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A night at the ballpark brings Georgian alumni together

It was a night of baseball, connection and plenty of Grizzly spirit as Georgian alumni, students, employees, retirees and friends came together for University and College Night with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Nursing Class of 1976 celebrates 50 years of friendship and impact

Fifty years after graduating from Georgian College’s Nursing program, members of the Class of 1976 returned to the Barrie Campus to reconnect, reminisce and celebrate an incredible milestone. For some, it was the first time they had seen one another in half a century. Organized by Class of 1976 alumna […]

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Georgian celebrates changemakers, partners and leaders at 2026 Awards of Distinction

Georgian College celebrated an inspiring group of partners, alumni and employees at its 2026 Awards of Distinction.

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Georgian College connects with industry and alumni at builders’ association event

Georgian College recently participated in the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association’s (SCHBA) annual dinner, an evening that brought together industry leaders in the residential home-building sector.

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Georgian College graduate Solomon King honoured with Premier’s Award

Georgian College graduate Solomon King (class of 2018) has been honoured with a 2025 Premier’s Award for Cultural and Creative Achievement.

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Record-setting Georgian College charity event raises $570,033 to help students flourish

Georgian’s 2025 Flourish Gala brought together alumni, donors and community partners in support of student success. Co-chaired by proud Georgian grads, the event celebrated the power of giving and connection to help students thrive.

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News release: Second cohort of Georgian students awarded prestigious Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Georgian College is proud to welcome its second cohort of Schulich Builders Scholarship recipients. Ten students across multiple campuses have been awarded up to $40,000 each to pursue studies in the skilled trades—supporting the next generation of trades professionals and helping strengthen Canada’s workforce.

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Fundraising and Resource Development alumna empowering immigrant and refugee women

For Zein Dhanidina, the experience of immigrant and refugee women coming to Canada is something she holds close to her heart.

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Academic and Career Preparation empowers nursing grad with renewed confidence

Nancy Dewar’s college journey wasn’t easy, but in spite of health challenges, academic obstacles and career path changes, she crossed the stage at Georgian’s convocation with her Practical Nursing diploma in hand.

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Alumna supports awards program for female students with donations and mentorship

To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and 10 years of empowering women through Georgian’s WOMEN’S inTUITION awards and scholarships program, Maria Artuso (class of 2001), talked with us about the impact female students and alumni can have in the workplace.

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Interior Decorating alumna paying it forward for small businesses following in her footsteps

When Markie Tuckett, an alumna of Georgian’s Interior Decorating diploma program (class of 2013), left her job as principal designer at a kitchen and bath design company to start her own business, she did so without capital, credit, clients or contacts.

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From learner to leader – an alumna’s commitment to veterinary outreach

Kristina Burns has built a career driven by a passion for science, animals and a dedication to the human-animal bond that continues to inspire her work. Now the associate dean of Health, Wellness and Sciences at Georgian, Kristina reflects fondly on her student years in the program.