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Celebrating the Class of 2026: Highlights from our 59th Convocation

The energy was vibrant at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on June 9 and 10 as the Fleming College community came together for our 59th Convocation. Across five ceremonies over two incredible days, we celebrated the hard work, resilience, and achievements of more than 4,600 graduates. Representing 93 programs across all of our academic schools including… Continue reading

Fleming College Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Upcoming Convocation Ceremonies

Peterborough, ON — (June 1, 2026) — Fleming College is set to host its 59th Convocation on June 9 and 10 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. During the two-day celebration, five ceremonies will commemorate the achievements of more than 4,600 graduates as they cross the stage to accept their certificates and diplomas. These Fleming graduates… Continue reading

Kristin McCullough, the Animal Wrangler

Kristin McCullough has worked with animals for as long as she can remember. Long before film sets and streaming giants, she was working on farms, assisting in veterinary clinics through high school, and training horses across Ontario. Horses, in particular, became both her passion and her profession, so much so that she opened her own… Continue reading

The Fifth Sculptor: Carving a Legacy Out of Stone 

As a child in Peterborough, Phil White spent hours sketching, sculpting, and imagining a life shaped by art. “I was carving and selling wood sculptures in local galleries by the time I was 17,” he recalls. Drawn to Northwest Coast Indigenous art, Phil soon realized that while he truly admired the form, it wasn’t his… Continue reading

From Student to Changemaker: Aarohi Upadhyay’s Journey in Early Childhood Education 

Aarohi Upadhyay’s journey is a powerful example of what can happen when passion, perseverance, and community support align. With a background in English literature and years of teaching experience in primary schools in her home country, Aarohi came to Fleming College to shift her focus to the early years—believing deeply in the critical role these… Continue reading

Changing Careers, Changing Lives: How Paul Polak Built a New Future in Massage Therapy 

For 18 years, Paul Polak worked in manufacturing, spending his days in steel mills, pipe fabrication, and rail fabrication. His career was physically demanding, often requiring him to wear three layers of fire-retardant clothing while working in challenging environments. But when he and his wife started a family, Paul began rethinking his future. He wanted… Continue reading

Celebrating 50 Years: Fleming College’s First Nursing Graduates Reunite During National Nursing Week 

May 15th marked an important milestone in Fleming College’s history. Our very first graduating class from the nursing program came together to celebrate their 50th anniversary — fittingly, during National Nursing Week.  The reunion took place at Rolling Grape Vineyard on a spring afternoon. Former classmates reunited, shared memories, and reflected on five decades of nursing,… Continue reading

Fleming alumnus and athlete Jacob White inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame 

Peterborough, ON (May 12, 2025) — Fleming College alumnus and former student-athlete Jacob White is now a member of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Hall of Fame.   The induction ceremony, held on May 5 in Toronto, Ontario, recognized White’s extraordinary athletic achievements when he was part of Fleming College’s varsity men’s volleyball team from… Continue reading

Global Voice, Local Roots: Dr. Michelle Acorn’s Journey from Fleming to International Leadership

Dr. Michelle Acorn, a proud Fleming College Nursing alumna, has forged an extraordinary path in healthcare leadership. As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nurse Practitioners’ Association of Ontario (NPAO), Dr. Acorn is a steadfast advocate for nurse practitioners, working to strengthen their role in Ontario’s healthcare system.    Before stepping into her current role,… Continue reading
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