Student Success

Meet our Valedictorian Graeme Smith

As we prepare for the upcoming 2025 Spring Convocation, we are pleased to highlight our valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies.

Graeme Smith is graduating from the Powerline Technician program in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence.

During Graeme’s first three terms, he earned nothing below an A-. Additionally, he has contributed to the Powerline Technician program by offering many welcome suggestions for program improvement.

More information about the Algonquin College convocation ceremonies can be found here.

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Entrepreneurial spirit brings opportunity for Interactive Media Design graduate

In the lead-up to Convocation Spring 2025, Algonquin College is featuring unique stories of graduates and their post-secondary education journeys.

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Paulo Garcia

Originally from the Philippines, Paulo Garcia spent 17 years working in Dubai before deciding to pursue post-graduate education overseas. With a background in graphic design, Garcia knew he wanted to further his skillset in digital fine arts and began researching programs in Canada. Continue reading →

Pembroke Campus welcomes alum Suzanne Madore for Nursing Week on May 14

Algonquin College highlights Nursing Week by welcoming Suzanne Madore, AC nursing alum and President and CEO of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, to speak to nursing students at the Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses on May 14, 2025.

Madore (center) poses with Angela Rintoul, Chair, Health and Community Studies, and Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean, School of Health Studies

Madore (center) poses with Angela Rintoul, Chair, Health and Community Studies, and Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean, School of Health Studies

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