Alumni
Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech University
December 19, 2024
Ontario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.
Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year—again!
December 05, 2024
For the second consecutive year, Ontario Tech is Canada’s Research University of the Year, as designated by Research Infosource (RI), Canada’s premier research ranking organization and leading provider of research intelligence for business and higher education.
Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech University unveils fundraising campaign supporting student success and future growth
November 13, 2024
Ontario Tech University proudly unveils its future-focused Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, a vital component of its expansion and renewal plan intended to further support students and industry partners in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
Ridgebacks men’s soccer team wins Ontario championship
November 04, 2024
For the first time, the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s soccer team is the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion.
Ontario Tech claims No. 1 spot for reputation in the new Maclean’s University Rankings
October 25, 2024
Ontario Tech University’s growth in reputation is highlighted in the latest 2025 Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.
Ontario Tech University hosts Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 17
September 25, 2024
Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its newest alumni at Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 17.
Ontario Tech University celebrates major milestone at 2024 Chancellor’s Challenge
September 23, 2024
Ontario Tech University is proud to announce the success of the fourth annual Chancellor’s Challenge, which raised an impressive $125,000 and engaged over 400 participants in a 5K fundraising event
Ontario Tech doctoral degree candidate recognized for helping advance key research on autism in Canada
August 27, 2024
Ontario Tech Doctor of Education candidate Aneta Stolba’s research recently earned major recognition from the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), in the form of an Autism Scholars Award. Her prize was one of just five presented by the COU to a doctoral or master’s-level researcher at an Ontario university for research that will positively impact individuals with autism and their families.
Ontario Tech announces 2024 Joyce Family Foundation Success Award recipients
August 14, 2024
In 2016, a donation of $1 million from The Joyce Family Foundation to Ontario Tech established two new awards to help students turn their dream of post-secondary education into reality.
Regional Chair’s Classic celebrates Roger Anderson’s legacy, raises money for community
June 14, 2024
Ontario Tech University students in financial need will benefit from the great generosity shown at the 2024 Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson.
Ontario Tech to confer nearly 2,300 degrees and four honorary doctorates at 2024 Spring Convocation
May 31, 2024
From Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7, Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its class of 2024 along with four honorary degree recipients.
Ontario Tech ranks among the world’s top young universities
May 16, 2024
As Ontario Tech begins its third decade as a young university of rising influence, it does so with a strong foundation and a well-established tradition of research excellence. Further evidence of Ontario Tech’s research ascendency comes in the form of the latest survey of the youngest global universities (founded within the past 50 years) by the international rankings organization Times Higher Education.
Celebrating our volunteers this National Volunteer Week
April 15, 2024
In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20, Ontario Tech University proudly acknowledges the tremendous impact volunteers have on our community. Embracing this year's theme, Every Moment Matters, the university recognizes the important role volunteers hold in every corner of our university, offering their time and expertise and actively contributing to Ontario Tech’s success.
Ontario Tech research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities through a $1.25 million gift from the Hann-Kelly family
April 11, 2024
Ontario Tech University is proud to announce the establishment of the Hann-Kelly Family Chair in Disability and Rehabilitation Research, made possible by a generous $1.25 million donation from the Hann-Kelly family.
Ontario Tech students reflect on benefits of work-integrated learning opportunities
March 27, 2024
The Career Bus is just one of many ways that demonstrate Ontario Tech’s longstanding belief in the value of student-focused educational options that deliver practical, hands-on experiences as a major component of every university program.
Ontario Tech University celebrates the transformational philanthropy of Mitch and Leslie Frazer
March 19, 2024
While Ontario Tech continues to commemorate its 20th-anniversary, the university held a milestone event on March 18 to recognize the remarkable contributions of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer, to celebrate the naming and official signage unveiling of the Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education.
National research expert in systemic racism, technology and criminal justice joins Ontario Tech
March 13, 2024
Ontario Tech’s nationally acclaimed research leadership portfolio will strengthen with the appointment of Dr. Kanika Samuels-Wortley as the university’s newest Canada Research Chair (CRC).
International survey continues to rank Ontario Tech as a Top-3 Engineering school in Ontario
February 15, 2024
Ontario Tech University’s consistent strength in Engineering is reinforced again this year in an influential survey of global universities.
Value-added perk: Ontario Tech students benefit from career-path collaboration with Durham Regional Police Service
January 09, 2024
Ontario Tech’s Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSSH) recently launched ‘Discover Your Path’, a special three-part professional development (PD) training series for students, in collaboration with the Durham Regional Police Service
Ontario Tech University: Celebrating a year of milestones and achievements
December 20, 2023
As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we present 20 selected highlights from 2023.
Ontario Tech University building atrium named in honour of Ed and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke
November 02, 2023
In honour of the generous continued support and philanthropic commitment of Ed and Sylvia Vanhaverbeke to Ontario Tech, the university has named the atrium in the Business and Information Technology building the Vanhaverbeke Family Atrium.
Ridgebacks men’s soccer team hosting a home playoff game for second straight season
October 24, 2023
The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s soccer team will begin its quest for the provincial championship on Saturday, October 28 with a home playoff game at Vaso’s Field.
Ontario Tech grad student Michael Watterworth wins national award for master’s thesis
October 20, 2023
A pair of Ontario Tech students garnered national attention for their scholarship and research at the Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference held in early October in Burlington, Ontario.
