Algonquin College prides itself on its hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students, faculty, employees and industry partners and
professionals.
For acclaimed carpenter and construction manager Patrick Moore, his years learning his craft have not only led to accolades and awards but directed him back to the classroom now as an instructor at his own school. Continue reading Preserving the past, building the future
Ottawa Mission CEO Peter Tilley loves his career, but he’s very clear it’s a career and not a job. He’s had several jobs ranging from his first as
a nighttime bus washer to working in the business industry and the recruitment industry. That former office job led to a brand-new career.
“I was making good money, I had an apartment, a mustang car, and one day I received a phone call from a former client who was the operator at the food bank, and they were looking for a driver,” said Tilley. “Four days later I became a driver for the Ottawa Food Bank and three years later I was the director of operations, then executive director and was there for 14 years before the opportunity presented itself to work with The Ottawa Mission.” He’s been there ever since. Continue reading Peter Tilley: Leading with heart
Ottawa is home to many museums. For the thousands of tourists and locals who visit each year, this is a chance to learn about science,
animals, art, space and other areas of interest.
For Algonquin College students, these museums expand the classroom learning experience. Veterinary Technician students work with large animals at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum; Aircraft Maintenance Technician students work on airplanes at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum; and Applied Museum Studies students assist with collections at the Canada Science and Technology Museum campus. Continue reading Where education meets inspiration
Country music icon and Pembroke native Jason Blaine has deep community relationships. Though he lives in Nashville, Tenn., and travels
extensively for his successful music career, his heart, his family and some of his best memories are deeply connected to his hometown and to his time at Algonquin College.
“Pembroke for me will always be home,” said Blaine. “They raised me. The folks that cheered me on my whole career, who continue to this day, it’s just an area that calls to you.”
Blaine has built a successful career in country music, garnering widespread recognition. He has earned 13 nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association, including a win for 2012 Single of the Year. He has also received multiple awards from the Country Music Association of Ontario and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Continue reading Jason Blaine: A country star with a hometown heart
As the President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital, Cameron Love is committed to reshaping the future of health care to better serve the
Ottawa community. This means not just improving existing systems but reimagining health care models from the ground up and meeting 21st century expectations with 21st century ideas, technologies and values.
“We’re doing our best to drive innovation on many different fronts while we also remain committed to our core vision: that each patient should receive the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion that our staff would want for their own loved ones,” said Love. Continue reading How Cameron Love is reshaping the future of health care for our community
Angela Rintoul
PEMBROKE (May 29, 2025) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela Rintoul as the eighth dean of the
Pembroke Campus. Rintoul is a respected leader in health care and post-secondary education, bringing more than two decades of experience in health care delivery and over 10 years of academic leadership to her new role.
Rintoul has served the Pembroke Campus in progressive leadership positions, most recently as acting dean, where she demonstrated a deep commitment to student success, fiscal stewardship and community engagement. Before that, she served as academic chair of the Health and Community Studies department, leading academic quality, program innovation and financial stability in a post-pandemic environment. Continue reading Algonquin College names Angela Rintoul as Pembroke Campus dean
New Applied Research service offering brings together technology, people and process to enhance the adoption of AI.
OTTAWA, ON (May 27, 2025) – Today, Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, announced the establishment of the AI Accelerator Hub (AAH) to provide companies and community organizations with targeted service offerings to accelerate adoption of Cloud and AI technologies. The AI Accelerator Hub at Algonquin College brings together existing Applied Research programs at the institution, but layers in industry-leading cloud computing resources and training to impact productivity for local organizations. The Hub, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will augment collaborative research projects for industry and community clients across a range of disciplines.
Continue reading Algonquin College Launches AI Accelerator Hub in Collaboration with AWS Canada
OTTAWA (May 8, 2025) – Algonquin College learners worked hard at the Skills Ontario Competition 2025 this week in Toronto. Twenty-eight participants competed in a variety of categories against top college learners from all over Ontario, and we are so proud of their effort and achievements. The Algonquin College team landed on the podium nine times with 10 students coming home with medals.
OTTAWA (Wed., May 7, 2025) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce that three of its alumni are among the recipients of this year’s prestigious Forty Under 40 awards:
Jenniffer Alvarenga
Broker Owner, GoodStory (with RE/MAX Hallmark)
Small and Medium Enterprise Management (now known as Business – Management and Entrepreneurship), 2012
Business – Marketing, 2018
Dedrick Sterling
Construction Project Manager, Merakey Construction and Management
Construction Engineering Technician, 2016
Civil Engineering Technology, 2017
Joel Kowalski
VP River Operations, Wilderness Tours
Graphic Design, 2012
Continue reading Algonquin College Alumni Among Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Awardees
OTTAWA (May 6, 2025) — Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College, announced today the honorary degree recipients for
the College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies. Five distinguished leaders in their respective fields will be celebrated and recognized for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
“We are pleased to be honouring such a distinguished group who have excelled in their respective areas and made significant contributions to their individual fields,” said Brulé. “We are particularly proud this year that four of the five honorees are Algonquin College graduates, which makes this celebration even more meaningful and memorable.” Continue reading Five Honorary Degrees to be Awarded at Algonquin College Spring 2025 Convocation