Alumni
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.
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month
June 01, 2022
Ontario Tech marks Pride Month 2022.
Celebrating Seniors Month at Ontario Tech
May 31, 2022
June is Seniors Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the ongoing contributions of older adults (55 and up) who help shape our communities.
Ontario Tech unveils plans for Convocation 2022
May 13, 2022
From Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, June 10, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2022 along with six honorary degree recipients during in-person ceremonies.
Tops in the province: Ontario Tech master’s degree candidate wins provincial Three Minute Thesis title
May 04, 2022
The Master of Health Sciences in Kinesiology candidate has captured the 2022 Ontario Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Emmeline, who won the Ontario Tech competition on March 24, came out on top against a challenging field of other Ontario university winners during the provincial 3MT® showdown May 4 at the University of Guelph.
Ontario Tech Mechanical Engineering researcher participates in international TV science series
May 04, 2022
Ontario Tech University has a place in a new episode of the television program Colossal Machines, thanks to the participation of Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) expert Dr. Sayyed Ali Hosseini.
Ontario Tech prepares for upcoming Moose Hide Campaign
April 21, 2022
In early May, Ontario Tech University will be embracing the Moose Hide Campaign, an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians—standing up to end violence against women and children.
Celebrating the connection volunteers provide to our Ontario Tech community
April 19, 2022
To mark National Volunteer Week from Sunday, April 24 to Saturday, April 30, Ontario Tech University celebrates and gives thanks to the people who are involved in giving back and enriching the lives of our students all year long.