When the University of the Fraser Valley transitioned to a modern learning management system (LMS) in 2025, the Brightspace Implementation Team played a key role in making it happen.  The team took on a complex project with energy and enthusiasm, helping advance UFV’s goal of providing accessible, high-quality education. In addition to being able to take…

Community Engagement Perspectives, by Susan Mide Kiss, Vice-President, UFV Community Engagement Over the past several weeks, I have had the opportunity to participate in a number of conversations across British Columbia, including UFV's Grounded Innovation 3.0 Summit, the RBC Community Partner Event in Vancouver, and the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade's Education for…

Former University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) president Dr. Joanne MacLean has received the Austin-Matthews Award from U SPORTS, recognizing her outstanding leadership and lifelong contributions to Canadian university sport. The award was presented during the 2026 U SPORTS Honours Awards luncheon held June 3 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. MacLean’s career in university athletics and…

Dr. Peter Jones, who served as the University of the Fraser Valley’s third president from 1987 to 1997, passed away peacefully at his home on Gabriola Island on March 10, 2026. Peter served as president during a time of great change for the institution. He came to what was then Fraser Valley College in 1987,…

She walked in the door as an accounts payable officer in 1989. She’ll retire this month as Vice-President, Administration. There were many steps along the way, including an unexpected year as Interim President. Jackie Hogan has grown up with the University of the Fraser Valley. Before she joined as an employee at the age of…

Imagine a future for UFV that includes liveable communities nestled beside the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses: developments that would enliven the campus environment and help the university by funding institutional priorities. That’s the long-term goal of the UFV Properties Trust, also known as Campus Communities: to develop land on our campuses in order to generate…

Dr. Tracy Ryder Glass has been selected as Provost and Vice-President, Academic at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). Tracy has served in the role on an acting basis since July 1, 2025, and will begin a five-year term on January 1, 2026. The Provost and Vice-President, Academic is a pivotal leader at UFV, championing…

Chilliwack lawyer Cristen Gleeson has been elected as the Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of the Fraser Valley. She succeeds John Pankratz, who has wrapped up his second term as Chair but will stay on as a board member. Cristen is the 15th Chair of the UFV Board, and third woman…