Giving
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.
Ontario Tech University and Trafalgar Castle School sign partnership to enhance student success in post-secondary STEM/STEAM
November 20, 2024
Trafalgar Castle School, an independent school for girls in Whitby, and Ontario Tech University, Canada’s number one undergraduate research university in Oshawa, have entered into a new partnership that ensures alignment in supporting students who pursue STEM-related studies in their post-secondary journey.
Ontario Tech University celebrates donors on National Philanthropy Day
November 15, 2024
On November 15, National Philanthropy Day, Ontario Tech University extends its sincere gratitude to the donors, partners and volunteers who empower students and help uphold the university’s mission.
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.
Honouring a local educator’s legacy by empowering the teachers of tomorrow
October 29, 2024
This past summer, Julius Zilinsky established a special fund in his wife's honour: the Shirley V. Zilinsky Bursary. The fund will provide four annual awards of $2,500 each to Ontario Tech teacher candidates for the next 10 years, supporting the training of tomorrow’s teachers.
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
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.
Ontario Tech mourns the loss of longtime donor and supporter Edith Alger
August 13, 2024
Ontario Tech University is mourning the passing of Edith Alger, whose kind and unwavering support as a leading university benefactor throughout its first two decades has helped chart the university on its path to success.
Introducing Ontario Tech University’s 2024-2025 major scholarship recipients
June 28, 2024
Each year, seven outstanding incoming Ontario Tech students are awarded the university’s most prestigious entrance scholarships in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academics, leadership and community involvement throughout their high school career.
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 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.
Bruce Power expands partnership with Ontario Tech University through generous capital investment
May 08, 2024
During a May 7 ceremony in the university’s Energy Research Centre (ERC), Ontario Tech commemorated Bruce Power’s $250,000 donation by designating a cutting-edge main floor ERC lab as the Bruce Power Thermalhydraulics Laboratory.
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 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.
Ontario Tech Engineering student Rushda Khan and Engineering Outreach Team earn national awards
March 08, 2024
Ontario Tech University boasts a top-tier Engineering program, now ranked among Canada’s Top 10. Its Engineering Outreach initiatives have garnered widespread acclaim nationally, recently earning two prestigious awards from Actua, an organization dedicated to advancing STEM education for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
Ontario Tech Engineering students in energy to benefit from new RBC Foundation support
January 31, 2024
A new gift to Ontario Tech University from the RBC Foundation will help Engineering students make a major impact in the field of low-emission energy. The Foundation’s $750,000 grant directed to the university’s new Student Enrichment Program (SEP) will help fulfil the demand for specific ‘green skills’ as Canada’s economy continues to transition towards a net-zero future.
Go Girl! Ontario Tech student Japnit Ahuja wins WomenTech Network global award
January 02, 2024
WomenTech Network, an international community that promotes gender diversity in information and communication technology (ICT), has named Japnit Ahuja a winner of the 2023 Ada Lovelace Special Recognition Award for Women in ICT.
Ontario Tech community hosts fundraising event for the Kimberley Black Graduate Scholarship
December 22, 2023
The Mitch and Leslie Frazer Faculty of Education at Ontario Tech University is celebrating the success of a December 2 panel discussion and community gathering that combined the power of music and storytelling.
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.
Top marks: Ontario Tech named Canada’s Research University of the Year
December 07, 2023
Ontario Tech University’s impressive reputational trajectory for top-notch research continues with a fresh distinction as Canada’s Research University of the Year for 2023.
Top young and innovative thinkers bring fresh ideas to Ontario Tech’s Brilliant Catalyst hackathon
November 21, 2023
Repurposing fallen leaves into eco-friendly paper materials, managing food waste, and optimizing agricultural techniques to improve plant health: these were just some of the ideas emerging from Ontario Tech University’s Brilliant Catalyst Challenge this fall.