At 12,000 feet above fertile Fraser Valley farmland, quality control reached new heights ahead of this weekend’s Abbotsford International Airshow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLyqKoubA7I&feature=youtu.be A proud sponsor of the famous airshow, the University of the Fraser Valley once again opens the hatch for public tours of its enormous Boeing 727 used to train Aircraft Structure Technicians. And what…

David Johnston is heading back to B.C. to become UFV’s new University Registrar. An avid cyclist and certified volleyball referee, Johnston joins the University of the Fraser Valley after moving from Alberta, where he was most recently a higher education consultant while supporting Mount Royal University in a legislation compliance project. Previously, he held various…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and Chinook Helicopters Limited (Chinook) are joining forces and collaborating on the development of a helicopter pilot training stream within the UFV Aviation Diploma program. Based in Abbotsford BC, Chinook is Canada’s premier helicopter training organization with a 25% market share of all helicopter training in Canada. UFV…

For University of the Fraser Valley kinesiology student Jordan Broatch, the BC Summer Games represented a unique opportunity. Broatch was the head coach of the Fraser River (Zone 4) baseball team at the Games, which were held July 21-24 in Abbotsford. The 28-year-old White Rock product is no stranger to standing on the top step…

After a comprehensive selection process, Ancillary Services and the Procurement Office are pleased to announce a new Food Services provider. Effective Aug 2, Dana Hospitality will be responsible for Food Services at UFV. Dana Hospitality will be transitioning as the new Food Services provider over the next month to be fully operational for the beginning…

When Canada’s National Cycling team takes to the tracks, roads, and trails at the Rio Olympics this summer, UFV’s Roger Friesen will be right there with them. Friesen’s a bit of a secret weapon for elite athletes. He combines his teaching duties as an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley…

On Thursday, July 21, The BC Summer Games kicked off with a huge parade of 3,200 student-athletes and officials marching across the UFV Abbotsford campus green and into the opening ceremonies at the Abbotsford Centre. Athletes, coaches, and officials wearing different colours represented every region of the province. UFV is an official competition venue for…

A recent study indicates up to 95% of post-secondary students surveyed attend university to increase their earning potential and improve their odds of career success. The University of the Fraser Valley has taken another important step in helping students achieve these goals while assisting employers in hiring students with the right knowledge, skills, and experience.…

UFV has added a new facility to its campus in Chandigarh, India. The modern building will host students in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Computer Information Systems programs. Known for now as B-Block, the building will provide much needed space to accommodate the growing demand for UFV’s programs in India. "We are very…

The University of the Fraser Valley is an excellent choice if you wish to get a certificate, diploma, or degree. And now, as a venue in the latest Pokémon GO gaming craze, it’s also a great spot to hunt Pokémon in Abbotsford. According to veteran gamer and graphic designer Marie Tary, UFV is teeming with…

On Thursday, July 21, UFV will host nearly 3000 BC Summer Games student-athletes and officials at the Abbotsford campus as they gather and parade to the BC Summer Games opening ceremony at the Abbotsford Centre. Athletes, coaches, and officials will march across the UFV green to the centre where the ceremony will take place from…

We step into the forest near Bridal Falls outside of Chilliwack and the trappings of modern-day life slip away. There’s just us, the mist, the cedar, the ferns, and the birds and animals quietly observing. Our mission? Finding food and medicine in the forest to gather and harvest, along with a path towards healthier communities.…