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The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) is saddened to share the passing of David Morris, a proud OAC alumnus and longtime supporter of the College, who died on June 24, 2026, at the age of 74.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Linda Horianopoulos for winning a 2026 Banting Discovery Award.

The Banting Discovery Foundation provides feasibility and pilot grants that help early-career scientists establish their independence and launch their research programs. These funds support the day-to-day realities of running a research program—from hiring trainees to acquiring essential equipment—empowering researchers to pursue bold ideas that push the boundaries of health and biomedical science.

U of G Prof Discovers Plant-Based Solution to Target Leukemia Weakness

In the fight against cancer, promising new discoveries don’t always come from where you might expect. New University of Guelph research published in the renowned hematology publication Blood has uncovered a surprising weakness in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that a compound in a common skincare ingredient may be able to target. 

The Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) at the University of Guelph proudly congratulates alumnus Nicholas Bannon on his induction into the Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS) Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Congratulations to FARE alumnus Dr. Gervan Fearon on being named an honorary degree recipient by the University of Guelph.

OAC’s Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics (FARE) was recognized with prestigious honours at the Canadian Agricultural Economics Society (CAES) Annual Meeting, held June 3–5 in Ottawa. 

The Ontario Agricultural College is proud to congratulate Dr. Saeed Ghazani, Research Associate in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph, on being appointed a Fellow of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS), one of the highest honours in the fats and oils research community.

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) mourns the passing of Donald Pestell (RCAT ’62), a visionary entrepreneur and generous supporter of U of G and its Ridgetown Campus, whose legacy will continue to shape the campus for generations to come.

Born and raised on a small farm in Ethel, Ontario, Don’s life reflected the values of hard work, determination and curiosity. From his rural beginnings, he built an extraordinary career as an entrepreneur, achieving global business success while remaining deeply connected to his agricultural roots and committed to giving back.