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Niagara College launches unique Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs

As Canada strengthens its defence readiness and technological innovation, new programs at Niagara College will give students hands-on experience building drones, instrument payloads, and autonomous systems, preparing them for sought-after careers in defence, security, aerospace, and emerging technologies. “As autonomous systems including drones play an increasingly important role across industries, Niagara College’s new Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs respond to Canada’s need for skilled innovators,” said Duane Bender, Dean of NC’s School of Media, Trades...

Niagara College enhances clean energy training with provincial investment

As demand for skilled clean-energy professionals grows, Niagara College and the Province of Ontario are investing in the training tools needed to prepare tomorrow’s workforce. New, leading-edge instructional equipment has arrived at the Welland Campus, enhancing learning for students in the two-year Renewable Energies Technician program. The equipment was made possible through a provincial investment from the College Equipment and Renewal Fund (CERF) of $300,000 matched by the college’s contribution of $312,084, for a total...

Canadian Geographic publishes work by NC Photography student

For up-and-coming photographer William Mitchell, patience is part of the craft. One morning in the woods, the Niagara College Photography student from St. Catharines captured the elusive silver fox; an extraordinary image that was selected to be featured in Canadian Geographic magazine. “The silver fox is a very beautiful animal and one I’ve been interested in photographing for a number of years,” said Mitchell, an aspiring wildlife photographer in his second year at the College....

Haj-Ahmad Family Foundation supports health education at Niagara College with $500,000 gift

A generous Niagara family is supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals through a transformational gift to Niagara College’s Together campaign. The Haj-Ahmad Family Foundation is donating $500,000 towards the College’s new Healthcare Education building – a 75,000 sq. ft. project at the Welland Campus that will significantly expand teaching, learning and patient care spaces. Once open in 2027, it will support enrollment growth in key health programs whose professions face significant and chronic workforce...