Making a difference in the classroom
Mackenzie Bouchard Hooker wants to be a catalyst for positive change in the education system and she's using the knowledge she gained at UNBC to make a difference in the lives of her students. The three-time UNBC graduate is the Valedictorian at Ceremony 1 at UNBC's 2022 Convocation.
Levelling up career prospects
Dyra Pridham credits UNBC's Master of Business Administration program with helping to improve her career prospects. Pridham returned to university after having already started her career and will provide the valedictory address at Ceremony 2 at UNBC's 2022 Convocation.
Excellence in educating future educators
School of Education Lecturer Glen Thielmann has earned plaudits for how he engages all learners, gives students the chance to take their lead in their learning and his in-depth knowledge of course content. Recently he received the Teacher Educator award from the Association of BC Deans of Education for his work with UNBC and School District 57.
Building supports for Indigenous students
UNBC Three Minute Thesis winner Cheri Brown is studying the lived experience of Indigenous students at post-secondary institutions. She hopes her findings will lead to more supports for Indigenous learners.
16,000 petition signers, 16,000 alumni
This month the 16,000th UNBC graduate will cross the stage at Convocation. The University is recognizing the milestone with the #UNBCPayItForward Campaign to help support the next 16,000 graduates.
Facilities Management Building achieves Passive House certification
As we celebrate Earth Day, learn more about our new Facilities Management Building, UNBC's second certified Passive House.
UNBC named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
Canada's Green University has made the grade as one Canada's Greenest Employers for a 10th time.
SWAPing knowledge
Wildlife and Fisheries student Rachelle Foubert is the first Canadian student to take part in the Student Wildlands Adventure Program (SWAP). She will spend a week in Tennessee learning about the fish and wildlife of the region's forests and parks.
Studying vibrations in tall wood buildings
Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Jianhui Zhou received a Canada Foundation for Innovation grant to purchase equipment to continue his research on how to make wood buildings more comfortable for occupants.