Alumni
Spending summer vacation competing on the international stage: Ontario Tech students representing Canada at a World Championship event
August 05, 2023
Ontario Tech University will have strong representation overseas as they compete for Canada at the International Baton Twirling Federation’s Nations Cup and World Championship in Liverpool, England from August 4 to 13.
New international survey places Ontario Tech second among Canada’s ‘youngest’ universities
July 24, 2023
Ontario Tech University is keeping strong international company in the latest list of the world’s best young universities, as compiled by influential international ranking organization Times Higher Education (THE).
Reaffirming Ontario Tech University’s commitment to equitable and barrier-free access to education
June 30, 2023
Ontario Tech reaffirms our commitment to celebrating the diversity of our community, while equally continuing to seek meaningful ways to ensure access to an equitable and barrier-free education for all.
Ontario Tech’s response to hate-motivated incident at University of Waterloo
June 30, 2023
Ontario Tech University upholds its commitment to supporting a safe campus for the advancement of knowledge. The hate-motivated incident that occurred during a University of Waterloo Gender Studies class on June 28, which targeted members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and women, is unacceptable.
Marking a special milestone on the journey to gender parity in STEM-based fields
June 13, 2023
To address the gender disparity in Canada and empower the next generation of women leaders in STEM, Ontario Tech introduced the Women for STEM program in 2019. Led by the university’s Women for STEM Council, the program’s goal is to provide 200 entrance scholarships and 600 in-course scholarships over a 10-year period.
Ontario Tech University to confer nearly 2,500 degrees and eight honorary doctorates at 2023 Convocation
May 04, 2023
From Wednesday, June 7 to Friday, June 9, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2023 along with eight honorary degree recipients.
Ontario Tech master’s degree thesis wins North American award
April 25, 2023
Fresh off of capturing two prestigious university awards for her Ontario Tech University master’s degree thesis in 2022, Master of Arts in Education grad Jennifer Robb’s scholarly pursuits have garnered international recognition.
Campus culture events promote lasting connections at Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa location
March 21, 2023
The atmosphere was vibrant March 15 as Ontario Tech’s downtown Oshawa campus community connected for a pizza party inside the first-floor ‘breakout room’ and meeting space at Charles Hall.
Ontario Tech ranks among the world’s top 200 youngest universities for the second straight year
February 27, 2023
Ontario Tech University has another impressive international accolade to proclaim this winter, having made the Top 200 list of the world’s best young universities for the second consecutive year.
Dr. Mitch Frazer reappointed Ontario Tech University’s Chancellor
February 15, 2023
Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors has reappointed Dr. Mitch Frazer as the university’s Chancellor for a second term, effective Monday, May 1.
Leading the pack again: Ontario Tech tops among province’s universities for year-over-year percentage growth in applications
January 18, 2023
For the second consecutive academic recruitment cycle, Ontario Tech University is posting province-leading numbers for growth in overall applications for Fall enrolment. Following the January 12 deadline for Ontario high school students to apply to an undergraduate program at an Ontario university, the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) says Ontario Tech again leads the province in a key metric.
Ontario Tech retains designation as one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year
January 18, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s impressive reputational trajectory for top-notch research continues with a fresh distinction as one of Canada’s Research Universities of the Year for 2022.
The Eppel Family: Building innovation and boosting communities
January 17, 2023
Jeno Eppel, past President of EHC Global, and his family, made a generous gift in 2020 to support Ontario Tech University. In recognition of their significant contribution, valued at $540,000, the Eppel Family Technology-Enhanced Learning Studio in Shawenjigewining Hall was officially unveiled on January 16, 2023.
Looking back, looking forward: Ontario Tech University in 2022
December 20, 2022
As the university reaches the midpoint of its 20th academic year, we look back at a few highlights from 2022.
Ontario Tech’s first-ever CIHR Doctoral Research Award highlights list of new federal graduate studies funding
November 24, 2022
On November 16, the Government of Canada’s tri-agencies for research funding (Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR); Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC); and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)) announced funding for hundreds of high-achieving graduate students across Canada, including 15 at Ontario Tech.
Ontario Tech again ranked a Top-3 Engineering school in Ontario: International universities survey
November 23, 2022
The community, and the world, are taking notice of Ontario Tech University’s story: the university is now making a powerful imprint on the international stage, appearing annually in the world’s most influential global university rankings.
Explore Ontario Tech’s new Master of Financial Data Analytics graduate degree
November 22, 2022
Developed by Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology, the Master of Financial Analytics degree combines the best of the university’s research and teaching expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and finance.
Ontario Tech at 20: A great university success story that’s only just beginning
October 20, 2022
Two full decades after its founding, Ontario Tech University can reflect upon its formative years with immense pride and a confident view toward its future.
Relationship-building and fundraising expert appointed Ontario Tech University’s Vice-President, Advancement
September 28, 2022
Ontario Tech University announces the appointment of James Barnett as the university’s Vice-President of Advancement, effective Monday, October 3.
Longtime education executive to lead Ontario Tech’s Board of Governors
September 20, 2022
Prominent education administration leader Laura Elliott will deepen her roots at Ontario Tech University as the university’s new Board of Governors Chair, beginning a one-year term on September 1, 2022. Ms. Elliott has served as a university Governor since 2018.
Ontario Tech consolidates downtown campus to enhance student experience and prepare for future growth
August 24, 2022
Ontario Tech University’s downtown Oshawa campus location has undergone notable enhancements as the university prepares to welcome students this September.
Ontario Tech announces 2022 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
June 23, 2022
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students to turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Ontario Tech University marks National Indigenous History Month
June 01, 2022
Each June, Canada celebrates National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect upon and learn the history, cultures, sacrifices, contributions and strength of the First Peoples of this land and acknowledge their historic contributions to the development of Canada. June also marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, held annually on June 21.