2010 Press Releases

August 2020
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
KPU presents Bill Wright with Honorary Degree
Education leader receives honorary degree from Kwantlen Polytechnic University
May 2020
New KPU program focuses on food security and sustainability
Fine arts show at KPU reflects moves online due to COVID-19
New Indigenous artwork at KPU Langley
April 2020
KPU Instructors produce ‘ear savers’ for local hospital
March 2020
KSA and KPU donate $200,000 for KPU students during COVID-19 pandemic
Summer 2020 Semester at KPU – alternative delivery of classes only
KPU donates supplies to hospitals during COVID-19
KPU instructors nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
February 2020
KPU alumna is now the Dean of the Wilson School of Design
KPU accounting students shine in competition
Geo-Forums at KPU tackle transit and mobility South of the Fraser
Next KPU Science World Speaker Series: science and art collide
KPU course helps students with disabilities get ahead
KPU’s Canada Research Chair and the lifespan study
January 2020
Years in the making: KPU Fine Arts instructor showcases at MOA
KDocsFF 2020 Film Festival fights for the truth
Sci-fi meets Bollywood at the next KPU Science World talk
December 2019
From lawyer to designer: one student’s global journey to hone her passion
KPU students win scholarships to study globally
November 2019
KPU installs Indigenous signage
KPU Tech welcomes future students to experience trades and tech
Depression linked to nutrition in middle aged and older Canadians
October 2019
KPU launches first zero textbook cost degree in North America
KPU named best brewery in BC
Western Canada’s largest portfolio day returns to KPU
Experience what is possible at KPU Richmond Open House
KPU Alumni receive awards
Former Arts Umbrella CEO to receive Honorary Degree from KPU
Leader in educational technology receives honorary degree from KPU
Surrey: A City of Stories author receives honorary degree from KPU
Pooni Sisters powerful story to be shown at KPU
Kwantlen Polytechnic University signs up to carbon neutrality target
TALK chats transit options for seniors
September 2019
Mitacs funding enables hands-on experience for KPU student
Three Indigenous women appointed to KPU Board of Governors
Donation helps international students with scholarships, emergency funding and more
Tech design grad wins at international design conference
August 2019
John Mitchell Legacy Scholarship helps brewing students
July 2019
KPU offers the first design program in Canada with zero textbook cost
Discovering language and farming from France to Mexico