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…

Kiyah Price has a strong interest in building inclusive, accessible, and meaningful community spaces, and she found the perfect fit for her passion in UFV’s College of Arts, where she recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in sociology along with a Bachelor of Regional and Community Planning.  For her dedication and efforts, UFV has awarded…

Miranda Rosehill put her trust in the University of the Fraser Valley when it came time to choose a university for her Master of Social Work degree. Two years later, she’s glad she made that decision.  Miranda is the 2026 recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Medal at UFV, after achieving a grade point average of 4.27.  Granted to students…

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…

When the University of the Fraser Valley transitioned to a modern learning management system (LMS) in 2025, the Brightspace Implementation Team played a key role in making it happen.  The team took on a complex project with energy and enthusiasm, helping advance UFV’s goal of providing accessible, high-quality education. In addition to being able to take…

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…

Recent labour market projections for British Columbia highlight that 77 per cent of more than 1 million job openings over the next 10 years will require some level of post-secondary education, specialized training, or equivalent experience, according to the B.C. Labour Market Outlook 2025–2035. To help ensure that they have the skills and credentials to…

Shervin Azar was 13 years old when he first stood in front of the Dragons. But the moment wasn’t just about entrepreneurship — it was part of a much longer journey of finding his voice, a journey that would later lead him to create the UFV Volunteer Network, connecting students with community organizations across the Fraser Valley.  Standing on national television and…

The University of the Fraser Valley marked an exciting milestone on March 17, welcoming students, community members, and government partners to its Abbotsford campus for the official opening of new student housing and a revitalized dining hall. The celebration included a ribbon cutting for Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, a six-storey student housing building that adds nearly…

As Nathan Speedie, UFV’s new director of student housing, looks up at Lá:léms Ye EverGreen, the brand-new six-storey, 398-bed building on UFV’s Abbotsford campus, he’s struck by the notion that he has returned to a university that has grown and changed in many ways since he was a student in 2003. And he’s changed too. …

  A guest post by UFV student Paulina Jiménez Violante Choosing a university can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not totally sure what you want to do yet. Lectures, assignments, exams and grades are all part of the experience, but learning at UFV goes beyond the classroom. A big part of it is getting…

Global challenges don’t respect borders — and they don’t fit neatly within institutional silos. That message resonated clearly at last week’s President’s Leadership Lecture Series, where students and alumni from UFV’s Global Development Studies program joined the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development, for a conversation on Changemaking in Complex Times — Why Global Engagement Matters. While the keynote…