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Students, alumni, employees and members of the local community gathered at George Brown Polytechnic's Waterfront Campus on August 12 and 13 for the third annual Summer Sounds at George Brown.

Tourism leaders from Canada and the Caribbean gathered at George Brown Polytechnic to explore how collaboration and shared knowledge can strengthen the sector's future.

George Brown Polytechnic President Dr. Gervan Fearon will be honoured this Emancipation Day at a special public celebration recognizing his groundbreaking legacy as the first Black president of a Canadian university.

George Brown Polytechnic brought together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry partners and community collaborators on June 25 for its annual Research, Innovation & startGBC Entrepreneurship (RISE) Showcase.

The Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation is investing $300,000 to help more young people access education, develop in-demand skills, and build pathways to meaningful employment.

George Brown Polytechnic’s second annual Legacy in the Making celebration brought together graduates, families, faculty, and staff for an evening that honoured the achievements, resilience, and impact of Black students completing their studies this year

George Brown Polytechnic’s WAVE Clinic has received a deeply personal and symbolic gift from graduating Dental Hygiene student Nathenia Bonnell—a handcrafted dream catcher that embodies resilience, protection and intergenerational strength.

Meridian Hall was filled with energy, pride, and celebration as George Brown Polytechnic marked Convocation Week from June 8–11, 2026, welcoming over 7,000 graduates across the stage during nine ceremonies held over four unforgettable days.

Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.