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…

The University of the Fraser Valley will mark Open Education Week (March 2-6) with a series of events highlighting how Open Educational Resources (OER) support access, affordability, and innovation in teaching and learning and launching UFV’s first Open Education Strategy.  Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Centre and UFV Library, the week is designed for…

Expand your academic palate and sample new subject areas with the Faculty Microlectures, an annual interdisciplinary event showcasing faculty research at the University of the Fraser Valley. Faculty presenters each take the stage for a maximum of two minutes and speak about the exciting findings and implications of their research. Feed your academic appetite and…

Every March at UFV, you’ll find collaborative events springing up all over campus related to climate change, biodiversity, EDI, gender equality, and more. Multiple departments across the university come together for March for Sustainability to provide fun, educational activities aligning with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals and the five “P’s” of sustainable development: people, planet, prosperity, peace, and partnership.   “The intention…

If you want a deep dive into the history of Black Vancouver, Shayla Bird is the guide for you. Recently designated as an experiences host by Airbnb , Shayla specializes in tours of Hogan’s Alley, the original Black community in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood where she now lives. Much of the Hogan’s Alley neighbourhood, was destroyed…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is inviting prospective students and their families to experience hands-on learning and explore career pathways at its Chilliwack Open House on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The free, in-person event runs from 4 to 7 pm (PDT) at UFV’s Chilliwack campus and will highlight programs in Trades and Technology,…

Once again, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has received the honour of being one of  BC’s Top Employers. This year’s designation marks the university’s 12th year in a row on Mediacorp’s list of industry-leading employers with outstanding workplaces.   It comes as no surprise to Christine Nehring, an associate professor of 15 years who…

Conversations flowed across the room. Alumni shared insights, students took notes, and ideas moved quickly in all directions. This wasn’t a lecture or a panel. It was something different.  The Afternoon Exchange, hosted by UFV Alumni Engagement, brought accomplished  alumni back to campus for an informal event designed to put students and recent grads face-to-face with people who had once been in their shoes. The format resembled speed mentoring with short, rotating…

Tempted by the promise of a trade in which he’d always be inside and dry, UFV alumnus Martin Mwariga (Cert ’16) set his sights on being an electrician after high school. While that promise didn’t always hold true (he’s found himself working outside in the rain more than once), he found a rewarding career path.…

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is deeply saddened by the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this devastating act of violence. We also extend our gratitude and compassion to the first responders and health-care professionals who acted with courage and…

It seems like only yesterday that a photo of Al Tuchscherer and his young family was taken at centre court in the UFV Athletics Centre: Al in the early days of his UFV basketball coaching career and daughter Julia not yet in grade school.  Sometimes, time seems to pass like a fast-break offence, and it’d be nice to call a timeout.  In the…

Dr. Iris Lesser was surprised to find a dearth of resources and information about postpartum physical activity when her first child was born. Nine years later, Iris, an associate professor of kinesiology at UFV, is meeting that need with inclusive, accessible exercise content for every mother who needs it.   Even as an experienced athlete…