Success

Fleming students, alumni, faculty, and staff are making an impact—on campus, in their communities, and beyond. Discover their achievements and see how the Fleming experience leads to success. Have a success story you want to share? Have an inspiring journey, a unique campus experience, or a success story to share? Submit your blog idea to the Fleming Connect team for your chance to showcase your story to the entire Fleming community.

Fleming Graduate Chad Peterson Recognized for Excellence in Care of Older Ontarians 

For Fleming College Practical Nursing graduate Chad Peterson, Class of 2018, providing compassionate care and making a difference in the lives of older adults has been at the heart of his nursing career. That commitment was recently recognized with the 2026 WeRPN Award of Excellence in Care of Older Ontarians, presented on October 29 at… Continue reading Fleming Graduate Chad Peterson Recognized for Excellence in Care of Older Ontarians 

Hunter Reman’s Aquaculture Journey 

For Hunter Reman, a passion for the outdoors, fishing and aquatic environments led to a career that has taken her from fish farms to technology testing, teaching and now helping restore a native species to Lake Ontario.  A graduate of Fleming College’s Fish and Wildlife Technician and Aquaculture programs, Hunter has discovered that a background… Continue reading Hunter Reman’s Aquaculture Journey 

40 Years Later, the Nursing Class of ’86 Returns to Fleming 

On October 3, we welcomed the class of 1986 back to campus for a chance to reconnect, reminisce and see how much Fleming’s health programs have grown over the past 40 years. Kevin Griffin, Dean of the School of Health and Community Services, led the group on a campus tour, sharing updates on Fleming’s Applied… Continue reading 40 Years Later, the Nursing Class of ’86 Returns to Fleming 

Nuclear Heritage Museum hires first curator

Graduate Success Museum Management and Curatorship alumna Moira Friske (’25) has been appointed as the first-ever official curator at Deep River’s Canadian Nuclear Heritage Museum. Bringing her expertise in artifact conservation, exhibit design, and public education to the role, Moira is helping the community-based museum preserve local history and build momentum for the future. Click… Continue reading Nuclear Heritage Museum hires first curator

Electrical Safety Authority Honours Leaders Helping Build a Safer, More Electrified Future

Fleming College has received the Electrical Safety Authority’s 2026 Public Safety Officer’s Special Recognition Award. Honoured alongside Conestoga College, Fleming was recognized for nearly a decade of embedding vital electrical safety training into its Heavy Equipment Operator program to protect graduates on the job. Read the full article from Electrical Safety Authority.

Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Award Winners Celebrated

The City of Kawartha Lakes recently celebrated its Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Award winners, honoring individuals, groups, businesses, and students for protecting natural spaces, supporting wildlife, and promoting sustainability. Congratulations to all winners including students and graduates from Fleming’s School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences: Markus Legzdins (Fish and Wildlife Technician, ’26)… Continue reading Bee a Hero and Environmental Hero Award Winners Celebrated

Hands-On Learning Helped Paige Andrews Build a Career in Aquaculture

When Paige Andrews graduated from Fleming College’s Aquaculture program in 2026, she left with more than technical knowledge. She gained hands-on experience, leadership skills, and the confidence to succeed in a career working with aquatic species. After completing Fleming’s Fish and Wildlife program, Paige wanted to continue learning about fish while gaining even more practical… Continue reading Hands-On Learning Helped Paige Andrews Build a Career in Aquaculture

Reunited at Frost: 1976 Fish & Wildlife Class Celebrates 50 Years

On April 22nd, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary reunion of our 1976 Fish & Wildlife graduates. The group returned to Frost Campus for a tour, followed by a lovely reception featuring a slideshow of their time as students. It was a special afternoon filled with shared memories, stories, and plenty of… Continue reading Reunited at Frost: 1976 Fish & Wildlife Class Celebrates 50 Years

Protecting What Matters Most: Megan Quinn’s Conservation Journey

Growing up in the industrial landscape of Northern England, Megan Quinn didn’t fully realize her passion for nature until she moved to Canada in 2004. After graduating from the Ecosystem Management Technician program at Fleming College, she has worked in a variety of environmental jobs, with a focus on the non-profit sector.   Since 2018, Megan has led the stewardship team as the Coordinator of Conservation… Continue reading Protecting What Matters Most: Megan Quinn’s Conservation Journey
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