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 (OC) Theatre in Kelowna, marking the theatre group’s fifteenth anniversary season.The production features seven Okanagan College (OC) students and includes Â黨´«Ă˝alumni and employees, while the show’s poster was designed by Levi Bolstridge, a second-year Writing and Publishing student at OC. 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 (OC) 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 OC.This donation will be used to support women and families recovering from domestic violence through Enactus OC’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 Â黨´«Ă˝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 Â黨´«Ă˝As 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 Â黨´«Ă˝, and Science and Technology move to a shared portfolioIn the coming months, Â黨´«Ă˝will br...
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Okanagan College welcomes community to 2026 Open House events
March 2, 2026
For many future students, choosing a post-secondary pathway begins with a visit. Okanagan College is inviting future students, families and career changers to take that first step at its 2026 Open House events this spring. Open House events offer guided tours of classrooms, labs, skilled trades shops and student spaces, along with opportunities to meet instructors, advisors and current students. Visitors can explore more than 130 programs and learn about flexible pathways, including upgrading and part-time study options.Event s...
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Red Seal electrician returns to Okanagan College as keynote speaker for women in trades leadership series
March 2, 2026
When Kira Watton first stepped onto a job site, she noticed something right away — she was often the only woman there.Today, the Okanagan College alumna is a Red Seal electrician working on a major project in East Kelowna. Her path into the skilled trades began with uncertainty and grew through determination, mentorship and the support of programs designed to open doors for women.“When I first considered a career in the skilled trades, I didn’t see many women on job sites,” said Watton. “Â黨´«Ă˝ that connect women with mentors and ...
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Hall Family Foundation makes historic $10-million donation to Okanagan College
February 23, 2026
A local family with a long and successful history of entrepreneurship is investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs, through a $10-million donation to Â黨´«Ă˝The Hall Family Foundation has announced a transformational financial gift, the largest in OC’s history and the largest ever made to a public college in British Columbia. This extraordinary contribution establishes the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Â黨´«Ă˝ Ed Hall was the co-founder of Canadia...
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Okanagan College announced as title sponsor for Touchdown Kelowna
February 23, 2026
Okanagan College is pleased to share the following news release issued today by the BC Lions: The BC Lions and City of Kelowna are excited to announce Okanagan College as the presenting sponsor of Touchdown Kelowna at the Apple Bowl on Saturday, June 27 and Saturday, July 4. As part of the exciting partnership, the Lions will call the campus home between our week four and week five games against the Calgary Stampeders and Edmonton Elks. “We’re incredibly proud that Okanagan College is the presenting sponsor for BC Lio...
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Camp Â黨´«Ă˝serves up summer fun and learning across the Okanagan
February 23, 2026
Camp Â黨´«Ă˝is back for another summer of learning and fun with creative, hands-on and high-energy camps at Okanagan College campuses across the region. Designed for children and youth in grades 1–12, Camp Â黨´«Ă˝offers week-long day camps and high school credit programs in a safe, supportive environment that families have come to trust.Running from July through August at Okanagan College campuses in Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm, Camp Â黨´«Ă˝invites young learners to explore a wide range of interests — from coding to cooking, paint...
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