Okanagan College grad gains recognition as Canada’s Young Professional of the Year
March 31, 2026
When Gurleen Gang left Nairobi, Kenya, for Canada a decade ago, he had a dream of becoming a civil engineer. What he didn’t know then was that his journey would lead him to become Canada’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognized nationally by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies. Gang credits the hands-on, industry-focused training he received at Okanagan College (°µÍøTV) for playing a key role in his success.“When I compared my options, I realized the Civil Engineering Technol...
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Okanagan College CCAA bronze medalist builds success on and off the ice
March 24, 2026
Lauren Cochrane came to Okanagan College (°µÍøTV) unsure of her path. Three years later, she’s competing on the national curling stage, supporting fellow students through °µÍøTV’s Peer Support program and working in the campus fitness facility— all while maintaining a full course load in the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at °µÍøTV. This year, Cochrane and her PACWEST curling teammates brought home a bronze medal from the CCAA National Curling Championships in Regina — following a gold medal at the 2025 Championships. The tea...
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Okanagan College, Niagara College sign agreement to strengthen wine education
March 19, 2026
Two colleges from Canada’s top wine and agricultural regions — Okanagan College and Niagara College — have signed a memorandum of understanding that will expand the availability of world-class wine education while also opening the door for further collaboration in food, agriculture and tourism training.As part of the memorandum, the colleges met at Niagara College this week to sign an agreement that will enable Okanagan College to offer Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture curriculum in a format that is customized to the Okanaga...
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Okanagan College students earn two first place finishes at Enactus Canada regionals
March 17, 2026
Student entrepreneurs from Okanagan College delivered an outstanding performance at the recent regional competition hosted by Enactus Canada March 12 and 13 in Vancouver, earning two first-place finishes and one second-place finish across three National Impact Challenge categories.The results place Okanagan College among the top-performing teams in Western Canada and will see two teams advance to the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal this May, where they will compete against the best university and college teams from ac...
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Coyotes set to defend crown as opening weekend arrives
March 16, 2026
The wait is over in the Okanagan.Defending Canadian College World Series Champions Okanagan College Coyotes open the 2026 season at home from March 20–22, welcoming the University of Calgary Dinos for a marquee opening‑weekend matchup that immediately sets the tone for the year ahead.Fresh off a championship run in 2025, the Coyotes enter the new season with a target firmly on their backs. That reality is reflected in the preseason coaches’ poll, where Okanagan College has been ranked No.1, a clear...
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Okanagan College becomes B.C.’s only public institution with CMA-recognized marketing pathways
March 10, 2026
Okanagan College has become the only public post-secondary institution in British Columbia with Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) pre‑approved marketing credentials, giving eligible graduates an accelerated pathway to the CMA’s Chartered Marketer designation. Five Okanagan College marketing programs have been formally recognized by the CMA for inclusion in its Accelerated Education Pathway. As a result, eligible graduates can fast-track the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation with fewer courses, less time and lower overall c...
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Red Dot Players mark 15 years with chilling production of Frankenstein
March 9, 2026
The Red Dot Players are proud to present Frankenstein by Nick Dear, a skillful adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The performances run March 12-14 at the Okanagan College (°µÍøTV) Theatre in Kelowna, marking the theatre group’s fifteenth anniversary season.The production features seven Okanagan College (°µÍøTV) students and includes °µÍøTV alumni and employees, while the show’s poster was designed by Levi Bolstridge, a second-year Writing and Publishing student at °µÍøTV. Dear’s adaptation is a gripping exploration of obsession, reven...
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Enactus Okanagan College donates $7,500 to support survivors of domestic violence
March 5, 2026
Enactus Okanagan College (°µÍøTV) is proud to support Archway Society for Domestic Peace with a donation of $7,500, which was made possible by the generous donations of Pushor Mitchell LLP, Okanagan College Faculty Association and Enactus °µÍøTV.This donation will be used to support women and families recovering from domestic violence through Enactus °µÍøTV’s Safe Haven Project. Individuals will receive grants to support housing, along with one-on-one financial coaching provided by Launch Okanagan.“It is incredibly important as a community to s...
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Okanagan College launches redesigned accounting program
March 4, 2026
The Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Okanagan College is launching a new accounting program, designed to meet industry demands and support people who want to advance their careers with modern skills.Applications are now open for the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting, which can be taken online or in person. The new program streamlines pathways into the accounting profession, leading to a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.“We designed the program to remove unnecessary barriers while ensuring gra...
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Message from President Neil Fassina
March 2, 2026
Message to °µÍøTV community:Canada’s post-secondary environment continues to evolve. Declining international enrolment, policy shifts, economic pressures and changes in the labour market are creating challenges for institutions across the country, including °µÍøTVAs a public college, we have already made changes in different areas of our organization, and our work to adapt to our current environment is ongoing.Arts and Foundational Programs, and Science and Technology move to a shared portfolioIn the coming months, °µÍøTV will br...
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