AlgomaU, Portage announce program changes

Algoma University and Portage College have made programming changes in response to financial pressures and enrolment concerns. CBC reports that AlgomaU is pausing admissions to five programs: history, geography, music, sociology, and visual arts. Faculty and community members have criticized the move, questioning the university’s decision-making process, reports CBC. Portage has cancelled its Heavy Equipment Operator and Professional Cook Certificate programs for 2025–26. “The decision is in the best interest of the College’s overall operations, but it is still difficult, as we know it will negatively impact future students, employees and communities,” said Portage President Nancy Broadbent.