School of Business & Hospitality

Kidandagàdji (Congratulations): Algonquin College Prepares to Celebrate 2026 Convocation

Posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2026

OTTAWA (June 22, 2026) — From June 23-26 the Canadian Tire Centre will be filled with celebration, excitement, and pride as more than 12,000 eligible Algonquin College graduates take part in 2026 Convocation ceremonies.

“As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026, we also recognize the resilience, determination, and commitment to learning that have brought them to this milestone,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College. “Our graduates leave Algonquin with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to make meaningful contributions in their communities, workplaces, and professions. We are proud of all they have achieved and excited to see the impact they will make as they begin the next chapter of their journeys.”

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Algonquin College culinary learners help fight food insecurity by preparing 2,100 meals for those in need

Posted on Friday, March 6th, 2026

OTTAWA (March 3, 2026) – Algonquin College learners in the culinary arts program volunteered their time during reading week on March 2 to prepare 740 meals for the Shepherds of Good Hope and 1,434 meals for the Ottawa Food Bank in partnership with La Tablée Des Chefs: The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project. The prepared meals will feed vulnerable people in the Ottawa area who are seeking emergency food assistance.

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Algonquin College Bachelor of Commerce program hosts inaugural Sales Case Competition with Fastenal Canada Sponsorship

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2025

From left to right, first-place winners Claire McLeman and Erin McNish are pictured with Emma Carrique, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal Canada; and Patrick Charlton, Professor, School of Business and Hospitality.

From left to right, first-place winners Claire McLeman and Erin McNish are pictured with Emma Carrique, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal Canada, and Patrick Charlton, Professor, School of Business and Hospitality.

On Wednesday, Nov. 26, the DARE Incubator space in C278 was standing room only and abuzz with nerves and excitement, as six third-year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours) learners presented their sales case pitches to a panel of external judges from Fastenal Canada and Invest Ottawa.

Fastenal Canada’s generous sponsorship provided students with a hands-on learning experience with a realistic business-to-business (B2B) sales case.

The six-week program saw over eight School of Business and Hospitality alumni return to coach current students and give back to the next generation of competitors during their training process.

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Algonquin College Celebrates the 2025 Alumni of Distinction

Posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce and celebrate its 2025 Alumni of Distinction — graduates and a community partner whose leadership, innovation, and compassion are shaping industries, inspiring others, and strengthening communities.

“These honourees remind us that the strength of Algonquin College lies not only in our programs and campuses, but in the people who carry that strength into the world,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College. “Each of them represents what’s best about our College — a commitment to learning, caring, and creating positive change in their fields and their communities.”

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Bringing innovation to life: over 120 student projects featured at Algonquin College’s Applied Research Day

Posted on Monday, April 21st, 2025

The largest iteration of Algonquin College’s Applied Research Day occurred on April 11, with over 120 innovative student research projects presented under the theme Innovate, Impact, Inspire.

The event celebrated the culmination of months of dedicated work by talented learners and faculty, who collaborated on cutting-edge projects to address real-world challenges faced by industry, government, and community partners across diverse fields, including Computer Programming, Interactive Media Design, Mobile Application Development, and Engineering. Additionally, the event featured eight faculty-led projects from the Research Development Institute (RDI) at Algonquin College.

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Algonquin College helps build industry connections at Business – Marketing networking event

Posted on Friday, March 21st, 2025

OTTAWA (March 21, 2025) – On March 19, 2025, 100 graduating full-time students in the Business – Marketing diploma program eagerly gathered for an evening of industry networking at Algonquin College’s Ottawa Campus, creating a buzz of excitement and nerves in Nawapon.

Industry contacts at the event included individuals from Ottawa’s top marketing and sales fields, senior business leaders, and Ottawa entrepreneurs. Of the nearly 60 industry guests, 33 were Algonquin College alumni.

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The next generation of culinary talent at Algonquin College mobilizes for food security

Posted on Thursday, February 20th, 2025

OTTAWA (Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025) – Since 2003, La Tablée des Chefs’ Solidarity Kitchens – Next Generation program (SKNG) has mobilized teachers and culinary students in Québec, Ontario, and even France, to take on the challenge of preparing meals that are then distributed to food banks.

This year in Canada, over 1,000 students will be rolling up their sleeves to feed those in need. Their goal is to produce 125,000 portions of vegetarian chili.

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Algonquin College advances sustainability efforts with innovative new Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Lab  

Posted on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2024) – On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab (GSCSRL). 

Under the leadership of Ahmad Teymouri, Professor, Supply Chain Management, School of Business and Hospitality, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies. 

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Algonquin College establishes Susan Pridmore Award for women in Event Management program

Posted on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024

Algonquin College has announced the creation of a new annual award for women in the Event Management program. The Susan Pridmore Award will recognize a female student who demonstrates leadership within their field of study and community and who embodies the values of perseverance, tolerance and kindness.

The award honours Susan Pridmore, a dedicated events manager at Algonquin College who embodied a high standard of excellence and worked tirelessly to organize outstanding events. Susan sadly passed away in February 2024.

Six people stand in front of a sign that reads Philanthropy Champions.

(L-R) Mark Savenkoff, Vice President, Advancement and Strategy; Mistalyn Seguin, Director of Philanthropy; Kimberly Robichaud; Saam Askari; Cheryl Blake; Ben Dinh, General Manager & CEO, Algonquin Students’ Association.

“It’s truly fitting that Susan’s spirit will live on through an award that reflects her unwavering commitment to our learners,” said Tracy McDougall, Director, President’s Office and Communications at Algonquin College. “She always believed with her whole heart that everything we do here is to empower our students to succeed, and her incredible passion for that purpose inspired every one of us.”

 

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