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Algonquin College earns bronze at 2026 CICan Awards of Excellence

Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series.

Algonquin College has been awarded a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series in advancing Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community focused learning.

The honour was presented during the 2026 CICan Connections Conference in Ottawa, where CICan celebrated institutions and initiatives that demonstrate the sector’s essential role in building strong colleges, strong communities, and a strong Canada. This year’s awards reflect the priorities outlined in CICan’s new Roadmap to 2030, which emphasizes reconciliation, workforce development, and community resilience.

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Algonquin College learners participating at the Skills Ontario Competition 2026 welcome the support of two lead sponsors and seven additional sponsors  

Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

Ottawa, ON (April 23, 2026) – Algonquin College is proud to announce the industry partners who will be sponsoring its team at the Skills Ontario Competition 2026. By defraying costs associated with event registration, travelling, and lodging, the generosity of corporate sponsors removes financial barriers for learners who wish to participate in the Skills Ontario Competition. This support allows learners to focus on what is most important: having a positive, career-building experience at the event.

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Algonquin College’s “Greening the Lab” Initiative cuts waste, lowers costs, and inspires change

Posted on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

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Algonquin College’s “Greening the Lab” Initiative cuts waste, lowers costs, and inspires change

April 22, 2026 Ottawa, ON — Algonquin College is marking Earth Day with a sustainability milestone: its innovative Greening the Lab initiative will be showcased nationally at the 2026 Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Biennial Canadian Nursing Education Conference. Nursing faculty members Sheena Barton and Nancy Lada will present the project as a model for environmentally responsible nursing education. Continue reading →

Photos: Algonquin College brings together 400+ learners and industry leaders for Technology Project Showcase

Posted on Friday, April 10th, 2026

Industry experts and Algonquin College employees gather for a judges photo with Claude Brulé, President and CEO.

Industry experts and Algonquin College employees gather for a judges photo with Claude Brulé, President and CEO.

Ottawa, ON (Apr. 10, 2026) – Algonquin College is bringing innovation to life today at its Technology Project Showcase, where more than 400 learners are presenting capstone projects to a panel of 67 judges, including 38 industry professionals.

Taking place this afternoon in Minto Hall at the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence, the showcase is connecting learners directly with leaders from organizations such as Google Cloud, Shopify, Microsoft, Department of National Defence, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Medical Association, and NAV Canada, among others. Supported by RBC funding for applied research, the event showcases student-led projects in construction sustainability, including Electrical Engineering initiatives focused on electrification and alternative energy solutions.

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C’est Bon Ottawa establishes new financial aid in memory of Joshua Qiyuk to support Indigenous learners at Algonquin College

Posted on Monday, March 9th, 2026

Joshua Qiyuk, Algonquin College culinary student.

Joshua Qiyuk, Algonquin College culinary student.

Algonquin College has partnered with C’est Bon Ottawa, a local cooking school, to create two new funds in memory of Joshua Qiyuk. Established by C’est Bon, these new funds, called the Joshua Qiyuk Memorial Scholarship and the Joshua Qiyuk Memorial Bursary, will support Indigenous learners in a variety of Culinary Arts programs.

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Algonquin College hosts successful 8th annual ACCE Industry Networking Event

Posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Ottawa, ON (Feb.19, 2026) – The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) welcomed industry professionals, alumni, faculty and learners yesterday evening for the 8th Annual ACCE Industry Networking Event, sponsored by RBC.

Held in Minto Hall at the College’s Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) at the Ottawa Campus, the event featured a dedicated Industry Partners session followed by a three-hour networking event that connected learners directly with employers from across the construction and related sectors.

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Siemens Healthineers joins the celebration of 50 years of nursing at Algonquin College with an equipment donation to support simulation-based education

Posted on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Photo, from left to right: @Mistalyn Seguin, Director of Philanthropy, Algonquin College; @Jens Merkel, Finance Director at Siemens Healthineers’ Point of Care Ottawa; @Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College; and @Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean of Algonquin College’s School of Health Studies.

Photo, from left to right: Mistalyn Seguin, Director of Philanthropy, Algonquin College; Jens Merkel, Finance Director at Siemens Healthineers’ Point of Care Ottawa; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College; and Erin Stitt-Cavanagh, Dean of Algonquin College’s School of Health Studies.

Ottawa, ON (Feb. 17, 2026) – Algonquin College is proud to announce a new partnership with Siemens Healthineers, a global provider of healthcare equipment, solutions and services with a development and manufacturing site in Ottawa. The partnership began on Jan. 29, 2026, when Siemens Healthineers visited the College’s Ottawa campus and joined the community in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the College’s Nursing programs.

To mark this special occasion, Siemens Healthineers donated epoc® Blood Analysis Systems (epoc Reader and epoc NXS Host) to Algonquin College. These highly advanced devices are made locally in Ottawa for distribution around the world.

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Algonquin College unveils next-generation science labs, advancing research and learning in the National Capital Region

Posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 (Ottawa, Ont.) — Algonquin College officially opened its new state-of-the-art Pìwànak — Algonquin Centre for Science and Innovation (PACSI) on Feb. 2, 2026. Featuring more than 20,000 square feet of cutting-edge lab space, PACSI will serve as an unprecedented resource for science education and research in Ottawa and beyond. Continue reading →

Algonquin College marks 50 years of nursing education with professional panel

Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2026

OTTAWA, ON – Jan. 30, 2026 – Algonquin College marked a major milestone this week, celebrating 50 years of nursing education with aattendees gather at nursing panel at Algonquin College high-profile regional nursing panel event that brought together alumni, faculty, students, and health‑care partners to honour the program’s legacy and explore the future of the profession.

Since 1975, nearly 16,000 Algonquin College nursing graduates have gone on to strengthen health care across the National Capital Region, the Ottawa Valley, Eastern Ontario, and beyond. For five decades, the College has been a training ground for skilled, compassionate nurses who make a meaningful difference in hospitals, long-term care homes, community clinics, and public health settings. Continue reading →

Your Algonquin College journey could start with up to $5,000 in tuition support

Posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2026

OTTAWA (Jan. 15, 2026) – In the fall of 2025, Algonquin College Victimology student Jessica Glass was presented with $5,000 towards her tuition after being selected as the winner of the College’s annual tuition contest.

“Winning the contest is really crazy. It’s really going to take a lot of stress off everything for me. I’m going to be able to be more involved in the community and I don’t have to worry about anything financially. I’m just really excited to start this new chapter of my life,” said Glass.

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