For humans, melatonin is useful for getting to sleep. For strawberry plants, it may be a tool for survival in a warming world.  UFV student researcher Emily Foster recently finished a study that found melatonin reduces heat stress in alpine strawberries, increasing the resilience of a native crop. Melatonin is a hormone produced by humans…

For kids in grades 4–7, UFV’s Science Rocks! summer day camp is more than just a week out of the house; it’s a hands-on adventure in discovery. Campers create explosive (but still safe!) reactions in real science labs, explore wildlife and rocks, and measure the world around them like true scientists.  Each week-long camp features…

The world of high-performance sports can push an athlete to the limit, both physically and mentally. But when do the costs outweigh the benefits? When does participation do more harm than good?  A research project led by UFV kinesiology student Meigan Picard examined those questions through the lens of competitive ballet culture. Her paper suggests…

In the right hands, a welding torch is just as useful as a paint brush in creating beautiful art, and proof of that now sits just inside the front door of the UFV Trades and Technology Centre on the Chilliwack campus.  A group of Grade 11-12 students from the Chilliwack School District enrolled in a…

Across our institution, UFV faculty members lead the way in creating change, and Dr. Satwinder Bains is well known as an advocate for progressive causes. Satwinder, director of the South Asian Studies Institute, was recently honoured by the Chetna Association of Canada for her work to end oppression based on caste in BC and across…

Mary Stewart never planned on being a teacher, until she found herself in the first-ever Halq’eméylem class at the Stó:lō Shxwelí Halq’eméylem Language Program through the Stó:lō Nation Agency. She was 36, with a UFV Social Services diploma under her belt and a permanent job lined up. But when the opportunity came to learn Upriver…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a new president who brings a passion for changemaking to his new leadership role. Dr. James Mandigo has championed innovative initiatives such as One Health at UFV over the last six years. His leadership has encouraged UFV faculty, staff and students to make a difference in the…

After more than four decades in post-secondary education, including 13 at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Dr. Joanne MacLean is ready for the next chapter of her life. Joanne is retiring as UFV president and vice-chancellor, stepping away with a sense of pride and peace. As she passes the torch on to Dr.…

When the Harrison Arts Festival kicks off July 11, a University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) alumnus will be in the middle of the action.   Bryan Cutler is the festival’s general manager, a role he’s held since 2016. He’s a driving force behind an amazing community event that’s now in its 46th year, a 10-day…

With support from the UFV community, Vincent Pagot achieved the dream of many long-distance runners when he competed in the 2025 Boston Marathon.  The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon, dating back to 1897, and it’s been on Vincent’s radar since he took up running in 2013. Vincent, who works on UFV’s Campus…

The University of the Fraser Valley welcomed the community to campus from June 10 to June 12 to celebrate Convocation over six ceremonies in its Athletic Centre. A total of 3,152 students earned credentials to graduate from UFV this academic year, and 1,601 attended Convocation and crossed the stage. Almost 6,000 guests attended Convocation over…

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…