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April 5, 2024
Conestoga students advance to finals of national financial planning competition

Three students in Conestoga’s Financial Planning Services graduate certificate program won their semifinal round of the CIFP Case Challenge 2024...


March 20, 2024
Networking event attracts business students and industry leaders

Students and employer partners gathered at the college’s Kitchener - Doon campus on March 11 for the second annual Business...


March 1, 2024
Online learning program fosters global exchanges

This academic year, Conestoga joined an international network of virtual student exchanges, joint coursework and knowledge sharing by piloting the...


March 1, 2024
Two professors awarded grants for trips to develop international collaborations

Two Conestoga faculty members will travel to Latin America to teach, learn and collaborate thanks to a government-funded program....


January 19, 2024
School of Business named to elite global group for sustainability work

On January 17, the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, named Conestoga’s...


January 18, 2024
Conestoga professor joins international sustainability advisory council

Business professor Laura Matheson has been selected as an advisor for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher...


January 3, 2024
Academic upgrading program gives adults tools needed to achieve goals

Conestoga’s free Academic Upgrading (AU) program helps potential students meet admission requirements and develop skills to support post-secondary studies or...


December 5, 2023
Conestoga champions global sustainability on Carbon Literacy Action Day

On Monday, December 4, Conestoga’s School of Business participated in the international Carbon Literacy Action Day (CLAD) 2023 - the...


December 3, 2023
Conestoga professor wins award for presentation on ground-breaking research

A Conestoga finance professor was honoured with an award for an outstanding presentation on her CNERG-funded research on the barriers...


November 27, 2023
Conestoga places second at provincial marketing competition

Conestoga marketing students secured a second-place win at the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC), hosted by Georgian College November 16...


November 14, 2023
Conestoga hosts prospective business students for regional competition

Conestoga’s School of Business hosted some of the province’s top high school talent at the DECA Area 1 Regionals on...


October 28, 2023
Graphic Design and Public Relations students support non-profits at creative blitz

On October 19, students in Conestoga's Graphic Design advanced diploma and Public Relations degree programs participated in a day-long creative...


August 14, 2023
CISWP leads workforce training and skills project for Waterloo Region

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College is collaborating with employers and community organizations in...


August 14, 2023
Partnership with Mawashi will address safety and productivity in skilled trades

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has partnered with Mawashi Science & Technology to...


June 19, 2023
School of Business recognized with PRME award

Conestoga’s School of Business was honoured with the Excellence in Reporting - First Time Reporters award at the United Nations...


April 23, 2023
Sustainability workshop reminds students to make simple, lasting changes

Last month, a workshop on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held at the Kitchener - Doon campus and welcomed...


February 2, 2023
Conestoga welcomes Nigerian delegation

From January 23 to 25, a delegation from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the University of Lagos visited Conestoga to...


January 23, 2023
School of Business named a 2023 PRME champion

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, has selected Conestoga’s School of...


January 18, 2023
Conestoga launches carbon literacy micro-credential

Conestoga’s School of Business has launched a new carbon literacy micro-credential that will instruct learners about the impacts of climate...


January 17, 2023
CISWP research and development project leads to publication of new national standard

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College led a multi-year research and development project to...


November 17, 2022
Conestoga launches Canada’s first bachelor’s degree in Communications Management

Conestoga College has received approval from Ontario's Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer a bachelor's degree in Communications Management...


November 17, 2022
Community Venture Awards presented to Conestoga entrepreneurs

Two companies in Conestoga’s Venture Lab have been named recipients of the Equitable Life of Canada Community Venture Award. The...


November 14, 2022
School of Business celebrates Diwali with a focus on sustainability

Conestoga’s School of Business celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on October 21. The event was held at the Kitchener...


November 4, 2022
Students support non-profits during creative blitz

More than 50 students from Conestoga's Graphic Design advanced diploma and Public Relations degree programs participated in a day-long virtual...


November 2, 2022
Canadian Arab Women’s Association honours Conestoga PR student

Fourth-year Public Relations student Amina Ismail has been honoured with the Future Leader Award from the Canadian Arab Women’s Association...


October 28, 2022
Conestoga researcher presents at international disability management conference

Dr. Amin Yazdani, executive director, Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), a research institute within Conestoga’s School of...


October 27, 2022
CISWP partnership will support women in occupational health and safety

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College’s School of Business has signed a Strategic Partnership...


September 23, 2022
New micro-credential focuses on employee mental health and well-being

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) and School of Business - Continuing Education have launched an exclusive...


July 26, 2022
Partnership will address safety and productivity in skilled trades

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has partnered with Hilti Canada to support the...


June 28, 2022
Skilled trades workers invited to complete research survey

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a research survey to evaluate the occupational exposures and...


June 16, 2022
Conestoga celebrates class of 2022

More than 6,200 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s spring convocation beginning June 16. The event is a culmination...


June 3, 2022
PR students honoured with media awards

Two Conestoga students in the Bachelor of Public Relations program have won first and second place at the Emerge Media...


May 2, 2022
Conestoga entrepreneurs launch watch brand that supports mental health

Aundrea Johnson, a graduate of Conestoga’s BBA - Accounting, Audit, Information Technology program, and her business partner Sebastian Wasilik, recently...


February 7, 2022
New standard focuses on work disability management for paramedics across Canada

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga, in collaboration with CSA Group, the Centre for Research...


November 25, 2021
School of Business launches new degree program

Conestoga’s School of Business has launched a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Financial Services degree program that will welcome its first...


November 19, 2021
Conestoga grads honoured at 2021 Premier's Awards

Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri, Conestoga graduates and co-founders of Applyboard, joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished college graduates...


November 5, 2021
Research program targets the future of skilled trades

The Ontario government is investing close to $800,000 in a three-year research project at Conestoga College that will build capacity...


November 1, 2021
Conestoga entrepreneurs compete at annual pitch competition

On October 28, Conestoga graduates Urim Aliu, Stephen McCabe and Patrick Wilken, the team behind the mobile app KWKLY, finished...


November 1, 2021
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Eight Conestoga alumni are among the Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....


October 27, 2021
Graphic Design and PR students support non-profits at creative blitz

On October 21, more than 100 Conestoga students from the college's Graphic Design advanced diploma program and Public Relations degree...


October 11, 2021
New website connects businesses to Conestoga entrepreneurs

Organizations interested in hiring freelance talent can now connect with Conestoga entrepreneurs through the Gig Marketplace. The new website profiles...


October 1, 2021
Conestoga community marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Several virtual events and initiatives held across the Conestoga community marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....


September 24, 2021
Conestoga Online offers access and flexibility

Conestoga's School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning has launched Conestoga Online. This website brings together all of...


September 13, 2021
Conestoga and Intact Public Entities launch new municipal risk micro-credential

Conestoga and Intact Public Entities have partnered to offer an exclusive new micro-credential to equip learners with essential knowledge and...


July 12, 2021
Funding will address health and performance challenges in the construction industry

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has received a $360,000 grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering...


June 16, 2021
CISWP launches new work-from-home webinar series

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), hosted at Conestoga College, has launched a work-from-home (WFH) webinar series...


May 24, 2021
PR student earns top marks in virtual sales competition

Third-year Bachelor of Public Relations student Brianna Gibson finished as the highest scoring international competitor in the RNMKRS Virtual Sales...


May 13, 2021
New Canadian paramedic standard open for review

Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP), led a multi-year research and development...


April 25, 2021
Circular economy event welcomes global audience

Conestoga College was the host institution for a PRME event held April 13 on the theme of Accelerating Progress Towards...


April 18, 2021
HR students finish first in case competition

A group of Conestoga Human Resources Management graduate certificate students finished first place in a case competition hosted by the...


April 11, 2021
Conestoga students nominated for media awards

Three Conestoga students and graduates have been named finalists for the 2021 Emerge Media Awards (EMA). Sponsored by the University...


March 30, 2021
Researchers release preliminary findings of national work-from-home survey

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College has released a brief report and set of...


February 28, 2021
Students develop assistive devices for pitch competition

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) program developed assistive devices as part of...


February 9, 2021
Grant will expand research into effects of working from home

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has received research funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research...


February 4, 2021
School of Business joins global sustainability initiative

Conestoga’s School of Business has joined the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). An initiative of the United Nations Global...


January 31, 2021
Gig Lab freelancers present at showcase

Conestoga’s Gig Lab hosted a showcase in December to introduce and celebrate its fall 2020 cohort -- a group of...


December 10, 2020
Conestoga graduates help connect businesses with Canadian PPE

The demand for trusted, cost-effective personal protective equipment (PPE) resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an obstacle for...


November 15, 2020
Students support non-profits at creative blitz

Students and faculty from Conestoga's Graphic Design advanced diploma program and Public Relations degree program volunteered in a day-long creative...


November 13, 2020
National research survey addresses impairment in the workplace

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a survey to better understand how Canadian employers are...


November 11, 2020
Conestoga graduate wins pitch competition

Jolene MacDonald, a 1999 Graphic Design graduate and 2016 Conestoga Alumni of Distinction honouree, finished first place with a $5,000...


October 31, 2020
National research study will examine impact of working from home

Conestoga's Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a nationwide research study to examine the work-from-home impacts...


September 23, 2020
New partnership agreement offers dual degree opportunity

A new partnership agreement between Conestoga College and Y SCHOOLS in France provides International Business Management students at both institutions...


August 17, 2020
Applied research centre launches webinar series

Conestoga’s Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has launched a webinar series to provide an opportunity for stakeholders...


August 7, 2020
Ambulance ergonomics addressed through development of new national standard

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) has published a new Canadian Standard on Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and related Equipment...


June 9, 2020
Researcher leads development of first standard for work disability management systems

Conestoga researcher Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of Conestoga’s Canadian Institute of Safety, Wellness & Performance, led the research behind a...


June 4, 2020
Industry partnership to prepare community leaders for non-profit boards

Conestoga has partnered with Capacity Canada to deliver a Modern Board Program to help train current and potential non-profit board...


May 18, 2020
Supply chain team helps with distribution of PPE

Throughout the last month, Conestoga’s Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence has been working to support distribution of personal protective...


April 23, 2020
Graduates receive advanced standing with Supply Chain Canada

Through a new agreement between Conestoga and Supply Chain Canada, graduates of the college’s Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) -...


February 24, 2020
VARLab supports student learning and applied research

A cross-departmental collaboration recently provided marketing students with an opportunity to explore virtual and augmented reality trends and technologies through...


January 31, 2020
PR networking event will support student awards

Students in Conestoga’s Public Relations - Integrated Communications graduate certificate program will host a networking event on February 11 at...


January 27, 2020
eText program delivers benefits and savings

Since it was first piloted in 2016, Conestoga’s eText program has grown to involve more than 13,700 students spanning nearly...


January 16, 2020
New partnership connects students to professional community

A new partnership with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will provide students in several Conestoga programs with access...


January 6, 2020
Marketing student earns first place win at case competition

First-year Business Administration - Marketing (co-op) student Kara Fleiszig placed first in the fashion and retail management stream at a...


December 13, 2019
Marketing students raise nearly $20,000 for charity

Fundraising activities completed by students in Conestoga’s Business Administration - Marketing advanced diploma program have raised nearly $20,000 for local...


November 18, 2019
Supply chain research centre celebrates second anniversary

A celebration held at the John W. Tibbits campus in Waterloo on November 7 recognized the second anniversary of Conestoga’s...


November 17, 2019
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the nearly 120 Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....


November 11, 2019
Alumni of Distinction honoured at awards ceremony

Eight of Conestoga’s outstanding alumni were recognized for their contributions to their professions and their community at the college’s Alumni...


October 21, 2019
Graphic Design and PR students support non-profits during creative blitz

During a 24-hour creative blitz, students and faculty from Conestoga’s Graphic Design advanced diploma program and Public Relations degree program...


October 18, 2019
First Canadian standard for work disability prevention open for review

A proposed new national standard from the Canadian Standard Association (CSA) Group on work disability prevention management systems is now...


October 7, 2019
Conestoga researcher presents guideline for prevention of workplace injuries

On October 1, Dr. Amin Yazdani, director of the Canadian Institute of Safety, Wellness & Performance at Conestoga, announced the...


September 29, 2019
Insurance program celebrates milestone

With two Conestoga graduates successfully finishing their final Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) exams, Glenn Planert, coordinator of Conestoga’s Business...


April 30, 2019
Students honoured at Emerge Media Awards

Bachelor of Public Relations graduate Annette Hynes was named top winner in the public relations category at the Emerge Media...


April 12, 2019
Student-run PR agency provides real-world experience

Third-year students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Public Relations (PR) program welcomed the college community to the Idea Exchange at the...


April 8, 2019
Conestoga student advocates for access to education at global conference

Public Relations student Ahmed Ullah, a rights defender for the Rohingya people and youth coordinator and co-founder of the Canadian...


March 25, 2019
Top employers and co-op students honoured at awards ceremony

On March 21, Conestoga’s outstanding employer partners and co-op students were honoured at the annual Employer Recognition awards breakfast at...


March 12, 2019
Conestoga graduates receive insurance designations

The Insurance Institute of Ontario’s Conestoga Chapter held its annual convocation at Bingemans on February 25. During the ceremony, 12...


March 11, 2019
Faculty member recognized by supply chain industry

Conestoga faculty member Tracey Lopers has been included on the Supply Chain Management Association’s (SCMA) first-ever list of 100 Influential...


March 7, 2019
New partnership supports innovation and talent development

A new partnership between the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Conestoga College Institute of Technology will help bolster North...


February 4, 2019
Partnership provides students with MBA pathway

Eligible students in Conestoga’s School of Business will now have the opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration through...


January 28, 2019
MP Bardish Chagger visits Office Administration students

On January 24, the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Member of Parliament for Waterloo Region and Government House Leader, visited students in...


November 15, 2018
Insurance students receive scholarships

Conestoga Insurance - Property and Casualty students Ivy Tang and Luke Upfold were presented with $1,500 scholarships from the John...


November 12, 2018
Networking event connects students to industry

On November 7, Conestoga and CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation) hosted a networking event at the Doon campus...


November 5, 2018
Conestoga hosts first supply chain symposium

On October 25, Conestoga’s Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence (MCSCE) hosted the college’s first Supply Chain Excellence Symposium at...


October 29, 2018
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Seven Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2018 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 to mark the 25th anniversary of...


October 22, 2018
Graphic Design and PR students support non-profits during creative blitz

Students and faculty from Conestoga’s Graphic Design advanced diploma program and Public Relations degree program volunteered in a day-long creative...


October 5, 2018
Dr. Amin Yazdani recognized by the Standards Council of Canada

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has honoured Dr. Amin Yazdani, a professor in Conestoga’s School of Business, and program...


July 27, 2018
Conestoga set for growth in Brantford

On July 24, Brantford City Council approved the sale of three properties to Conestoga. The additional properties will expand Conestoga’s...


May 18, 2018
International Business Management degree student awarded EDC scholarship

Erin Ball, a third-year student in the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management degree program, has been...


April 22, 2018
PR students raise more than $7,500 for Reception House

Second year students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Public Relations program have raised more than $7,500 for Reception House Waterloo Region,...


April 12, 2018
Conestoga alumni honoured at awards ceremony

On April 11, 18 Conestoga graduates were presented with Alumni of Distinction awards at a ceremony held at the Waterloo...


March 29, 2018
Student voices highlighted at Truth and Reconciliation event

On March 23, Conestoga’s Aboriginal Services and Student Engagement teams hosted the college’s second annual Truth and Reconciliation event. Held...


March 23, 2018
Co-op employers and students honoured at celebration

To celebrate National Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Week, Conestoga’s Career Centre and Co-operative Education and Corporate Training departments hosted an...


March 23, 2018
Conestoga grads honoured for top Cambridge businesses

Businesses operated by Conestoga graduates were in the spotlight at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards held on...


March 9, 2018
Student volunteers support construction project in Guatemala

A group of Conestoga students used their winter study break to support a construction project in Guatemala. The trip was...


February 26, 2018
Conestoga co-op programs receive accreditation

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) has accredited 28 of Conestoga’s co-operative education programs. The accreditation demonstrates the...


February 20, 2018
Career development opportunity for supply chain students announced

Karmax Heavy Stamping, a Magna International company, has announced a new career development opportunity for students entering their second year...


January 29, 2018
Conestoga students finish business competition in first place

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management degree program students Karen Dobbie and Madison Tawse placed first in the...


January 3, 2018
Supply chain reunion connects graduates to industry partners

On December 6, the School of Business and Hospitality hosted the 2017 Supply Chain Reunion at Conestoga’s Doon campus. The...


December 11, 2017
Magna Centre for Supply Chain Excellence Launched

A leadership gift provided by Magna International, a leading supplier for the world’s automotive industry, is the catalyst for a...


December 7, 2017
Conestoga entrepreneurs launch social app

Conestoga graduates Grigoriy Kozyrev, Andriy Strebkov and Ali Javed have launched Oko Social - an app now available through Google...


October 31, 2017
Hospitality chair appointed to Taste Canada board

Keith Müller, chair of the School of Business and Hospitality, has been appointed vice chair of Taste Canada’s board of...


October 13, 2017
Conestoga students support annual Oktoberfest breakfast

More than 30 Conestoga culinary and hospitality students prepared pancakes and sausages for visitors at the 36th annual Oktoberfest breakfast...


October 6, 2017
Amazing 50 celebration visits Conestoga

On October 5, the Conestoga community welcomed the arrival of the Amazing 50 trailer. The unique 42-foot trailer has been...


September 26, 2017
Conestoga joins worldwide culinary education alliance

Conestoga has signed an exclusive agreement with the Institut Paul Bocuse Worldwide Alliance, the leading global network of education excellence...


November 23, 2017
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

Six Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2017 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 and presented annually, the awards honour...


August 4, 2017
Conestoga community members honoured with Canada 150 award

On August 1, MP Harold Albrecht and MPP Michael Harris honoured members of the Conestoga community during the Kitchener-Conestoga 150...


June 12, 2017
Conestoga professor to explore disclosure of mental illness in the workplace

Conestoga professor Dr. Kate Toth has received a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a research...


May 22, 2017
Conestoga named Education Partner of the Year

Conestoga was named the Career Education Council's Education Partner of the Year at its Annual Business and Education Breakfast on...


May 3, 2017
Financial Planning students deliver Junior Achievement program

On April 6, more than 40 Conestoga Business Administration - Financial Planning students volunteered their time at Clemens Mills Public...


April 24, 2017
Business student awarded national scholarship

Renee Newton, a student in the International Business Management degree program, has been awarded a $1,000 National Scholarship from the...


April 13, 2017
Insurance Institute names Conestoga grad top student in Canada

The Insurance Institute of Canada has named Olivia Pocol, a 2016 Conestoga Insurance graduate, winner of the Frank Dougan Award....


April 5, 2017
Bloom named one of Canada's best neighbourhood restaurants

Conestoga’s Bloom restaurant, a full-service licensed dining room that offers 3- and 4-course meals prepared by aspiring chefs and restaurant...


March 31, 2017
Communications conference attracts sell-out crowd

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Public Relations program put their event planning and promotional skills into practice to co-host...


March 27, 2017
Top employers and students honoured during National Co-op Week

In recognition of National Co-op Week, Conestoga’s School of Career & Academic Access, Department of Co-operative Education, and Corporate Training...


March 22, 2017
Hospitality and Culinary Arts chair delivers workshop at Institut Paul Bocuse

Keith Muller, Conestoga’s chair of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, was invited to present a workshop on Canadian wines at the...


March 20, 2017
Financial Planning students win gold and bronze at case competition

On March 4, Conestoga’s Financial Planning students finished the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning’s (CIFP) 2017 Case Challenge Competition with...


February 27, 2017
Culinary students host Rising Stars series at the Kitchener Market

Second-year Culinary Management students kicked off the Rising Stars Canapé Series on February 22 at the Kitchener Market. The series...


February 27, 2017
Conestoga students place third in national supply chain competition

Students from Conestoga's School of Business finished with a bronze win at the Supply Chain Management Association’s (SCMA) sixth annual...


February 13, 2017
Culinary students and top chefs compete for Iron Chef title

On February 9, Conestoga Culinary students teamed up with the region’s top chefs for Iron Chef Waterloo Region. More than...


February 13, 2017
Bachelor of PR students plan communications conference

Second-year students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Public Relations program are putting their event planning and promotional skills into practice as...


November 27, 2016
Marketing students capture another gold win at OCMC

A team of Marketing students continued Conestoga’s winning streak when they won gold at the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC)...


November 23, 2016
Conestoga welcomes students for provincial marketing competition

On November 24 and 25 Conestoga will welcome 250 students from 13 Ontario colleges when it hosts the 2016 Ontario...


October 29, 2016
Conestoga celebrates Fall Convocation 2016

Almost 1,650 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s Fall 2016 convocation ceremonies to be held on Saturday, October 29...


October 14, 2016
Conestoga honours outstanding graduates

Ten Conestoga graduates joined the ranks of the college’s Alumni of Distinction at a ceremony held on October 11 at...


October 10, 2016
Students support Food Bank at Oktoberfest breakfast

Conestoga’s Culinary and Hospitality students volunteered their time on Saturday, October 8 at the 35th annual Oktoberfest Family Breakfast. The...


August 22, 2016
Ontario colleges partner with McDonald's Canada

McDonald’s employees are now eligible to receive credits towards a Conestoga business diploma thanks to a new agreement between Colleges...


August 16, 2016
Conestoga grad named to CPA national honour roll

Darren Rennie, a 2014 Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology graduate, has been named by the...


August 5, 2016
Students close summer season at Bloom with organic menu

Culinary students closed the summer season at Conestoga’s Bloom restaurant on July 15 with an organic menu prepared with locally...


August 4, 2016
Conestoga grads will compete for gold in Rio

Conestoga graduates Mandy Bujold and Korey Jarvis will represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games which begin August 5...


June 10, 2016
Conestoga student wins second Skills Canada medal

Business Administration - Accounting student Christina Loder won silver for Team Ontario at the 22nd Skills Canada National Competition, held...


June 10, 2016
Funding provides free skills training for Aboriginal students

Conestoga has received funding from the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) to provide free tuition, books and peer tutoring to...


June 8, 2016
Business leader Maureen Cowan recognized at Convocation

Business and community leader Maureen Cowan, co- CEO of Princeton Holdings, was presented with an honorary Bachelor of Applied Studies...


May 27, 2016
Golf Classic raises funds for School of Business

More than $50,000 was raised at Conestoga’s 21st annual Golf Classic, held May 17 at Whistle Bear Golf Club. This...


May 2, 2016
PR students raise $30,000 for local charities

Thanks to a series of very successful fundraising events held by students in Conestoga’s Public Relations diploma and degree programs,...


April 11, 2016
Entrepreneurs pitch innovative business ideas

Renish Kamal, a participant in Conestoga’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Catalyst program, received $3,000 to support her startup business venture...


March 23, 2016
Students apply their learning through cruise adventure

A group of ten Hospitality and Tourism students took part in a unique study-at-sea opportunity during the recent Study Week....


March 16, 2016
Business students win at case competition

A team of Conestoga Business students won a bronze medal at the Lloyd Clive Memorial Student Case Competition held February...


March 11, 2016
Insurance Institute of Ontario honours Conestoga grads

The Insurance Institute of Ontario’s Conestoga Chapter held its annual convocation at Bingemans on February 25. During the ceremony 15...


March 10, 2016
Winning streak continues for Financial Planning students

Conestoga’s Financial Planning students kept a winning streak alive when they brought home the gold and bronze medals from the...


February 5, 2016
Top chefs compete for Iron Chef title

More than 250 guests sampled the flavours of Mardi Gras at Conestoga’s fifth annual Iron Chef Waterloo Region competition held...


January 29, 2016
Local food enthusiasts support Conestoga

Waterloo Region’s chapter of Les Marmitons, an international cooking club for men interested in fine food, wine and the culinary...


December 23, 2015
Students raise over $11,000 for United Way

During the Fall term, Business diploma students in the Management, Supply Chain and Purchasing programs raised over $11,000 for United...


December 8, 2015
Conestoga graduate named top insurance student in Canada

The Insurance Institute of Canada has named Conestoga Insurance graduate Caesar Martini winner of the 2015 Frank Dougan Prize. The...


December 7, 2015
Faculty member honoured by Canadian Public Relations Society

Fran Gregory, coordinator of Conestoga’s Public Relations degree program, has been inducted into the Canadian Public Relations Society’s (CPRS) College...


December 3, 2015
Marketing students win gold at provincial competition

A team of Conestoga marketing students won first place and brought home the gold medal from the Ontario Colleges’ Marketing...


November 16, 2015
Business student wins James W. Church award

Holly Walter, a graduating Business diploma student, was selected winner of the 2015 James W. Church award. The award was...


November 10, 2015
Programs reaccredited by Canadian Institute of Management

Conestoga’s Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management (IBM) and advanced diploma Business Administration - Management (BAM) programs were...


November 5, 2015
Alumni honoured at awards ceremony

A group of nine alumni, representing a variety of backgrounds and a wide range of professional fields, were presented with...


October 30, 2015
Fall Convocation 2015

More than 1400 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s Fall 2015 convocation ceremonies be held on Saturday, October 31...


September 30, 2015
PR professor-turned-intern learns from former students

Paula Barrett, a professor in Conestoga’s Public Relations program, is engaged in a real-life version of the recently released Hollywood...


June 3, 2015
Conestoga students win at national skills competition

Conestoga students Benjamin Lorantfy and Christina Loder both won medals at Canada’s 21st National Skills Competition held May 27-30 in...


March 27, 2015
Conestoga grads recognized at Insurance Institute convocation

Graduates of Conestoga’s Insurance - Property & Casualty diploma program topped the field at the 2015 convocation ceremony held by...


February 21, 2015
Partnership agreement provides new opportunities for students

A new partnership agreement between Conestoga and IT Carlow, one of Ireland’s leading institutes of technology, will provide business degree...


February 7, 2015
Business students impress at Case Competition

A team of students from Conestoga’s Business programs achieved a bronze medal finish at the 2015 Lloyd Clive Memorial Student...


February 7, 2015
Local Iron Chef competition attracts record crowds

More than 340 guests were in attendance as some of the region’s most celebrated chefs, supported by students in Conestoga’s...


January 30, 2015
Student entrepreneurs recognized

Fourteen student entrepreneurs enrolled in Conestoga’s Small Business Ventures graduate certificate program got a hand up in launching their new...


January 13, 2015
AMT Catalyst supports manufacturing startups

A new program delivered through the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Conestoga College will provide the training, support and lab space...


November 11, 2014
Provincial accounting association recognizes Conestoga degree

The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) has confirmed that Conestoga’s Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Audit and...


November 1, 2014
Students achieve Global Citizenship

Ahmed Darwish, Jacquelyn Lowry, Jessy Stark and Hailey Vezza, students from Conestoga’s International Business Management degree program, will be presented...


November 1, 2014
Business grad accepted to MBA program

Laura Barnard, a recent graduate of the International Business Management degree program (Class of 2014), has been accepted to the...


October 17, 2014
Business students excel at national and provincial competitions

Three students in Conestoga's International Business Management (IBM) degree program have recently received recognition for their academic achievements, skills and...


October 1, 2014
Conestoga joins global network

Students in Conestoga’s School of Business and Hospitality will now have the opportunity to build their experience on the world’s...


September 19, 2014
Province invests in student entrepreneurship

The Ontario government will invest $6.5 million over the next two years in entrepreneurial programs at universities and colleges across...


March 28, 2014
Students earn top honours at Financial Planning competition

A team of Conestoga business students earned a top-two finish in competition against schools from across eastern Canada in the...


March 28, 2014
New program combines social media and marketing for business success

A new program soon to be introduced at Conestoga will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to leverage today’s...


March 6, 2014
Business program internationally recognized

Conestoga announced today that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the college’s Bachelor of Business Administration...


February 28, 2014
Student ice sculptures featured at Winterloo

A team of Culinary Arts students from Conestoga can add ice carving to their resumes after competing in the first-ever...


February 7, 2014
Conestoga business students excel in national competition

A team of second and third-year students from Conestoga’s Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program achieved...


January 30, 2014
Marketing students excel at provincial competition

Conestoga students have once again achieved top honours at the annual marketing competition for Ontario colleges, ranking in the top...


December 19, 2013
Former School of Business dean recognized by CGA Ontario

Frank Mensink, retired executive dean of Conestoga’s School of Business and Hospitality, was awarded a Life Membership Award on September...


December 5, 2013
Students explore careers in insurance

Local high school students were invited to explore careers in the insurance industry at an event held at Conestoga’s Doon...


October 10, 2013
Conestoga students learn in world classroom

For an entire semester, instead of sitting in a classroom at the Doon campus in Kitchener, Conestoga student Jessy Stark...


October 10, 2013
Conestoga student tops international competition

Alexandra Villemaire, a third-year student in Conestoga’s Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program, bested students from across...


October 4, 2013
Expanding horizons through international experience

Conestoga has taken another step forward to help students and future entrepreneurs gain a competitive advantage in the working world....


September 10, 2013
Life Insurance education program to start at Conestoga in 2014

A new, two-year co-op diploma program that provides students with the skills and knowledge required for careers in Canada’s life...


April 19, 2013
Conestoga students offer winning formula for financial planning

Sticking to a budget requires discipline, focus and the ability to plan for unforeseen circumstances. For most people, this combination...


April 12, 2013
Conestoga student has winning business idea

Starting a business takes a unique idea. Add to that drive and determination, patience and a lot of uncertainty and...


March 11, 2013
Marketing student shines in international competition

After several months of competing against some of the top business students from across the globe, Conestoga's David Whelan advanced...


November 27, 2012
Students excel at provincial marketing competition

Students from Conestoga’s Business Administration - Marketing program showed off their skills at the 2012 Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition held...


December 21, 2012
Conestoga grad named 2012 Premier's Award winner for Business

Chameli Naraine, a 1983 graduate of the Business Administration - Materials Management program (now Supply Chain and Operations Management), joined...


October 23, 2012
Partners for business development and growth

Finding support for the creation of successful new business ventures will soon be easier, thanks to a new partnership between...


October 16, 2012
Advancing learning in your local community

Students in the Brantford area now have additional educational options close to home thanks to a partnership between Conestoga and...


September 18, 2012
New Study Abroad opportunities for Business Degree students

Thanks to new exchange agreements with three leading European universities, students enrolled in Conestoga’s Business degree programs will have additional...


June 19, 2012
Partners for entrepreneurship

Conestoga’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and the creation of successful new businesses to build our community has received a major...


April 9, 2012
Conestoga teams impress at local Pitch Night

Conestoga showed its entrepreneurial spirit on March 28, when five teams represented the college at a local Pitch Night competition....


April 4, 2012
Conestoga Dean Named Fellow of Ontario Hostelry Institute

Gary Hallam, executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality at Conestoga College, has been named as a Fellow...


March 23, 2012
International exchange opportunities for business degree students

Thanks to new agreements between Conestoga and three accredited universities in Eastern Europe and South America, students enrolled in business...


March 23, 2012
Supporting their local community

Jennifer Thao, student assistant for the School of Business at Conestoga’s Guelph campus, put her skills to work this past...


March 8, 2012
Accounting students excel in provincial competition

A team of four Conestoga accounting students is $2,500 richer after finishing second in the college's debut performance at the...


October 1, 2011
Culinary Classroom - Students Learn from Real Life: Pro Kitchen and Public Dining Room

Tomato Consomme with crispy goat cheese wontons; spinach and brie stuffed chicken breast; rhubarb mousse vivified with pistachio joconde and...


December 8, 2011
Business Grads Take Top Prize in Innovation Challenge

Two Conestoga grads have been awarded top prize in a competition at the Australian school where they’re working on bachelor...


September 27, 2011
Conestoga Students Featured in Oktoberfest Iron Chef Competition

On Wednesday, October 5, eight of the region’s most respected chefs will team up with future top chefs from Conestoga’s...


June 30, 2011
Conestoga to Participate in Global Program to Improve Education

Students in the Business Foundations and General Business programs at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will soon...


June 13, 2011
Partners for Food Safety: Conestoga and Region of Waterloo Public Health

Learning the basics of food safety and protecting both consumers and your business from the risk of food borne illness...


April 27, 2011
On Top of the World!

Conestoga Takes Top Spots in Global Business Strategy Competition! Simulated companies run by two teams of third-year Business Administration students...


April 7, 2011
Conestoga Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

National Co-op Week, held this year from March 21 to 25, recognizes the value and importance of co-operative education at...


March 31, 2011
Conestoga Business Degree Receives International Trade Accreditation

Graduates of Conestoga’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in International Business Management will soon be adding another credential to...


March 9, 2011
Conestoga Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Students

Thirty-four outstanding Conestoga students received recognition for their achievements at a special reception held at the college’s Doon campus on...


January 25, 2011
Start Your Career in Global Business Management

Are you looking for an exciting career in international business? Conestoga’s new one-year graduate certificate program in Global Business Management...


January 14, 2011
Program Now Accredited by Canadian Supply Chain Sector

Conestoga's Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management Program is now accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC)...


November 22, 2010
Program Receives Six Sigma Accreditation for Business Management

Beginning in 2011, graduates of Conestoga’s Business Administration program in Materials and Operations Management will have an additional credential to...


November 22, 2010
Conestoga Students Leading the Business Strategy Game

The simulated company run by a team of third-year Business Management students from Conestoga has been ranked #1 in the...


November 4, 2010
St. Clements furniture maker pitches art on a tabletop

Gerald Reinink hears it a lot. "You're just a kid," customers say when the 22-year-old owner of HD Threshing Floor...


October 25, 2010
A Lifelong Dedication To Learning

To newly mint a phrase, Frank Mensink has a lifelong dedication to learning. The 2010-11 chair of CGA Ontario's board...


October 19, 2010
bloom. at Conestoga College

New this semester, we have adopted a new name for our student run restaurant. The Conestoga Room is now bloom....


September 2, 2010
Ruling The World One Stomach at a Time

That is the goal of Conestoga’s Wallace Wong, a Culinary Arts student who recently took home a gold medal at...


July 27, 2010
Langdon Hall Dinner Raises Over $3000 For Scholarships

For Conestoga students enrolled in culinary and hospitality programs, an opportunity to work with some of the best in...


June 2, 2010
Ontario Institute of PMAC Donates $15,000 to Endow Conestoga Award

There is a newly endowed award fund at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning because of a $15,000...


May 25, 2010
Smart Start - Get Your School Year Off to a Great Start

Let us introduce you to Smart Start, a free transition program running this summer at Doon Campus for all pre-entry...


May 25, 2010
Conestoga Students Win 18 Ontario, 3 Canada Skills Medals

At the 21st annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on May 17-18, Conestoga College enjoyed outstanding success...


May 6, 2010
22nd Annual School of Business & Hospitality Awards Gala

On April 14th, over $70,000 in awards and scholarships were presented to students in the School of Business and Hospitality...


April 1, 2010
Co-op Education Excellence Recognized by Conestoga

March 22-26 was National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities, and...


February 25, 2010
Kandy Kabobs for Charity

Members from the IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) Student Chapter used Valentine's Day to raise money for a local...


January 7, 2010
Restaurant a smoking success

One man’s passion for southern-style barbecue, and a few of his daughters’ college projects, has resulted in a succulent...


November 25, 2009
Conestoga Wins Team Gold, Individual Awards at Ontario Marketing Competition

A team of 14 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from Mohawk...


November 6, 2009
Conestoga Students Winners at International Competition

The Association of Operations Management (APICS) conference is held each year for professionals, students and teachers to network and learn...


October 30, 2009
How Do Students Study?

Two Conestoga researchers are asking this question to students in the School of Business & Hospitality who have completed at...


June 10, 2009
Conestoga Grad Named to OCAA Hall of Fame

Former Conestoga fastball pitcher and current fastball coach, Fawn Day has been named to the OCAA Sports Hall of Fame....


June 9, 2009
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students and Faculty

As part of the 41st Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 10-11, President...


May 6, 2009
Conestoga Students Win 19 Ontario Skills Medals

At the 20th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on May 4-5, Conestoga College enjoyed outstanding success...


April 24, 2009
Business Degree Receives Management Accreditation

Conestoga's International Business Management degree has become the first institution in Canada to receive accreditation at the applied degree...


March 31, 2009
Conestoga Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 23-27 was National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities,...


March 20, 2009
Leading Toronto Software Firm Aids Health Administration Program

P&P Data Systems of Toronto is a leader in software systems and services for the health care field, aiding...


January 26, 2009
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Nineteen students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $21,000 in entrance and academic...


January 20, 2009
Conestoga Student Takes Top Spot in University/College Competition

A student from Conestoga was one of three winners of $1,000 as part of the iGNITION $1K Pitch Competition...


January 5, 2009
Disaster Relief Plan Could Net Free College Tuition

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. A raging forest fire wipes out three towns in the British...


November 21, 2008
Conestoga Marketing Team Wins Gold at Ontario College Competition

A team of 15 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from...


November 20, 2008
Conestoga Open House to Showcase Programs, Services

In terms of enrolment, program numbers and program variety, Conestoga College has experienced tremendous growth in the past five years....


October 29, 2008
Conestoga Fall Convocation on November 1

The fall ceremony of the 40th Convocation of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will take place on...


October 27, 2008
New Retail Operations Management Program Will Address Industry's Needs

A survey prepared in 2006 by the Retail Council of Canada and Monster Solutions stated that the number one challenge...


October 2, 2008
Marketing Students Ready for Competition

Conestoga's outstanding marketing program is looking to continue its domination of the Ontario College's Marketing Competition (OCMC). Year after...


September 24, 2008
Conestoga College Enrolment Rises Significantly for Fall 2008

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 7,540 as of September 2008, according to the Office...


September 10, 2008
Conestoga, Michigan University Sign Transfer Agreement

On September 9 in Kitchener, senior officials of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Davenport University...


May 22, 2008
College Education a Blue-Chip Investment, Study Finds

Ottawa, May 20, 2008 - How does a sure-fire 15 per cent return on investment sound? Too good to be...


March 12, 2008
Conestoga College Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 17-21 is National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada’s colleges and universities, and...


January 4, 2008
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $25,000 in entrance and academic achievement...


December 3, 2007
Food System Roundtable Brings "Local" To The Table

If some unforeseen disruption in our food supply chain were to come about, would we have a local food...


November 23, 2007
Conestoga Marketing Team Wins Bronze Medal at Ontario College Competition

A team of 15 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from...


October 26, 2007
Culinary Student Wins Ontario Mushroom Competition!

Congratulations to Laura Kallay and her team who won the MAKE IT WITH MUSHROOMS - Student Chef Challenge. Laura,...


October 17, 2007
Oktoberfest Breakfast

Culinary and Hospitality students volunteered their time to cook at the annual Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast in downtown Waterloo. The free...


June 21, 2007
Mike Magda - Conestoga's Winning Chef

Mike Magda earned a Conestoga diploma from the Food and Beverage Management program in 2001. He returned to Conestoga as...


May 2, 2007
Top Marks Go to Students Who Helped Woolwich CAER Group

April 26, 2007 News Release from Woolwich CAER Elmira, Ontario - Woolwich CAER [Community Awareness and Emergency Response] Group member...


April 2, 2007
Conestoga Student Wins National Award from Professional Association

Cristina Car of Waterloo, a third-year student in the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga...


March 15, 2007
Conestoga College Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 19-23 is National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada’s colleges and universities, and...


December 15, 2006
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of a total of $24,000 in entrance and academic...


November 2, 2006
The Conestoga Room reopens in new location

The Conestoga Room is now open in the new Waterloo Campus at 108 University Avenue, East . Operated by...


November 2, 2006
Model office trains model students

By ERIC MURPHY Nov. 2, 2006 The office administration skills lab at Conestoga College is the only one of...


October 24, 2006
Business Students Win Scholarships to International Conference

Three students from the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga College will be in Orlando, Florida...


June 16, 2006
Convocation 2006

Smiles were the order of the day as more than 3,000 Conestoga graduates had the opportunity to walk across...


June 14, 2006
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students, Alumni, Faculty

As part of the 38th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 14-15, President...


April 18, 2006
Five Outstanding Conestoga Co-op Students Recognized

For their efforts and achievements during the co-op employment portions of their 2004-2005 academic year, five outstanding Conestoga College students...


February 13, 2006
Conestoga to Hold Open Houses Regarding Degree Programs

Conestoga College will hold two free evening community open houses to provide information to interested parents, prospective students and community...


January 10, 2006
$1,000,000 Challenge Gift from Hallman Foundation Launches Waterloo Project

A challenge gift of one million dollars from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation will allow Conestoga College to move forward...


November 24, 2004
Conestoga Marketing Students Strike Gold at Provincial Event

A team of 14 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from Georgian...


November 18, 2004
M&M Donates to Conestoga Hospitality Programs

Mac Voisin is a great local business success story and a friend of Conestoga. His connection with the Conestoga College...


October 28, 2004
Conestoga Graphics Student Wins Prestigious International Poster Contest

TMichael Blain of Waterloo, a third-year student in the Graphic Design program of Conestoga College, has been chosen international grand...


October 19, 2004
Conestoga College Enrollment Increases for Fall 2004

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 6,130 as of September 2004. This marks an increase of...


October 14, 2004
Business Students Win Scholarships to International Conference

Three students from the Business Administration - Operations and Materials Management program of Conestoga College are in San Diego this...


September 30, 2004
RBC Foundation Donates $20,000 to Conestoga

With its recent implementation of intensive, applied skills degree programs, Conestoga College is moving in a new direction, providing advanced...


June 7, 2004
36th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 16 - 17

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College’s 36th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June...


June 3, 2004
Conestoga Shares in National Award for Excellence

As an active partner in the OntarioLearn.com consortium, Conestoga College shares the honours with 21 other Ontario colleges as winner...


May 31, 2004
Conestoga College, University of Windsor Sign Landmark Agreement

Kitchener, May 31 - This afternoon John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and Mitch...


February 12, 2004
Gift of $100,000 Boosts New Degree Programs at Conestoga

Conestoga College has received a gift of $100,000, which will be used to further the College's mandate to provide high-level...


March 12, 2003
Conestoga Reception, Awards Mark Co-op Week

March 17-21 is National Co-operative Education Week, a time set aside by Canadian colleges and universities which provide co-op...


November 15, 2002
Materials Management Grads Take National Honour

Two recent graduates of the Business Administration - Materials Management program of Conestoga College have won a national honour...


November 6, 2002
Materials Management Student Earns International Association Honour

Mary Ann Groothuis, a third-year student in the Business Administration - Materials Management program, is this year's winner of...


November 21, 2001
Conestoga Students Share Local Purchasing Association Honour

Two third-year students in the Business Administration - Materials Management program at Conestoga College in Kitchener are co-winners of a...


November 19, 2001
Conestoga Marketing Team Takes Silver in Provincial Competition

The annual Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC) is a showcase for the best and brightest marketing students from the province’s...