As Ali Ghafoor approaches the finish line of his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of the Fraser Valley, he looks back in gratitude at those who have helped him along the way. His professors, of course, and his supervisors on his clinical placements. The friends he made in the program. The…

Whenever Mateo Brazinha steps onto the pitch with the University of the Fraser Valley men’s soccer squad, he’s proud to represent UFV. Each week, the dynamic forward scores more goals -- a league-leading 13 strikes in 13 games so far -- and his Cascades rack up more wins, marching into the Canada West playoffs.  At…

Macey Michaud has had a passion for cooking and baking since before she could reach the kitchen counter, and with help from UFV and Coast Capital, she’s on track to turn her passion into a career.  Coast Capital is a significant supporter of UFV Trades and Technology. With a strong belief that supporting students is…

  Janet Antonio will be the new Director, Relationship and Fund Development at the University of the Fraser Valley starting August 6. Janet joins UFV from the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation and CTS Youth Society, where she served as executive director. She brings over 20 years of broad-based fundraising experience, including major gifts and…

A local family with a long history of generous support for UFV has come forward once again with financial contributions for student researchers in the Food and Agriculture Institute (FAI). Bruna Giacomazzi, her husband Bob Burnett, joined by her sister Gina Alary, and several other family members recently visited UFV’s Abbotsford campus to learn more…

UFV Giving Day was a resounding success. Held Tuesday, April 4, UFV Giving Day welcomed $69,150 in generous gifts, celebrating the power of collective giving, and enriching the lives of students in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Donors were able to support one or more of their preferred causes: Student Awards; Student Emergency Funds; or…

For too many decades, forces of colonization actively worked to deny young Indigenous people access to their own language. And language is critical to culture.  Reconciliation with Stó:lō people is a significant priority for UFV, and a diverse group of donors have played a role in funding the preservation of Halq’eméylem language, and supporting Indigenization…

On April 4, 1974,  the creation of Fraser Valley College (now UFV) was announced. FVC opened its doors that fall and we welcomed our first students, thanks to the drive, passion, and commitment of our community. Forty-eight years later we are a fully accredited, teaching university enrolling some 16,000 students annually, with campuses in Abbotsford,…

A plaza featuring custom-engraved paving stones will greet visitors to UFV’s Abbotsford campus, thanks to the support of generous UFV donors. These commemorative pavers are the heart of a project that revitalized the entranceway between Buildings A and B, one of the busiest spots on campus. The project raised more than $50,000 for the UFV…

Free meals for families whose homes were damaged. Mental health and financial support to local farmers and businesses. Technical support for those affected and who are seeking critical information on shelter and resources. These are just a few of the ways the more than $3.7 million received by the Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund is helping…

The Community Health and Social Innovation (CHASI) Hub at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has received $225,000 over three years from the TD Bank Group to use artificial intelligence and social companion robots to reduce social isolation and loneliness in youth and older adults during the pandemic. The TD Ready Commitment funding will…

There is a correlation between a city with a strong not-for-profit culture and a thriving community with a robust economy, according to a new study released by the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (ACOC) and the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV). The economic and social impact of 278 Abbotsford not-for-profit organizations is highlighted in The…