Marilyn Hornell and Dianna Stubling are rock stars.  On an overcast Monday morning, they are cruising up and down the Rotary Trail, seated snugly in the University of the Fraser Valley’s brand-new trishaw. They’re waving like princesses, saying hello to everyone they meet, laughing and smiling, and even chatting up some fellas.  Both women are…

Dr. Amanda McCormick has dedicated her career to improving how Canada's justice system responds to women who have experienced intimate partner violence.  Her research and leadership have now been recognized with a Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, a national honour celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing equality for…

The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with Tourism Chilliwack, the City of Chilliwack, and Indigenous partners Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management on a project that will help people with diverse physical abilities enjoy the natural beauty surrounding UFV’s Chilliwack campus.  The Adaptive Cycling Project provides free access to specialized bikes,…

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.”   …

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…

Every day, thousands of people travel through the Fraser Valley, passing signs for places like Skowkale, Chilliwack, and Sts'ailes without giving their names a second thought.  But every one of those names has a history, a meaning, a connection to the land that long predates the roads, neighbourhoods and communities people know today.  For Heather Campbell, who identifies herself as a…

The University of the Fraser Valley’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC) has been recognized internationally for its ongoing success creating partnerships with Indigenous communities.   The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) presents annual Circle of Excellence Awards — recognizing exceptional achievement in advancement services, alumni relations, communications, fundraising, and marketing. CASE recognizes creative, inspiring projects that impact institutions and their communities — and transform lives…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is opening an Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) on its Chilliwack campus, a flexible learning space with a layout and technology that mimic a health-care clinical environment.   Historically, nursing students have benefited from experiential learning in hospitals, clinics, and laboratory settings. But with nursing shortages and more patients…

Ryan Caswell spent years building cabinets before deciding it was time to build something new for himself. The recipient of UFV’s 2026 Governor General’s Bronze Medal, awarded to the diploma student with the highest academic standing, Ryan returned to post-secondary education more than 20 years after first attending BCIT. Now completing UFV’s Computer Information Systems…

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…

David Jimmie has spent most of his life building bridges to bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and businesses together. David, who will receive an honorary doctorate at UFV’s June 9 convocation ceremony, says that from a very young age he recognized the barriers that often existed between First Nations communities and the broader society around them. Those early observations helped shape his commitment to creating…