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Pursuing education to serve

When her first nation signs its first-ever treaty, Stephanie Charlie wants to be there.

May 6, 2010 - by by Basil Waugh

Music, TV entertainer has talent for business

You don’t have to read tabloids to know that child entertainers don’t have the best track record for adjusting to life after show business.

May 6, 2010 - by by Basil Waugh

Determination to start over

With the piles of homework, hours of lectures and lots of stressful exams, most students can’t wait to escape school at the end of the day. For Nantha Rajkumar its different—she can’t stay away.

May 6, 2010 - by by Heather Amos

School of Engineering graduates first Okanagan cohort

This June, an important milestone will be reached with the graduation of the School’s first cohort of students, who began their studies in 2005.

May 6, 2010 - by by Jody Jacob

Engineering a first in the Okanagan

When Erin Johnston steps across the stage this June to accept her degree in electrical engineering, she will be part of the first graduating cohort of the School of Engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna.

May 6, 2010 - by by Jody Jacob

Law grad had to flee homeland

Teklemichael Sahlemariam never takes justice for granted.
The UBC law graduate knows too well the costs of injustice.

May 6, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan

Pharmacy grad ready for adventure

Like most Vancouverites, Bobby Taylor cheered himself hoarse during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. But as a Paralympic medalist and a volunteer at Whistler, Taylor enjoyed a ringside seat.

May 6, 2010 - by by Lorraine Chan

Olympic organizer, TV ranter, Gen X author, astronaut to receive UBC honorary degrees

The architect of Canada’s Golden 2010 Games, a much-loved Canadian comedian, an acclaimed B.C. writer and artist, and an accomplished astronaut and engineer are among the 12 individuals who will receive honorary degrees this year from the University of British Columbia.

May 6, 2010

A big heart powers his moving muscles ride

Like Clark Kent, upon first encounter Keith Martin doesn’t appear to be a super hero. It is only upon reflecting on his accomplishments that you realize how special he is.

May 6, 2010 - by by Erinrose Handy

In the news

Controversy over Arctic conference Michael Byers, professor of international law and politics at UBC, discussed important issues that emerged about the Arctic from a meeting between Canada, Russia, Denmark, Norway […]

May 6, 2010 - by Highlights of UBC media coverage in April 2010. Compiled by Heather Amos

djavad mowafaghian foundation supports childhood education and health projects at UBC with $4M gifts

The djavad mowafaghian foundation has made a contribution of $4 million toward biodiversity outreach and early childhood development research at the University of British Columbia.

May 5, 2010

UBC researchers design new biomaterial that mimics muscle elasticity

University of British Columbia researchers have cast artificial proteins into a new solid biomaterial that very closely mimics the elasticity of muscle.

May 5, 2010

An appetite for service

Dharamsi, a fourth-year Integrated Sciences Program (ISP) student, has turned her passion for all things nutrition-related—the, social, cultural, physiological and developmental impact of food—into a guiding principle.

May 5, 2010 - by by Chris Balma

Major donation, screenings, star alumni mark 40th anniversary of UBC film program

Leading international filmmakers will serve as multicultural mentors for UBC film students thanks to a $1 million donation from Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications.

May 4, 2010

UBC journalism class wins top North American award

Ten students from the UBC Graduate School of Journalism’s International Reporting class, led by former 60 Minutes producer and UBC Associate Professor Peter Klein, have won a top U.S. journalism award.

May 3, 2010