Cambrian, Humber, Langara launch new programs

Cambrian College, Humber Polytechnic, and Langara College have announced new programs. Cambrian is launching a nutrition and food service management diploma program in Fall 2026. Cambrian says that this is the only program of its kind in Northern Ontario. Humber Polytechnic has introduced two programs: a Master of Computer Science – Cybersecurity Operations and Management […]

Langara Faculty Association is calling on Langara College’s Board of Governors to replace Langara President Paula Burns following a non-confidence vote. The Vancouver Sun reports that 92% of participating faculty voted no confidence at a special general meeting. The vote does not have legal effect, but the faculty association has put a November 1 deadline […]

The Federal Court has ruled that an immigration officer erred in denying a study permit to a student from Iran. Sanaz Mohammad Abadi had applied to study at Langara College in order to fulfill the conditions of a job offer from her Iranian employer. However, she was denied entry when an immigration officer did not […]

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langara College, and Vancouver Community College have each announced adjustments to their staffing numbers and initiatives in response to the ongoing impact of the international student cap. The Vancouver Sun reports that KPU is expecting a nearly 60% decrease in international student headcount compared to two years ago and, by extension, a […]

Langara College has been a leader on the front of environmental sustainability, writes The Tyee reporter Katie Hyslop, but some critics are concerned about how this will be impacted by job losses and reorganization. Hyslop highlights the efforts Langara has undertaken in recent years to reduce its carbon emissions, before summarizing the reports of layoffs, […]

Cégep de l’Outaouais and Collège Ahuntsic, HEC Montréal, and Langara College have each announced that they are launching new programming. Cégep de l’Outaouais is developing an attestation d’études collégiales program in mammography that it will deliver in partnership with Collège Ahuntsic. The program is expected to launch in 2027. HEC Montréal Executive Education will be […]

Langara College has launched a new brand and strategy for its continuing studies department: Stackable by Langara. Stackable’s courses are modular, industry-responsive, and flexible, with many offered on weekends or in the evenings to meet the needs of working professionals. “This is more than just a brand,” stated Langara President Dr Paula Burns. “It’s a […]

Langara College has restricted DeepSeek AI on all of its campus networks and devices. This decision—which the college says is aligned with national cybersecurity guidance and postsecondary sector best practices—is a precautionary measure reflecting concerns about DeepSeek’s data handling practices. “Langara encourages the safe and ethical use of AI technologies. Alternative tools that meet stronger […]

Concordia University, Langara College, and the Université du Québec à Montréal have announced new micro-programs focused on innovation. Concordia’s Microprogram in Innovation Mindset is a flexible, nine-credit undergraduate program. According to Concordia Innovation Lab Director Ann-Louise Davidson, it is designed for “people who want to enhance their ability to think critically, collaborate, effectively, and turn […]

Langara College and McGill University have each recently announced layoffs as they seek to address their financial deficits. CTV News reports that Langara laid off 21 permanent faculty members earlier this year following a significant decline in international student enrolment. The college has not provided official numbers, but Langara Faculty Association President Pauline Greaves Aylward […]