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Students outside of Shawenjigewining Hall, at Ontario Tech university's north Oshawa campus.

Ontario Tech breaks enrolment record once again as demand for future-ready programs grows

June 16, 2025

As of June 5, more than 2,200 Ontario high school applicants have already confirmed their offers to attend Ontario Tech for the 2025-2026 academic year, a 9.3 per cent increase over last year, surpassing the provincial average of 6.4 per cent. This marks the third consecutive year with more than 2,000 domestic confirmations, representing an impressive 57.4 per cent increase since 2020.

From left: E.P. Taylor Legacy Society member Irene Rahme with Kierstyn Hawke, PhD student in Ontario Tech University's Faculty of Health Sciences, and recipient of a scholarship supported by Irene.

Celebrating future-focused supporters during Leave a Legacy Month

May 28, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of individuals who have chosen to invest in students’ futures through planned giving, Ontario Tech University students have access to more resources that empower them to pursue their academic dreams and thrive in their future careers.

Except where noted, affiliations are Ontario Tech University. From left: Yasmin Abdulla, Manager, Community and Cultural Relations, Office of Student Life; Dr. Mary Bluechardt, Deputy Provost; Anita Anuyah, Senior Manager, Smart Automation, Scotiabank; Sophia Doulaghsingh, Director, Community Partnerships, Scotiabank; Breanne McAlpin, fourth-year Life Sciences specialization student, Faculty of Science; Tasnim Shariff, Senior Manager, Community Partnerships, Scotiabank; Yvonne Stefanin, Director, Philanthropy. (February 2025)

Ontario Tech launches Black Youth Visionary Program with $500,000 investment from Scotiabank

April 01, 2025

Ontario Tech University is proud to announce a $500,000 investment from Scotiabank through ScotiaRISE, the Bank’s $500 million commitment and community investment initiative. This contribution supports the university’s Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, which emphasizes ethical leadership and the human impact of technological research and innovation.

With its step-by-step interactive format, Sodium 101 uses proven techniques known to motivate people to change their behaviour and develop food-literacy skills.

Ontario Tech researcher’s new online tool helps Canadians reduce their salt consumption

March 17, 2025

With a generous donation from Manulife to Ontario Tech’s Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, Dr. JoAnne Arcand and a team of dietitians and graduate students designed and launched the Sodium 101 web application, which seeks to raise awareness about the long-term risks of excessive sodium consumption, and empower Canadians to make healthier dietary choices.

Research in action at Ontario Tech: Dr. Sheldon Williamson (front right), Canada Research Chair in Electric Energy Storage Systems for Transportation Electrification, and Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (in the Smart Transportation Electrification and Energy Research (STEER) Laboratory).

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.

From left: Eunice Caputolan, second-year Mechanical Engineering – Energy Engineering specialization student, Dr. Lori Livingston, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, Ontario Tech University, Greg Tanzola, Sorbara Group of Companies, Dr. Steven Murphy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ontario Tech University, Dr. Edward Sorbara, Principal at Sorbara Group of Companies, Dr. Christina Sorbara, Vice-President, Corporate Knowledge, Sorbara Group of Companies, James Barnett, Vice-President, Advancement, Ontario Tech University, Massimo Sorbara, and Jackson Barker, second-year Networking and Information Technology Security student.

Sorbara Family donates more than $1 million to enhance Ontario Tech’s modern facilities and empower students with new scholarships

August 28, 2024

In recognition of the Sorbara Family’s generosity and dedication to philanthropy, Ontario Tech University has named the lobby in the Software Informatics Research Centre (SIR) the Sorbara Family Lobby. SIR houses the university’s Office of the Registrar, serves as a hub for campus tours, and features several labs and flexible learning spaces equipped with the latest technology.

Taylor Flood received the Ridgeback Award at the Annual Employee Awards Celebration event on May 7.

Ontario Tech University honours faculty and staff for their exemplary service

May 16, 2024

Over the last 20 years, Ontario Tech University’s reputation for high-quality teaching, student services, work-integrated learning opportunities and overall student satisfaction has grown steadily. This success hinges on the contributions and dedication of a diverse and collaborative community of faculty and staff members.

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