For artist Jessie Somers, creativity has never been just about making art — it is about helping others discover they can make it too.  The University of the Fraser Valley alumna has been selected as the 2026 featured artist for the alumni wine program, with two of her paintings — Misty Island and Golden Sunset…

Growing up as an only child, Angelina Joseph loved school — not just for the learning, but because it was where her social battery came to recharge.  “I've always loved school,” she says. “I hated when the last bell rang because it meant I had to leave my friends. School was my happy place.”   …

In 2013, Dr. Evan Wiens received the University of the Fraser Valley’s Young Distinguished Alumni Award, and Dr. Ethan Wiens is this year’s recipient, recognized for the same commitment to giving back through community service.  “Oral health is crucial to a community’s overall health, and I think it’s important to be involved in the community…

Every morning while putting on his uniform, Dean Duthie of the Saanich Police Department pauses with his badge in his hand. He looks at the “Chief Constable” title engraved on it and engraves those words in his mind.  "I look at it every day to remind myself of my purpose," Chief Duthie says. "It reminds…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) welcomed guests to its Abbotsford campus on September 23 for St’elt’elawtexw: a Celebration of Community. The annual event highlights community connections, many of which are featured in UFV’s community report, which was distributed at the event.   UFV President James Mandigo greeted visitors in the reception hall in…

There is no single path to a University of the Fraser Valley education.  UFV welcomes learners from all walks of life and at every stage of their journey, with many finding their path through the School of Continuing Education (CE).  With a focus on people who may be switching careers, learning new skills in pursuit…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation takes place each year on September 30. There are several opportunities to mark the day at UFV and the Fraser Valley region. Some events are held on September 30, and others will be on days leading up to the statutory holiday. This day provides an opportunity to honour the…

For Kristine Lawson, living life to the fullest has always involved a bit of fear, a bit of risk, and a bit of imposter syndrome. Overcoming those barriers has led her to the thrills of playing a lead role on stage, rolling down rapids thousands of times on more than 50 rivers as a rafting…

Internationalization is about much more than students coming to or leaving Canada — it’s about helping students, faculty, and staff develop the intercultural and global competencies they need in today’s world.  “Internationalization is my passion,” says Daryl Smith, director of UFV International. “We're incorporating this intercultural, global, international perspective into everything we do at the…

Chris Bodnar knows what it is to watch a bottom line as closely as a crop. Until recently he was a farmer, and he now teaches the next generation of growers through the University of the Fraser Valley’s Agriculture programs. It is that double vantage, from the field and from the classroom, that has him…

Q’um Q’um Xiiem Dr. Jo-ann Archibald, OC, has been reappointed to a second three-year term as Chancellor of the University of the Fraser Valley, beginning April 1, 2027. Since becoming Chancellor in 2024, Dr. Archibald has brought her wisdom, warmth, and deep connection to UFV to the role. From welcoming graduates at Convocation to representing…

For competitive trail runners, every second can be the difference between winning a race or finishing a heartbeat behind the victor. Two University of the Fraser Valley professors are now suggesting that blueberries may be useful in shaving those precious seconds off your time.  Dr. Luisa Giles and Dr. Jason Brandenburg recently completed a study examining whether highbush blueberry supplements can improve trail-running performance. Their work…