KPU News and Stories

June 2021
KPU welcomes Randall Heidt as vice president, External Affairs
KPU students create shelter for analogue space missions
Experienced health care professional appointed associate dean in the Faculty of Health
Two KPU instructors receive inaugural Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
KPU researcher receives Canada Research Chair in Nutrition Informatics
KPU instructor wins YWCA Women of Distinction Award
May 2021
New KPU study suggests Okanagan could satisfy local diets by producing its own food
KPU students can study medicine at St. George’s University
KPU instructor wins BC Achievement award
KPU announces $3-million donation from the Dr. Sherman Jen Education Foundation
April 2021
KPU vice president wins corporate leadership award
KPU Brewing releases limited-edition student signature recipe beers
KPU fine arts exhibit highlights ecological justice
March 2021
Your COVID questions answered at webinar
KPU VP Finance elected for fellowship of CPA
Study abroad exchanges move online at KPU
KPU instructor and NEVR founder nominated for YWCA award
Celebrating International Women’s Day with a KPU Brewing and Pink Boots Collaboration
Grant helps under-employed people start a new career
February 2021
KDocsFF 2021 Film Festival moves online with biggest lineup of films
Health care assistant program at KPU gets more seats
KPU announces first students to graduate in ground-breaking fully inclusive program
New cutting edge KPU research centre helps local agricultural sector find solutions
January 2021
Brewing legend Nancy More’s award presented for first time
Tech apparel grads produce designs focused on outdoor enthusiasts
December 2020
KPU Sustainable Agriculture program donates $42,000 worth of food to food bank
Survey finds COVID-19 has Canadians asking for better food systems and food access
KPU instructor receives award from RCMP commissioner
November 2020
KPU Zero Textbook Cost initiative saves students millions during pandemic
KPU Alumni Association joins Giving Tuesday as Challenge Champion
KPU researchers receive NSERC award for biopesticides
KPU interdisciplinary approach wins award
October 2020
KPU researchers release new book about food and Canadian identity
KPU researcher creates digital memorial for individuals affected by fatal overdoses
KPU dean wins at Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Awards
New KPU regalia reflects new chancellor’s Indigenous roots
Andrea Woo receives Distinguished Alumni Award from KPU
KPU instructor wins community award
New KPU Brewing award encourages diversity and inclusion
September 2020
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce celebrates 30-year relationship with KPU
KPU researcher elected to the Royal Society of Canada
August 2020
Redesigned farrier program starts this fall at KPU
Third Age Learning at KPU moves online for Fall 2020
KPU joins consortium to offer more international study opportunities
KPU students reach final of Canadian car design competition
KPU Researcher awarded Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies
Former KPU instructor creates scholarship for interior design students
July 2020
KPU joins in virtual Pride celebrations
Two new appointments for Board of Governors at KPU
Tara Clowes appointed KPU’s Vice President, Finance
KPU partners with NEC to provide students with degree opportunities
New e-book tackles relationship violence pandemic
KPU instructor explores the Sikh view on happiness
ISFS Food Survey asks Canadians about access and concerns during pandemic
Safety paramount as essential in-person classes restart
KPU Honorary Alumna Award goes to Harriet Ronaghan
June 2020
KPU design grad wows judges at Core77 Awards
New KPU Program to Train the Next Wave of Communication Professionals
Kim Baird to become KPU’s next chancellor
Pandemic highlights challenge of accessing fresh vegetables for vulnerable communities