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Stay informed about the latest developments in George Brown Polytechnic’s partnership and collaboration initiatives. This page features news stories, announcements, and updates that showcase how the college works with industry, community organizations, government, and educational partners to create meaningful opportunities and drive innovation.

Explore the stories below to learn about new partnerships, collaborative projects, and the impact these relationships have on students, employers, and the broader community.

News and Announcements

Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown Polytechnic, reflects on why we are honouring William Peyton Hubbard by naming our Chef School atrium after him, and reaffirming our commitment to equity, inclusion, and the values that shape our community.

Hubbard’s connection to the Chef School reflects George Brown’s broader legacy of embedding equity, innovation, and public purpose into its academic and community spaces.

Chef School students worked with the City of Toronto’s Long-Term Care Dietetic Services department to create healthy and sustainable meals for long-term care residents.

Geoff Smith, Executive Chair of EllisDon’s Board of Directors and the former President and CEO, will be installed as the third chancellor of George Brown College during a convocation ceremony on Monday, June 9, 2025.

A week-long celebration is underway as George Brown College celebrates its Class of 2025 at convocation ceremonies taking place from June 9 to 13 at Meridian Hall.

Nadine is the CEO of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network and a faculty member in the Child and Youth Care program.

This week, we are kicking off Black Futures Month — a time for us to recognize and celebrate the incredible work and achievements of Black communities, including those here at George Brown College.

This is the ninth straight year we have made the Greater Toronto's Top Employers list! Find out why we were selected.

Minister Nolan Quinn visited the college for a two-hour tour that included a site visit at Limberlost Place, our mass-timber building opening in 2025, and our health sciences and hospitality and culinary arts learning environments.

We highlighted George Brown’s role as a climate change solutions leader through academic programming, partnerships and capital projects such as our mass-timber building, Limberlost Place.

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.