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myAC photo of David Carty at Algonquin College. Carty is a 20-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Military veteran draws college community to join a day of remembrance

Online Editor
November 25, 2022

Images of the white substance on the Stronger Together mural in Pembroke. Images provided by the Ontario Provincial Police in their press release. (credit to OPP)

Vandalism of Pembroke campus diversity mural proves ‘our work isn’t done,’ Brulé says

Madi Ivan-Feldcamp
September 09, 2022

Student peer Ana Vlajkov says The Beacon support space is a way for students to alleviate stress and pressure.

Photo: David Rotel

A Beacon of hope for students

David Rotel
April 01, 2022

Jill Reeves, a professor in the police foundations program at Algonquin College, said the police foundations program has always been progressive and forward-looking.

Photo: Liam Fox

Police foundations program emphasizes modern priorities in law enforcement

Liam Fox
March 17, 2022

An important part of projects is meeting with clients. Guerrero (bottom right) and Alves (top right) meet with project leaders at Bottleworks.

Photo: Kevin Holmes

Integrated learning helps students contribute to social sector success

Andrea Kennedy
March 02, 2022

An overhead view of the Algonquin student commons, where students can study or talk to unwind from classes.

Photo: Liam Fox

Mental health and mid-terms

Tyler Major-Mcnicol
February 20, 2022

Culinary management students display their pleasure to be back at Restaurant International.

Photo: David Rotel

Restaurant International has partially reopened

David Rotel
February 17, 2022

Korrine Affleck brushes the neck of Indigo in early autumn at Willow Creek Stables near Algonquin's Perth campus.

Photo: Carol Goddard

The fight to help Newfoundland ponies move from the brink of extinction

Carol Goddard
February 11, 2022

Patrick Smith, a professor in the professional writing program, finds teaching to black boxes that are absent of “feedback from facial expressions,” to be the hardest part of moving online – a sentiment shared by many teachers.

Photo: Aadil Naik

Teaching to black screens

Aadil Naik
February 04, 2022

Customer service, and how it is perceived, remains at the heart of the hospitality industry.

Photo: Aadil Naik

The customer is not always right.

Aadil Naik
January 29, 2022

The college says the R3 project is meant to aid in the mission of turning itself into a

Photo: Brett Thoms

What is Algonquin College doing with student data?

Brett Thoms
December 16, 2021

Ottawa residents marching in the city's downtown core for a climate strike on Sept. 24, 2021.

Photo: Brett Thoms

Algonquin College has no plans to divest from fossil fuels companies

Brett Thoms
December 16, 2021

Devyn Barrie has completed his diploma in journalism at Algonquin College and looks forward to heading to Carleton University in the fall.

Photo: Tamara Condie

College’s World Autism Awareness Day efforts celebrate neurodiversity

Tamara Condie
March 30, 2021

Jennifer Muñoz, coordinator of the personal support worker program, has been busy fielding potential student questions since Algonquin opened registration for the accelerated PSW program.

Photo: NOMO Films

Accelerated personal support worker program fully funded by province

Andrea Sternberg
March 22, 2021

Jade Pichette is determined to implement engaging programs and inclusivity in the workplace

Workshop aims to help employers create LGBTQ2+-inclusive workplaces

Cedfrei Sarmiento
March 15, 2021

The Food Cupboard operates as an emergency food source for students in financial distress, offering a three-day supply of food once per month as needed

Photo: Jessica McCabe

Food insecurity during the pandemic puts students’ health at risk

Andrea Sternberg
March 09, 2021

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