https://www.okanagancollege.ca/ en https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/community-helps-okanagan-college-cross-14m-finish-line-for-recreation-and-wellness-centre For decades, Okanagan College’s (OC) Kelowna campus has been missing one of its most important classrooms: there was no gymnasium. No space for intramural leagues or tournaments. Tuesday, July 28, 2026 - 13:40 Community helps Okanagan College cross $14M finish line for Recreation and Wellness Centre https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/community-helps-okanagan-college-cross-14m-finish-line-for-recreation-and-wellness-centre https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-students-beverage-recipe-earns-stamp-of-approval-by-local-beverage-maker-0 Nadia Alves had never considered the science behind beverage formulation before she walked into the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at the Penticton Campus of Okanagan College last s Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 08:41 Okanagan College student’s beverage recipe earns stamp of approval by local beverage maker https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-students-beverage-recipe-earns-stamp-of-approval-by-local-beverage-maker-0 https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-researchers-awarded-national-grant-to-study-impact-of-arts-education A new project led by Okanagan College researcher Dr. Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 14:46 Okanagan College researchers awarded national grant to study impact of arts education https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-researchers-awarded-national-grant-to-study-impact-of-arts-education https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/more-than-two-dozen-okanagan-college-programs-eligible-for-strongerbc-future-skills-grant When Omar Algiasena enrolled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) studies through InspirED Continuing Studies and Corporate Training at Okanagan College, he was looking to take his interest in d Monday, July 20, 2026 - 14:52 More than two dozen Okanagan College programs eligible for StrongerBC future skills grant https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/more-than-two-dozen-okanagan-college-programs-eligible-for-strongerbc-future-skills-grant https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/where-food-and-music-meet-unesco-designation-creates-opportunities-to-showcase-the-okanagan-0 Great food and great music have a way of bringing people together – so it only makes sense for the two Canadian cities that hold UNESCO designations in gastronomy and music to strik Monday, July 20, 2026 - 13:59 Where food and music meet: UNESCO designation creates opportunities to showcase the Okanagan on a national stage https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/where-food-and-music-meet-unesco-designation-creates-opportunities-to-showcase-the-okanagan-0 https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-student-finds-her-voice-through-visual-art Mariah Matthews didn't set out to become a visual artist. Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 11:08 Okanagan College student finds her voice through visual art https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-student-finds-her-voice-through-visual-art https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-becomes-the-first-bc-post-secondary-institution-certified-for-b-pressure For Okanagan College alum Jimmy Appel, and other journeyperson welders and welding apprentices in B.C. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 - 11:03 Okanagan College becomes the first B.C. post-secondary institution certified for B-Pressure welder testing https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-becomes-the-first-bc-post-secondary-institution-certified-for-b-pressure https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/new-health-care-training-programs-at-okanagan-college-to-strengthen-bcs-laboratory-workforce The Province of B.C. Monday, July 13, 2026 - 08:40 New health care training programs at Okanagan College to strengthen B.C.'s laboratory workforce https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/new-health-care-training-programs-at-okanagan-college-to-strengthen-bcs-laboratory-workforce https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-alumna-aims-for-a-career-at-the-intersection-of-sport-and-health-care Morgan Taylor has known since she was a little girl that she was meant to help people — she just needed to figure out e Thursday, July 9, 2026 - 08:00 Okanagan College alumna aims for a career at the intersection of sport and health care https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-alumna-aims-for-a-career-at-the-intersection-of-sport-and-health-care https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/outdoor-learning-space-takes-root-at-north-glenmore-elementary-in-partnership-with-okanagan It started with a patch of unused school ground and an idea. Monday, July 6, 2026 - 12:15 Outdoor learning space takes root at North Glenmore Elementary in partnership with Okanagan College https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/outdoor-learning-space-takes-root-at-north-glenmore-elementary-in-partnership-with-okanagan https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-alumna-named-bchl-athletic-therapist-of-the-year Whether she is working on the ice or on the field, Cassidy Findlay is at the top of her game. Friday, June 26, 2026 - 14:13 Okanagan College alumna named BCHL Athletic Therapist of the Year https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-alumna-named-bchl-athletic-therapist-of-the-year https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-carpentry-students-bring-their-skills-to-the-shuswap-community Okanagan College (OC) Carpenter Foundation students are no strangers to rolling up their sleeves and getting to work beyond the shop floor. Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 15:09 Okanagan College carpentry students bring their skills to the Shuswap community https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-carpentry-students-bring-their-skills-to-the-shuswap-community https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-student-pours-her-heart-out-and-into-her-work In the quiet privacy of her home studio, student-artist Julia Harley is building a body of work that is heartfelt, visceral and uncomfortably magnetic. Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 08:22 Okanagan College student pours her heart out and into her work https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-student-pours-her-heart-out-and-into-her-work https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-expands-computer-information-systems-degree-with-new-options-to-address Okanagan College is expanding its Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) degree with three new options beginning in September 2026: Cybersecurity, Data Engineering and Artificial Intellige Monday, June 15, 2026 - 11:57 Okanagan College expands computer information systems degree with new options to address demand for tech talent https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-expands-computer-information-systems-degree-with-new-options-to-address https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/expanding-skilled-trades-training-in-the-okanagan Okanagan College will receive 256 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy commitment to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026-27. The Provincial Government made the announcement today in Kelowna at an event featuring Okanagan College student Emily Frick, who spoke of her experience in the skilled trades. Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 14:54 Expanding skilled-trades training in the Okanagan https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/expanding-skilled-trades-training-in-the-okanagan https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/rotary-clubs-help-students-thrive-with-a-100000-gift-to-the-recreation-and-wellness-centre-at Hundreds of golfers, whisky enthusiasts, sponsors and volunteers are helping students across Okanagan College have greater opportunities to thrive in a healthier, more connected campus community. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 12:42 Rotary Clubs help students thrive with a $100,000 gift to the Recreation and Wellness Centre at Okanagan College https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/rotary-clubs-help-students-thrive-with-a-100000-gift-to-the-recreation-and-wellness-centre-at https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-standout-student-achievement-at-2026-skills-canada-national Not only do Okanagan College students Emily Frick and Vladyslav Usach have promising careers ahead of them working in the skilled trades, but they will also forever be linked as two of the to Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 09:43 Okanagan College celebrates standout student achievement at 2026 Skills Canada National Competition https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-standout-student-achievement-at-2026-skills-canada-national https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-graduates-across-four-campuses-in-spring-convocation More than 800 students from across the Okanagan and beyond are crossing the stage this week as Okanagan College (OC) marks Spring Convocation and Commencement ceremonies at all four of its campuses Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 12:27 Okanagan College celebrates graduates across four campuses in spring convocation https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-graduates-across-four-campuses-in-spring-convocation https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-animation-students-help-brand-the-bc-summer-games The Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games is shaped by volunteers, and Okanagan College students are helping lead the charge Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 10:13 OC animation students help brand the BC Summer Games https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-animation-students-help-brand-the-bc-summer-games https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-student-success-highlights-practical-path-into-bcs-design-and-drafting-industry When Akinkunmi Faluyi graduated from high school, he had a clear creative instinct — a keen interest in 3D modelling and design — but no obvious path to turn it into a career. Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 13:56 OC Student Success Highlights Practical Path into B.C.’s Design and Drafting Industry https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-student-success-highlights-practical-path-into-bcs-design-and-drafting-industry