Holland College Foundation & Alumni

The Holland College Alumni Office and the Holland Hurricanes are excited to invite you to our inaugural Holland College Alumni & Friends 5K Walk/Run, hosted in partnership with the PEI Roadrunner's Club!

📅 Sunday, September 20
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 McMillan Centre for Community Engagement, 323 Grafton Street
💲 $20 for Holland College students
💲 $25 for alumni, staff & faculty
💲 $30 for general public

Whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a relaxed walk, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and friends. Any proceeds from the event will help fund on-campus student food security initiatives and support our Holland Hurricanes teams!

All participants receive:
- Event t-shirt
- Race bib & results listing
- Post-race snacks
- Entry into door prize draws

Alumni – come show your Holland College pride!
Friends & family – bring your crew and join the fun!

👉 Register today and we’ll see you at the start line:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/129617/holland-college-alumni-and-friends-5k-walkrun

Welcome to the alumni family!

Calling all Holland College alumni! Want to experience Sommo Fest 2026?

Thanks to Whitecap Entertainment, we’re giving away General Admission Weekend Passes to two lucky alumni!

✅ Sign up for the Alumni Perks app and enter the contest today:
👉 https://hollandcollege.alumni-perks.com/

By signing up for the Holland College Alumni Perks app, you’ll get access to:
- Exclusive deals & discounts
- Special alumni offers
- Exciting contests (like this one!)

Don’t miss your chance to soak up the music, food, and fun at Sommo Fest this summer!

Last Friday, we proudly unveiled the MacDonald Centre for Student Wellness and Academic Success at our Prince of Wales Campus, recognizing the exceptional leadership and lasting impact of outgoing President & CEO, Dr. Alexander (Sandy) MacDonald.

The naming honours Dr. MacDonald’s years of dedication to student success and his enduring contributions to the College community.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xwowN0

A historic day at Holland College as we celebrate the launch of FutureWorks PEI, a transformational new initiative aimed at strengthening PEI’s economy by equipping learners for in-demand careers and supporting businesses to innovate and grow.

Made possible by a $15 million philanthropic gift from the Weston family, the initiative will allow Holland College to respond to key labour market needs, support innovation for SMEs, and expand opportunities for students.

A historic day for Holland College!

We are thrilled to announce FutureWorks PEI, a transformational new initiative aimed at strengthening PEI’s economy by equipping learners for in-demand careers and supporting businesses to innovate and grow.

Made possible by a philanthropic gift from the Weston family, FutureWorks PEI will expand trades training, strengthen applied research and advance digital technologies with a new post-graduate certificate in cybersecurity.

We are ready to help shape PEI’s future by enhancing our collaboration between education, applied research and industry in sectors that are critical to PEI’s economy.

More details on our website: https://bit.ly/42Qf1KK

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Congratulations to all our new graduates crossing the stage this week! We’re so proud to welcome you to the alumni family. 🎉

Don't forget to download the Holland College Alumni Perks app to stay connected, unlock exclusive perks, and enter the grad contest for a chance to win Apple AirPods or a Garmin Vivoactive Smartwatch!

🔗 Download the Alumni Perks app: https://hollandcollege.alumni-perks.com/

🎓 Happy Graduation Week, and congratulations to all of our graduates!

We’re excited to celebrate this milestone and recognize all of the hard work that brought you here. Whether you’re attending in person or supporting from afar, we can’t wait to celebrate with you this week.

If you aren’t able to join us in person, you can watch the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3IHDrwc

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 19th Annual Holland College Distinguished Alumni Awards! These awards recognize outstanding graduates who have made meaningful contributions to their professions and communities.

Eligible nominees must have graduated from Holland College at least 10 years ago and demonstrate professional excellence at the local, national, or international level. Candidates should also exemplify sustained contributions to their industry, along with strong leadership through volunteerism, mentorship, or community involvement.

Know a graduate who fits the bill? We encourage you to submit a nomination and help us celebrate their achievements.

Deadline for nominations: July 15, 2026

Learn more and submit a nomination: https://hollandcollege.com/alumni/nomination.html

We’re proud to congratulate alum Ryan Cooke (Journalism, Class of 2013), on his Canadian Screen Award nomination!

Ryan’s journey is a great example of where a Holland College education can lead, and we’re especially pleased that his story is being told by two of our current Holland College Journalism and Communications students in The Surveyor.

Read the full article here: https://thesurveyor228.substack.com/p/holland-college-alumnus-nominated

Congratulations, Ryan! 👏

Holland College alumnus nominated for Canadian Screen Award Journalism grad Ryan Cooke's feature documentary 'Pure Hell' up for Best News or Information Segment