- Ontario Tech to celebrate more than 2,200 graduates and six distinguished honorary degree recipients at Spring ConvocationOntario Tech University will proudly recognize the accomplishments of the Class of 2025, set against the scenic backdrop of Polonsky Commons at the north Oshawa campus from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6.
- Helping students sooner: Ontario Tech to launch Early Alert System to support student success and well-beingOntario Tech is proactively supporting student success thanks to a new online system that spots potential concerns before they impact academic progress.
- A historic year of giving: Tech with a Conscience donors propel Ontario Tech to new philanthropic heightsOntario Tech University proudly celebrates an important milestone: a record-breaking fiscal year for new investment in the advancement of ethical technology, student success and groundbreaking research.
- Volunteers making waves and a difference at Ontario TechOntario Tech University is celebrating its countless volunteers for their support and invaluable contributions in recognition of National Volunteer Week, from Sunday, April 27, to Saturday, May 3. The university takes great pride in recognizing the remarkable impact of its volunteer community and their generous efforts.
- Ontario Tech launches Black Youth Visionary Program with $500,000 investment from ScotiabankOntario Tech University is proud to announce a $500,000 investment from Scotiabank through ScotiaRISE, the Bank’s $500 million commitment and community investment initiative. This contribution supports the university’s Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, which emphasizes ethical leadership and the human impact of technological research and innovation.
- Ontario Tech student-entrepreneurs empowered through partnership with Jennifer and Christian LassondeA generous donation from Jennifer and Christian Lassonde will help Ontario Tech University students address social and economic challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Fueling the Canadian Olympic pipeline: RBC Training Ground coming to Ontario Tech UniversityOn Sunday, February 23, Ontario Tech University will be a host venue for RBC Training Ground, a talent identification and athlete funding program to discover young athletes with Olympic potential.
- Ontario Tech marks Black History MonthFebruary marks Black History Month: a time to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of Black community members in Canada, and around the world.
- Tech-driven and career-focused programs make Ontario Tech a top student choiceFresh off its rise to the No. 1 spot for reputation in the 2025 Canadian University Rankings by Maclean’s magazine, Ontario Tech has once again surpassed 13,000 applications for the second consecutive year—cementing its reputation as a top choice for future-ready students.
- New on-campus food options at Ontario Tech enhance student experienceIndividuals on campus now have even more reasons to stick around, with additional options for delicious, nutritious and convenient food and drinks.
- Reflections of 2024: Celebrating success, innovation and community at Ontario Tech UniversityOntario Tech University celebrates another successful year as it continues to shine brightly as a highly sought-after post-secondary education institution for learning, teaching and working.
- Ontario Tech’s Dr. Barbara Perry appointed to the Order of CanadaOntario Tech University proudly celebrates Dr. Barbara Perry, a global expert on hate crime, for her appointment to the Order of Canada—one of the country’s highest honours.
- Ontario Tech hosts 17th annual Engineering Robotics CompetitionHundreds of Ontario high school and intermediate students gathered November 30 at Ontario Tech University for the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science’s (FEAS) 17th annual Engineering Robotics Competition, an event designed to spark student’s interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
- Ontario Tech’s newest Research Excellence Chairs showcase university’s transformational researchIn addition to being home to 10 Canada Research Chairs and a host of industrial research chairs, each fall the university designates a cohort of faculty leaders as Research Excellence Chairs (REC) and Research Excellence Award (REA) winners.
- Tech with a Conscience: Ontario Tech University unveils fundraising campaign supporting student success and future growthOntario Tech University proudly unveils its future-focused Tech with a Conscience fundraising campaign, a vital component of its expansion and renewal plan intended to further support students and industry partners in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.
- Ridgebacks men’s soccer team wins Ontario championshipFor the first time, the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks men’s soccer team is the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) champion.
- Ontario Tech claims No. 1 spot for reputation in the new Maclean’s University RankingsOntario Tech University’s growth in reputation is highlighted in the latest 2025 Canadian post-secondary rankings published by Maclean’s magazine.
- Patricia Bayley’s inspiring commitment to lifelong learning: Meet Ontario Tech University’s 87-year-old PhD studentAt 87 years old, Patricia Bayley is not your typical doctoral degree student. But even if she has many more decades of life experience, Bayley is demonstrating there is a place for her, and for others, at Ontario Tech University to pursue a lifelong adventure in education.
- Ontario Tech recognized again as a post-secondary leader in environmental responsibilityOntario Tech continues to build on its sustainability accomplishments with the latest recognition in the Institutional Highlights section of the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) report, for purchasing practices.
- Future students: Visit the Ontario Tech booth at the Ontario Universities’ Fair in TorontoExplore all that Ontario Tech University has to offer by visiting our interactive display booth at the Ontario Universities' Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Building) on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6.
- Ontario Tech University hosts Fall Convocation ceremonies on October 17Ontario Tech University will celebrate the achievements and milestones of its newest alumni at Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 17.
- Ontario Tech University celebrates major milestone at 2024 Chancellor’s ChallengeOntario Tech University is proud to announce the success of the fourth annual Chancellor’s Challenge, which raised an impressive $125,000 and engaged over 400 participants in a 5K fundraising event
