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University news
- Room to grow: Ontario Tech University to expand on-campus living with plans for new residence in Fall 2027Ontario Tech University is breaking ground on The Ridge, a new on-campus residence that will welcome students starting in Fall 2027. This vital campus addition reflects the university’s continued growth and commitment to enhancing campus life.
- Ontario Tech Marks Black History MonthFebruary marks Black History Month. A time to honour and celebrate the experiences, accomplishments, culture and contributions of Black community members in Canada, and around the world.
- Balancing books and podiums: Ontario Tech’s Mac Clark races toward his futureBalancing the demands of professional racing with the rigours of university life is no easy task, yet Ontario Tech University Automotive Engineering student Mac Clark is proving he can excel at both.
- Beyond the code: Preparing software engineers for the AI eraDr. Qusay H. Mahmoud, Professor and Assistant Dean, Engineering Outreach in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, shares his perspective on how software engineering students can future-proof their careers and thrive in a world where AI is not a threat, but a useful tool.
Athletics news
- Rob Powers begins new chapter off the iceThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men's hockey program will see a change behind the bench at the conclusion of the season, as assistant coach Rob Powers departs his full-time role with the team to begin a new chapter as a firefighter with the City of Markham.
- Ridgebacks strike in overtime to down RMCThe Ontario Tech men's hockey team earned a hard-fought 2–1 overtime victory over the RMC Paladins on Saturday, January 31, snapping the deadlock late in the extra frame.
- Late three sinks Ridgebacks in heartbreakerThe Ontario Tech men's basketball team came up just short on the road, dropping a tight 73–71 decision to the Toronto Metropolitan Bold on Friday, January 31, at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
- Ridgebacks fall at Mattamy Athletic CentreThe Ontario Tech women's basketball team dropped a 63–34 decision to the TMU Bold on Saturday, January 31, at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
