Niagara College, also known as Niagara College Canada, stands as a public College of Applied …
Niagara College, also known as Niagara College Canada, stands as a public College of Applied Arts and Technology situated in Southern Ontario, Canada. Its operations span across three campuses in Ontario: Welland Campus, Daniel J. Patterson Campus/Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus, and Toronto School of Management Partnership Campus. The college also extends its reach internationally with campuses in Saudi Arabia and China, discontinuing its Maid of the Mist Campus in Niagara Falls in 2018.
With a student body totaling 12,500, including 4,000 international students, Niagara College provides approximately 100 post-secondary diploma, baccalaureate degree, and advanced level programs. The college traces its roots back to the establishment of its Welland Campus in 1967. Over time, it has expanded its facilities, introduced innovative programs, and developed the Canadian Food and Wine Institute, featuring the Niagara College Teaching Winery and Teaching Brewery.
Niagara College currently maintains four active campuses: Welland, Daniel J. Patterson (Niagara-on-the-Lake), Toronto School of Management Partnership, and Taif. The college decided to close its Maid of the Mist Campus in Niagara Falls in 2018. It actively participates in athletics, hosting various varsity sports and intramural league programs.
The college actively engages in university transfers, collaborating with institutions such as Brock University, Niagara University, Sanda University, and the University of Santo Tomas. Operating the radio station CRNC, recognized as The Heat, Niagara College is also a member of Project Hero, offering scholarships for the families of fallen Canadian Forces members.
Among its notable alumni are photographer Edward Burtynsky, politician Shirley Coppen, sportscaster Dan Dunleavy, and television personality Priyanka. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) local 242 represents full-time faculty at Niagara College. The "See also" section provides additional information related to Canadian government scientific research organizations, industrial research and development organizations, and higher education in Ontario.
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