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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
- Davidson lifts Ridgebacks past Carleton with overtime winnerThe Ontario Tech women's hockey team picked up a hard-fought 2–1 overtime victory over the Carleton Ravens on Saturday afternoon, earning the extra point in a tightly contested matchup at the Ice House.
- Back-and-forth battle ends in narrow loss for RidgebacksThe Ontario Tech men's hockey team came up just short on Saturday afternoon, falling 4–3 to the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the Campus Ice Centre.
- Ridgebacks secure Seniors Night winThe Ontario Tech women's basketball team closed out its home schedule on a high note Saturday night, pulling away late to defeat the Nipissing Lakers 70–63.
- Ridgebacks roll past Laurentian with strong first halfThe Ontario Tech men's basketball team picked up a wire-to-wire win on Friday night, defeating the Laurentian Voyageurs 64–49 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre.
