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…

The University of the Fraser Valley is welcoming Byng Giraud as its first Executive-in-Residence, focused on supporting practical approaches to economic reconciliation through work with Indigenous nations and organizations.  As UFV transitions from reconciliation as a concept to 'Reconcili-action' as a tangible reality, the president of Vancouver-based Sedgewick Strategies will work towards bridging the gap between academic learning/institutional policy and real-world partnerships, with a focus on Indigenous businesses.  Supported and hosted by UFV’s Faculty of Business and…

A University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) professor has received $1,145,460 from the Canadian Space Agency to investigate how astronauts experience long-term missions on the International Space Station (ISS). Over six years, (through 2031), Dr. Jelena Brcic and her national research team will work with astronauts to understand how they manage stress and find meaning…

  Five researchers from the University of the Fraser Valley have been recognized on the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, a global ranking of the world’s most influential researchers.   Honourees include Drs. Lauren Erland, Javad Hadian, Michael Hitch, Faisal Naeem, and Christophe Schinckus — recognized for their outstanding citation impact and contributions in their…

Jael Penner is a problem solver. Give her a computer and a challenge to overcome and watch her go. With a smile on her face and her fingers dancing across the keyboard, she’ll have a solution worked out in no time at all.  “It’s super rewarding and I kind of get a rush of adrenaline…

From his days as a business student at UFV to becoming the founder of one of Canada’s fastest-growing accounting firms, Alex McAulay’s journey is a true testament to entrepreneurial spirit and community connection. His career, marked by both impressive successes and significant challenges, serves as an inspiring story to highlight how hard work and strong…

Walking into Longhouse Branding and Marketing, the values instilled by founder Keenan Beavis are immediately evident. The office buzzes with a team of nearly 15 people, working collaboratively in one large open space – reflecting the long-standing traditions of the Stó:lō People, who have done so for generations in their longhouses. Keenan is an up-and-coming…

UFV's Dr. Amir Shabani takes the stage at the Exploring Equity Speaker Series, talking about AI on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus. Working in UFV's Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub, Shabani and his team are developing social companion robots and assistive technology for Alzheimer's patients. In a presentation…

In the heart of the University of the Fraser Valley's computing department is 2024 Faculty Service Award winner and recently appointed Director of the School of Computing, Dr. Opeyemi Adesina – a driving force of student innovation, locally and beyond. As an assistant professor in the School of Computing and a software engineer, Adesina's approach…

What a difference a decade can make.   10 short years ago, Matt Loewen was in Botswana, Africa with an organization called Kings Active Foundation, a group that leverages sports to enrich the lives of young people, while at the same time helping them to find and fulfill their potential.  Today, Loewen, who was named one…

Students from a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to bring UFV’s history to life recently through History in the Making, a special project celebrating UFV’s 50th anniversary. They will be sharing the results of their research on Friday, March 1, at a poster and photography exhibit in Evered Hall on the Abbotsford campus. Students…