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Alumni stories

Graduate success stories and news

Every Georgian graduate, student, staff, faculty and friend of our college has a story to tell, and we love to share their stories!

Publications

Stay informed with the print and digital editions of our biannual GeorgianView magazine, as well as monthly e-newsletters.

GeorgianView

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GeorgianView magazine

GeorgianView magazine is the official publication of the Georgian College Alumni Association, keeping our community connected with each other and to the college. It’s distributed free of charge each spring to Georgian graduates and friends of our college.

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GeorgianView digital edition

The GeorgianView digital supplement is the Georgian College Alumni Association’s digital publication in a short, interactive format. The publication is distributed each fall/winter by email to Georgian graduates and friends of our college.

The Loop

Keeping alumni in The Loop

Monthly e-newsletter

The Loop is a monthly e-newsletter intended to keep Georgian College graduates updated and in the loop. It is designed to keep graduates connected with one another and to our college, and to support lifelong learning and career development.

Inspirational alumni

Meet some of Georgian’s inspirational alumni

Be inspired by the accomplishments with this collection of featured alumni stories. Read more amazing stories like these ones.

  • Six people stand in a restaurant and hold up an oversized cheque.

    Culinary power couple serve up success with new endowment

    Two alumni are dishing out opportunities for the next generation of hospitality entrepreneurs where their own journey began – Georgian College.

  • Indigenous artist and Cabinetmaking Techniques alumnus Solomon King stands outside in front of his turtle sculpture at Nathan Philips Square in Toronto, Ontario. Canada.

    Cabinetmaking Techniques alumnus creates art that embodies Indigenous resilience and healing

    While most stories we read are printed on paper or displayed on a screen, Solomon King, a Georgian Cabinetmaking Techniques…

  • A collage of images of different people.

    People of Georgian: Top 5 inspiring stories of 2024

    The Georgian community is full of unique, inspiring perspectives — and we shared many of them this year in our ongoing series.

  • A person crouches next to a dog on a rock cliff overlooking a lake.

    People of Georgian: Hardship inspires research analyst to start student award

    Meet Courtney Duthie, Research Analyst, three-time alumna, and Support Staff Representative on Georgian’s Board of Governors.

  • Three people with bikes stand in front of a large sculpture along a waterfront.

    People of Georgian: Alumnus bikes across Canada as fundraiser

    Meet Aaron James, alumnus of Georgian’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program.

  • A person wearing a blue convocation robe stands with a group of firefighters in formal uniforms.

    Firefighters surprise student at convocation in dad’s memory

    Onlookers stopped to watch as the crowd of firefighters encircled Liam and embraced him one at a time, laughing and tearing up together in celebration.

  • A person with short white hair and black sweater takes a selfie in front of a paper backdrop covered in kids' paintings.

    People of Georgian: Children ‘the most important natural resource,’ says professor

    Meet Deb Bumstead, an instructor and program coordinator in the Early Childhood Education program at Georgian’s Owen Sound Campus.

  • A collage of seven headshots. Text reads: "Georgian Alumni Association. 2024 Premier's Awards Nominees Presented by Colleges Ontario."

    Seven Georgian College alumni nominated for prestigious Premier’s Awards

    Meet seven innovative powerhouses in their fields – from engineering to health care to skilled trades.

  • Two people wearing blue suits stand together holding books reading "Innovation for a Strong Future." A sign on the wall reads "Georgian."

    New report celebrates Georgian College’s bold innovation and lasting impact  

    The report, Innovation for a Strong Future, contains highlights from the previous academic year, celebrates all Georgian has achieved, and reiterates the college’s deep commitment to students, alumni and its seven campus communities. 

  • Ten people each wearing the same toque sit in a row on green couches, with five people standing behind them.

    Ten Georgian College students receive Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarships  

    Five students in a one-year certificate program and five students in a two-year diploma program will each receive $20,000 for every year of their programs.

  • A person smiles while standing next to a railing with Niagara Falls behind them.

    People of Georgian: Learning about different cultures shapes student’s perspective

    Zaahiya Kachwala, a student in Georgian’s Marketing Management program and alumna of the Human Resources Management program.

  • A horizontal wooden frame in the shape of a canoe with white material stretching upward from the middle.

    New Georgian College art exhibition examines Indigenous, colonial histories

    Alumna Aylan Couchie will showcase some of the art she created at Georgian, new pieces and a series of woodworking created by her late grandfather.

Impact reports

Economic impact reports

Georgian alumni add $1.4 billion to regional economy

Thousands of alumni are employed in the Georgian catchment area. As a result of their education, they receive higher earnings and increase the productivity of the businesses that employ them.

According to a recent economic impact study by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI), in fiscal year 2019-20, Georgian alumni generated $1.4 billion in added income for the regional economy, which is equivalent to supporting 19,262 jobs.

Donor impact report

Your support is changing lives of Georgian students

Because of You is a way to keep in touch at the start of each semester so donors can learn how their support is changing lives, through bite-sized stories about our students and the Georgian community.

Because of You: Summer 2023

Because of You: Fall 2023

Because of You: Summer 2024

Because of You: Fall 2024

Because of You: Winter 2025

Submit your story ideas

What’s your story?

To share your story, simply fill out this online form, or email us at alumni@georgiancollege.ca.

Share your own story ideas or tell us about the people in your alumni network that are inspiring you!

Connect with us

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Advancement and Alumni Relations Office

Email: alumni@georgiancollege.ca
Phone: 705.722.5173

Alumni Engagement, Room E200
One Georgian Dr.
Barrie ON, Canada
L4M 3X9