmore, a dedicated events manager at Algonquin College who embodied a high standard of excellence and worked tirelessly to organize outstanding events. Susan sadly passed away in February 2024.
(L-R) Mark Savenkoff, Vice President, Advancement and Strategy; Mistalyn Seguin, Director of Philanthropy; Kimberly Robichaud; Saam Askari; Cheryl Blake; Ben Dinh, General Manager & CEO, Algonquin Students’ Association.
“It’s truly fitting that Susan’s spirit will live on through an award that reflects her unwavering commitment to our learners,” said Tracy McDougall, Director, President’s Office and Communications at Algonquin College. “She always believed with her whole heart that everything we do here is to empower our students to succeed, and her incredible passion for that purpose inspired every one of us.”
Algonquin College celebrates historic $2 Million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation
Ottawa, ON (Monday, Oct. 28, 2024) – Algonquin College is proud to announce a momentous $2 million gift from The Joyce Family Foundation, establishing a significant endowment to support students facing financial barriers. This donation, the largest single contribution to Algonquin College to date, underscores the Foundation’s commitment to higher education and its belief in the potential of every student.
Graduates will play a role in meeting the mental health and development needs of young people, families, and communities.
Oct. 21, 2024, Ottawa, Ont. – Algonquin College has introduced a new four-year, degree program that prepares students for front-line and/or supervisory roles contributing to the care, welfare and positive health and development of children, youth, and families.
OTTAWA (Oct. 1, 2024) – Algonquin College joins the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) in celebrating the inaugural cohort of students in the Smith Engineering Bridge pathway, who have successfully transitioned from a diploma to a degree program and joined their peers in the Smith Engineering Faculty.
The bridge pathway is a route for graduates of an advanced diploma in Engineering Technology to transfer into an upper year of the civil, mining, mechanical or chemical degree programs offered by Smith Engineering at Queen’s University. This pathway is a faster and more cost-effective route to becoming a professional engineer in Ontario, in comparison to completing a standalone degree after college.
OTTAWA (September 24, 2024) – Algonquin College will celebrate the achievements of 10 distinguished graduates and one top employer at the College’s annual Alumni of Distinction Awards in the Algonquin Commons Theatre on October 24, 2024.
Algonquin College is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 with a variety of engaging and meaningful activities and events at the College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.
activities and events at the College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.