Niagara College mourns the loss of former President Jacqueline P. Robarts
November 12, 2025
Niagara College is mourning the loss if its third President, Jacqueline P. Robarts, who passed away November 9. Robarts was a pioneer in Ontario’s postsecondary sector when she was appointed Niagara College President in 1978, becoming the first woman to lead a college in Ontario — a distinction she held until 1988. She served as NC president until 1990. Born in Windsor, ON in 1929, Robarts graduated from the Hamilton Civic Hospitals School of Nursing...
Winter safety and severe weather closures
November 11, 2025
As we approach the winter season in Niagara, students, employees, and visitors are reminded to use extra care and caution when travelling to, from and on our campuses during winter weather conditions. Winter safety tips: Year round, drivers are asked to follow posted speed limits on campus roadways, being mindful of high pedestrian foot traffic. Always stay alert and obey the traffic signs. It’s also recommended to download a weather app on your mobile device and enable push-notifications to...
Haj-Ahmad Family Foundation supports health education at Niagara College with $500,000 gift
November 3, 2025
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...
Niagara College to welcome alumni back to campus for ReuKnighted ’25
November 3, 2025
ReuKnighted will return to Niagara College’s Welland Campus on Saturday, November 15 bringing together alumni, families, friends, and the NC community for an afternoon of connection and college pride. Since its debut in 2019, ReuKnighted has become a cherished Niagara College tradition, uniting graduates from across generations to celebrate their shared NC experience. Hosted by Alumni Relations, in partnership with Athletics and Student Engagement, the event offers a mix of social and athletic events and...
Explore Niagara College’s innovative programs at Fall Open House Nov. 8
October 30, 2025
Niagara College will open its doors to prospective students and their families as they explore everything the College has to offer at NC’s Fall Open House on Saturday, November 8. Taking place at both the Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this highly anticipated event invites guests to explore Niagara College’s vibrant, career-focused programs and student services, tour state-of-the-art labs, studios, and facilities while connecting directly...
