October 30, 2025 Joe Friesen Postsecondary Education Reporter George Brown College is changing its name in order to differentiate itself in a crowded, and financially strained, higher-education marketplace. The school’s new name will be George Brown Polytechnic. It plans to make the announcement Thursday morning. It’s the third Ontario college to embrace the polytechnic name in the … Continue reading George Brown College changes name to stand out in crowded higher-education marketplace
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Source: GBC News November 6, 2024 George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon issued a call to action to advance solutions that promote climate resilience at the recent 2024 Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI) Symposium. “As hubs of innovation, academic institutions are perfectly positioned to lead the way in addressing our climate challenges,” he said. Dr. Fearon delivered remarks … Continue reading George Brown College champions climate innovation at 2024 Canada-Caribbean Institute Symposium
A co-founder and Director of the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI) and a renowned Caribbean scholar and contributor to the Institute have recently been among a group of individuals awarded the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant honour. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown College and Prof. Andy Knight, University of Alberta were part of a list of 25 … Continue reading Fearon and Knight awarded Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Honour
One of the co-founders of the Canada-Caribbean Institute, and President of George Brown College is featured in CIO Views Magazine. May 24, 2024 A featured article in CIO Views magazine takes a deep dive into the uplifting and visionary leadership of George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon. The piece explores the strategies, motivating forces, … Continue reading GBC PRESIDENT DR. GERVAN FEARON FEATURED ON THE COVER OF CIO VIEWS MAGAZINE
George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon shared insights on the intersections between the future of education and work with economic growth at the University of Guyana on March 15, 2024. He was invited by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Paloma Mohamed (left of Dr. Fearon). March 27, 2024 George Brown College continues to explore workforce … Continue reading GROWING PARTNERSHIPS IN GUYANA
Source: Guyana Chronicle. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton (right) and CEO of BIT Richard Maughn during the meeting with George Brown College Representatives March 15, 2024 MINISTER of Labour Joseph Hamilton, and Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Richard Maughn on Thursday met with representatives of George Brown College (GBC) from … Continue reading Guyanese to benefit from more training opportunities…as Labour Ministry, BIT, George Brown College explore avenues for partnership
In his nomination for the prestigious award, Dr. Fearon was recognized as a leader in providing transformative education opportunities to benefit academia, and is commended for his vision in equity, inclusion and community empowerment which has influenced significant positive change across Ontario. Niagara Health Board Press Release, January 3, 2024 Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of … Continue reading January 3, 2024…Dr. Gervan Fearon appointed to the Order of Ontario