Posted on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Aug. 12 marks International Youth Day, which celebrates the world’s young people and the positive changes they make in their communities and around the global. Their passion, ideas and determination are a constant reminder that leadership is not defined by age.
Algonquin College recognizes many of these remarkable young people with the Student Changemaker Award, designed as a way for College leadership to formally acknowledge exceptional student efforts and projects.
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Posted on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
AC alumna Marlayah McLeod performs the national anthem at the college’s 2026 Spring Convocation.
Meet Marlayah McLeod, an artist, producer, performer and proud Algonquin College alumna. McLeod graduated from the School of Media and Design in 2024 and joined the College community as the 2026 national anthem singer at Algonquin College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies held in Ottawa. The event consisted of twelve ceremonies over four days, celebrating over 12,000 eligible graduates.
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Posted on Monday, August 10th, 2026
Toluwalope “Tolu” Fadahunsi is a culinary management student elevating his postsecondary experience with Algonquin College’s Go Global program, facilitated through the International Education Centre.
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