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UBCO cancer researcher wins top student prize

Kelowna Capital News reported on a prize awarded to a UBCO microbiology student. Bhavan Panghali is the recipient of the largest undergraduate award given to an Okanagan student—the $10,000 Pushor […]

Jun 20, 2016

UBCO engineering student awarded Governor General medal

Kelowna Capital News featured UBCO student Muntasir Billah who won the 2016 UBC Governor General’s Gold Medal. The award is presented to the student with the highest academic achievement in […]

Jun 20, 2016

The mission to overhaul CPP and save Gen Y

The Globe and Mail featured work by UBC economics professor Kevin Milligan, on the topic of pension reform as federal and provincial finance ministers prepare to discuss the issue on Monday in Vancouver. […]

Jun 20, 2016

North Van’s Loutet Farm a popular community focal point

North Shore News reported on Loutet Farm, an urban farm in North Vancouver. Managed by the Edible Garden Project, Loutet is supported through the North Shore Neighbourhood House in partnership […]

Jun 20, 2016

Hot fun in the summertime

The Winnipeg Free Press cited a UBC study from the Sauder School of Business for a story on five things you didn’t know about summertime. A 2012 UBC study found babies born […]

Jun 20, 2016

UBCO professor calls education loans unfair for students

Castanet highlighted work by UBCO education professor Christopher Martin. He discussed the reasons why education should be free for everyone. “Higher education should be available to all because it is […]

Jun 20, 2016

UBC president leading after crisis

The Globe and Mail profiled new UBC president Santa Ono, formerly with University of Cincinnati. Ono comes to UBC after a number of crises at UC including the shooting of […]

Jun 20, 2016