2013 Press Releases

January 2024
Lag in living standards has 'unhealthy' implications, says public policy expert
KPU hosts first annual New Moon Gala to support Indigenous scholarships
December 2023
Design instructor and entrepreneur stares down dragons
Fraser River estuary highlighted in free new resource created by KPU instructor
November 2023
KPU awarded for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
KPU community gives students a helping hand through GivingTuesday charitable campaign
High school students compete for STEM glory in Kwantlen Science Challenge
Teacher and KPU alum receives premier's award for social justice leadership
KPU Applied Genomics Centre researchers probe disease in at-risk fish stocks
Textbook fees erased in one-quarter of KPU classes this fall
What makes a good teacher? KPU instructor explores school, education in new book
Just one button: Science World talk centres on creativity within constraint
KPU hosts university's first-ever summit on research in agriculture technology
KPU grad finds success researching how to turn back the clock
October 2023
KPU now a designated Age-Friendly University
KPU takes steps to become more accessible
Top five scary movies for Halloween, according to KPU horror film scholar
KPU author recovers 'own sense of home' in book-length poem
KPU literary conference on Indian Ocean region to draw global scholars
KPU economics instructor adds new soccer honour to storied career
KPU and Green River College agreement offers more choices for students
KPU graphic design students win national awards
New lab at KPU Langley ready for expansion of nursing programs
KPU researchers awarded $1 million to grow idea for year-round sustainable berry production
KPU preparing for rare sighting of annular solar eclipse
September 2023
KPU community celebrates launch of Indigenous Studies Department
KPU alum brews cold one in honour of pint pioneering grandfather
Third Age Learning at KPU offers plenty to TALK about this fall
Napatsi Folger is KPU's new Indigenous Artist and Writer in Residence
KPU Board of Governors welcomes five new members
KPU-ILSC agreement promises seamless transition for more students
Poetry in public: KPU authors to read from latest works
TD Bank Group investment in KPU Farm to open doors to community
New mindfulness program to support KPU design students
Reconciliation Flag raised at KPU Surrey
Support for Ignite a Dream fundraising event continues to grow
Student's Orange Shirt Day design a reminder Every Child Matters
Early childhood care and education studies begin at KPU
August 2023
Indigenous communities offer new lessons to KPU nursing students
Visiting design student piques interest of major B.C. brand
Newcomers need multiple safety nets to achieve food security, says KPU researcher
Climate change and global inequality explored in verse by KPU author
Social media can worsen cultural understanding, KPU scholar finds
New psychology degree to prepare grads for alternative careers
July 2023
New KPU technology programs focus on cloud computing security and app development
Barn proposed as Kwantlen Polytechnic University makes safety and security upgrades
KPU's FIFA Women's World Cup Connection
KPU accounting instructor named one of BC Business Magazine’s 30 Under 30
Sustainability partnership grows options for students at Melville School of Business
Honest people may understand us better, KPU psychology researchers find
KPU receives funding to support internationally-educated nurses
June 2023
KPU exploring potential for student housing
KPU artist’s work keys on importance of protecting biodiversity
KPU expands leadership in equity and inclusive communities
Dean of Arts Teaching Award Spotlight: Betty Anne Buirs
KPU unveils tuition waiver, new framework for action, to advance truth and reconciliation
Vancouver Interior designer Jeremy Senko wins Distinguished Alumni Award
Small business advocate wins Distinguished Alumni Award from KPU
Young marketing specialist wins 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from KPU
'Unbelievably rewarding': Vancouver historian Sharon Meen to receive honorary degree from KPU