KPU News and Stories

September 2025
KPU instructor pens new AI playbook for educators
KPU instructor honoured by Royal Society of Canada
August 2025
Student research examines who turns to social media for mental health support
KPU research on preventing youth violence now empowering community
Nepali literature the focus of global symposium at KPU
Balbir Gurm leaves KPU with a legacy of mentorship, advocacy, and innovation
New partnership expands housing options for KPU students
KPU Associate Dean creates free soccer program for refugee youth
Prisoners can get free support through a student-operated helpline
“I can’t imagine doing anything else”: KPU grad aids B.C.’s honey bee population
July 2025
Birthdays could offer clues to mental illness, KPU researchers find
Celebrating International Beer Day at the KPU brewery
KPU board of governors appoints Erin Barnes as new chair
KPU officially launches its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
KPU hosts trades camp for young students
‘I was in disbelief’: KPU instructor collaborates with Peter Gabriel on music video
KPU International students build community during rock climbing event
Climate storyteller receives $2.5 million grant
KPU named home of Canada’s first genomics Technology Access Centre
New KPU partnership provides international students with extra support
KPU researchers experiment with new citrus hop
KPU alum launches new creative hub in Vancouver
New drug-resistant parasitic worm discovered in West Africa
June 2025
KPU journalism class partners with Black Press Media to investigate disaster preparedness in B.C.
KPU launches fast-track brewing and engineering programs
‘A big difference’: KPU chaplains support students
Burlesque meets academia: KPU researcher and Virago Nation explore Indigenous sexuality
‘Each chair has its own story’: KPU design students’ work on display at Museum of Vancouver  
KPU honours Hong Yan Melody Pan with 2025 Alumni Excellence Award
KPU researcher Dr. Paul Adams receives Distinguished Scholarship Award
’30-under-30’ innovator to receive Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Indigenous lawyer honoured with Distinguished Alumni Award from KPU
New Indigenous artworks to be unveiled at KPU convocation ceremonies
Kwantlen Farmers Market opens for the season
Dr. Bruce Choy appointed next KPU President and Vice-Chancellor
May 2025
Words into Worlds: KPU instructor Aislinn Hunter inspires artwork in Surrey Art Gallery exhibition
Straight from the horse’s mouth: Farriers of the future from KPU get hands-on work experience
KPU students head to nationals after winning gold at skills competition
KPU awards Surrey Pretrial Services Centre for community impact
Coast Salish artist fills KPU Richmond with Sea of Salmon
KPU offers internationally-educated nurses tuition-free course to prepare for job market
'Humbled and honoured': Lee Beavington wins B.C. teaching award
A crusader for social justice is recognized for his distinguished service
From B.C. to Britain: KPU fashion grads gain direct access to UK degree
KPU opens doors to 'plant some seeds' and inspire Indigenous youth
Growth and transformation: Wilson School of Design hosts grad show
April 2025
KPU researchers develop test to help protect salmon against disease
Pitch Perfect: KPU’s first annual Student Pitch Competition
Statement on tragedy at Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival
Amazing Chemistry: Celebrating Preet Nagra’s 25 years at KPU
KPU festival celebrates South Asian arts and culture
‘Leaving behind my second home’: Graduating KPU fine arts students say farewell  
KPU’s Wilson School of Design ranked among world’s top design institutions
KPU launches new exchange program to welcome students from Tunisia
From crochet to murals: KPU fine arts students host graduation exhibition
Youth leaders at KPU awarded for pride advocacy
KPU and Surrey Libraries team up to spark creativity in aspiring writers
March 2025
Brewing students craft Chinese-inspired beer with Osmanthus flowers
KPU students take part in free clothing swap 
MLA George Anderson to speak at KPU Anti-Racism Symposium