February is Black History Month. As we celebrate the accomplishments of Black people in our communities, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project Advisor Cynthia Williams reminds us of why we also need to emphasize the importance of celebrating Black joy.

Eighteen Respectful Acknowledgement pledge plaques will be on display in the buildings at the UNBC Prince George campus.

Afro-Caribbean Student Association co-presidents Yemeena Eyob and Claudia Yaya share their perspective on Black Excellence Day and reflect on their experiences in student leadership positions at UNBC.

UNBC students are working with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to help in a review of the Official Community Plan for Electoral Area A, which encompasses the areas of Salmon Valley, Nukko Lake, Chief Lake and Ness Lake. 

Political Science and Geography student Will Hanlon turned an Undergraduate Research Experience project with Political Science Professor Dr. Gary Wilson into his first co-authored published academic paper.

In 2023, UNBC students cultivated their curiosity, researchers fostered local solutions for global impact, alumni empowered northern communities and the University community took action on Truth and Reconciliation.

Starting in September, students in the Nass Valley will be able to work towards fluency in the Nisg̱a'a language thanks to a new degree program from the Wilp Wilx̱o’oskwhl Nisg̱a’a Institute and UNBC.

After working in her chosen field for a decade, Annika Putt was lured back into academia by the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research team examining the eulachon fishery population in Haisla traditional territory along B.C.'s northwest coast.

UNBC's research income increased for the fourth straight year in the latest Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities rankings produced by Research Infosource Inc.