A decade-long journey of transformative education has made all the difference for one group of UFV faculty members — now, they’re using what they learned to help prepare the next generation of teachers.   With several Calls to Action in 2015’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report directly linked to education, many UFV instructors are rising to…

Organizing a major sporting event is no minor task. When UFV hosted the Canada West Women’s basketball championships in February 2024, a small army of passionate people worked together to make it happen.  They successfully organized the largest sporting event ever hosted by UFV, drawing more than 120 student athletes and 3,000 spectators to the…

Community building is at the heart of everything Amea Wilbur does. Whether collaborating with faculty on new initiatives, guiding students through their latest project, or partnering with a local non-profit, Amea is driven by a steadfast belief in social justice and making the world around her better.  “My grandfather was a member of parliament, and…

Before students even pick up a pen or crack open a textbook at the University of the Fraser Valley, their academic journey starts with enrolment. The staff from UFV’s Enrolment Services team offer a warm welcome to newcomers, setting the perfect tone for the exciting times to come.  They provide valuable frontline support, actively guiding…

Do you know an unsung hero? You know the type: they work hard making our community a better place through their volunteerism, with little or no recognition. And they’re not expecting any. But wouldn’t it be nice to give them some? Consider nominating them for the UFV Betty Urquhart Community Service Award. Every year, the…

UFV gave Terry-Lynn Stone a springboard into a meaningful career in her 40s. Three decades later, she continues to contribute to her community through volunteerism. Terry-Lynn served two terms on the UFV Board of Governors, one in the 1990s and again in the 2010s. She was also founding chair of the UCFV Alumni Association in…

The University of the Fraser Valley will present honorary degrees to four exceptional people at next week’s Convocation ceremonies. They include T’ít’elem Spáth Eddie Gardner, a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights and environmental sustainability; Marion Keys, a passionate advocate for social justice and community collaboration; Michelle Frances Good, a tireless proponent for meaningful decolonization and…

Myrtle-Anne Rempel has long been a community leader in Abbotsford. She’s not the type who runs for office or heads a company–although she helped run her husband’s business ventures– rather, she’s the kind who shows up and is present, as an advocate for arts and culture, and charitable causes.  Throughout her adult life, the UFV…

In one year as head of the psychology department, Dr. Andrea Hughes has made a lasting impression on her colleagues. With more than half of her department being new to UFV, she took on the role during a period of change and growth, and keeps her teammates feeling energized and cared for. While her department…

Of the 50,000 alumni who have graduated from a UFV program since 1974, 17,000 of those have earned a four-year bachelor’s degree. But if it weren’t for a determined group of students and community members who advocated for degree-granting status in 1991, UFV might still be a two-year college.   Jackie Rea was one of the students…

The University of the Fraser Valley began celebrating 50 years of engaging learners, transforming lives and building community with simultaneous programming across the Fraser Valley on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  Students, employees, alumni and community partners gathered in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Hope (see photos here) exactly 50 years after Fraser Valley College was proclaimed…

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald has been announced as the University of the Fraser Valley’s fourth Chancellor.  Also known as Q’um Q’um Xiiem, OC, Dr. Archibald is an esteemed scholar, member of the Soowahlie First Nation, Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies at UBC, and a recipient of an Honorary Degree from UFV (2022). In 2018, she was…