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- Ontario Tech celebrates outstanding alumni who inspire changeAt the recent 2025 Ontario Tech Alumni Association Awards ceremony, Ontario Tech University honoured the remarkable achievements of four alumni whose innovation, leadership and community involvement are making a lasting impact. Selected from a record 31 nominations, this year’s recipients exemplify the university’s values and the power of education to drive meaningful change.
- Ontario Tech mourns the loss of Elder Shirley WilliamsOntario Tech University offers its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, students, and all who were touched by the life and teachings of Elder Shirley Williams (Migizi-ow-kwe).
- Ontario Tech earns recognition for sustainability leadership as global rankings spotlight environmental progressAs governments, industries and communities seek practical and affordable pathways to reduce emissions while strengthening economic resilience, Ontario Tech University is gaining recognition for sustainability leadership grounded in real-world results.
- Ontario Tech named one of the world’s fastest-rising young universities in new global rankingsOntario Tech University continues its rapid ascent as one of the world’s fastest-rising young universities, earning major international recognition for its research excellence and growing global impact.
Athletics news
- Ridgebacks open 2026 with overtime winThe Ontario Tech women's hockey team kicked off 2026 with a hard-fought 3–2 overtime victory over the Nipissing Lakers on Wednesday night, getting the winner from Milana Perri just over two minutes into the extra frame.
- Carriage Cup 2026 tickets on sale now
- Ontario Tech adds OPDL standout Scarlett SteeleThe Ontario Tech women's soccer team is excited to announce the addition of goalkeeper Scarlett Steele to the 2026 recruiting class.
- Ridgebacks assistants take international stage in World Cup QualifierOntario Tech women's soccer assistant coaches Brianne Desa and Kristen Bettencourt stepped onto one of the biggest stages of their careers this month, starting side by side for the Guyanese women's national team in a World Cup Qualifying match against Nicaragua.
