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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland are launching a new partnership to help high school students navigate post-secondary life and plan for their future. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/10...

Zena Mitchell, KPU Vice-President of Students, and Chantelle Krish, CEO of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, speak to a student participant.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A recent graduate from The Wilson School of Design at @kwantlenu.bsky.social is taking his work to the world stage. Brian Patterson's work will be featured at Dutch Design Week, one of Europe's largest design events. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/10...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Former B.C. cabinet minister Dr. George Abbott will deliver a public talk on Oct. 6 at @kwantlenu.bsky.social about how historic injustices against Indigenous Peoples in B.C. continue to shape the province today. Read more and register for this free event: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social is inviting the community to its annual open house on Oct. 3. The event features engaging booths hosted by faculties and departments, campus tours, free applications, prizes, activities, free refreshments, live entertainment and more. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Through a new partnership with the Canadian Marketing Association, @kwantlenu.bsky.social students now have a streamlined path to becoming Chartered Marketers — Canada’s only nationally-recognized professional marketing credential. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social instructor Nazanine Hozar is in the running for the Giller Prize — Canada’s leading and most influential literary prize for fiction. "Never in my career did I imagine such a thing, because it’s so rare," she says. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What does justice look like when the goal is not punishment, but healing, accountability and stronger relationships? That question is at the heart of a new book from @kwantlenu.bsky.social instructor Dr. Alana Abramson. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social alums Marc Bains and Stephanie Cadieux are being appointed to the Order of British Columbia. The Order is the province’s highest honour and recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to British Columbia and beyond. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Indigenous artist, writer, game designer and scholar Theodore Bonnah will spend the coming months advancing an Inuit-inspired roleplaying game while sharing his creative practice with the @kwantlenu.bsky.social community as Indigenous Artist in Residence. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

KPU researcher Dr. Michael Bomford will spend the next year creating a plan to restore and manage bogs in a way that protects biodiversity, supports Indigenous traditions and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

Dr. Michael Bomford with Sustainable Agriculture students.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Third Age Learning at Kwantlen is returning this fall with plenty of opportunities for lifelong learning. Registration for the new season opens tomorrow, with courses starting on Sept. 25. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A pest is threatening B.C. vineyards, but @kwantlenu.bsky.social researchers have found a sustainable solution — a mix of parasitoid wasps, nematodes and fungi. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/09...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Students heading back to class this fall at @kwantlenu.bsky.social have more cost-saving options than ever before. Now with more than 1,000 zero textbook cost course sections available, 17 entire programs at KPU can be completed without buying a textbook. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/08...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A $251K grant from TD is creating spaces for community engagement and cultural learning at a @kwantlenu.bsky.social farm. The funding will support initiatives such as the development of an Indigenous Medicine Garden and a Traditional Chinese Medicine Garden. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/08...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Mice and rats have long been favoured by scientists for biomedical testing, but a new method from @kwantlenu.bsky.social researcher Dr. Kelsie Doering is worming its way to the surface. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/08...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The first cohort of a new program at @kwantlenu.bsky.social is celebrating a major milestone after completing studies in Canada's first public post-secondary Traditional Chinese Medicine degree program. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/08...

TCM students and faculty gather with dignitaries at a celebration event at KPU Richmond.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The @kwantlenu.bsky.social Board of Governors has elected Dianne Doyle as its new chair. "This is a pivotal year for KPU with a presidential search, a strategic planning process and ongoing fiscal challenges that face all universities,” she says. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Plans for the first student housing development at @kwantlenu.bsky.social are continuing to advance ahead of construction, which is expected to begin early 2027. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

Rendering of student housing building at KPU.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Fraser Valley is home to a new research and development site dedicated to strengthening BC's hop industry. Led by KPU's Applied Genomics Centre and Molson Coors, the new hop yard will host field trials of newly-developed hop varieties and more. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social is expanding access to EV chargers through a new partnership with BC Hydro. Thirteen EV charging ports have been installed at KPU Richmond, supporting sustainable transportation for students, staff, faculty and the Richmond community. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Dr. Christina Neigel, a respected academic leader committed to enhancing the student experience, is joining @kwantlenu.bsky.social as the new University Librarian. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

Christina Neigel inside KPU Surrey library.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social is helping prepare students for AI in the workforce. Joining the AI Workforce Readiness program, KPU faculty are helping develop accessible learning resources that introduce students to applied AI across different disciplines. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A new initiative at @kwantlenu.bsky.social is bringing together students from different stages of life for an enriching learning experience. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/07...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A @kwantlenu.bsky.social fashion student is being awarded for innovative and sustainable design. Naiomi Chin received the TÉLIO Impact Award for her capstone project Citizen Collective — a versatile capsule wardrobe for fashion-forward corporate professionals. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

In a new book profiling Himalayan writers in Canada, KPU scholars ask us to look more broadly at what counts as Canadian literature. "The Hazy Himalayas: A Short Introduction to Canadian Writers of Nepali, Bhutanese, and Tibetan Descent" is a free digital book. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

Dr. Asma Sayed and Dr. Pushpa Raj Acharya

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New research from KPU has found people with OCD with intense Not Just Right Experiences — mental discomfort in seeing a picture hanging crooked, feeling the need to walk on an even number of sidewalk cracks — may have greater difficulty switching between tasks. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

Overwhelmed woman sits on floor in child's pose.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Dr. Farah Rattansi has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children with autism and diverse developmental needs. Now, the @kwantlenu.bsky.social alum is being recognized with an Alumni Excellence Award. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Argel Monte de Ramos is a Filipino-Canadian performing artist who has dedicated his career to advocating for marginalized communities within the performing arts. Now, he's being recognized with an Outstanding Young Alumni Award from @kwantlenu.bsky.social. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Twelve years after graduating from @kwantlenu.bsky.social and launching a successful international finance career, Andrew Code is being honoured with a 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award from KPU. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

KPU helped Desmond Tompkins turn hands-on learning and a strong sense of community into real-world impact — and he’s using those experiences to lift up young artists. The @kwantlenu.bsky.social student is now being celebrated with a Top 25 Under 25 Award. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Bachelor of Interior Design at the Wilson School of Design at @kwantlenu.bsky.social is being awarded a six-year reaccreditation by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) for delivering exceptional, practice-ready education. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Coquitlam students are getting greater access to woodworking classes — thanks to a new program at @kwantlenu.bsky.social. The program provides safety training to Coquitlam School District teachers, allowing them to teach shop class at their respective schools. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/06...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

From implementing the Brian Deer classification system to creating innovative Indigenous-focused learning spaces, the KPU Library's efforts are being celebrated with a 2026 JEDI Award. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

KPU Library team and presenters, standing (from left): Brigette Liang, Cleire Lauron, Todd Mundle, Kelsey Chaban, Rachel Chong, Edna Kalfon, Judy Taylor, Nicole Von Kledtke, Dr. Asma Sayed, Leona Wei Li and KPU President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Diane Purvey. Not pictured: Joanne Skabar.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

A redesigned business diploma program that offers students significant new flexibility will launch this fall at @kwantlenu.bsky.social. The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Human Resources Management is designed for students seeking a career-focused credential. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

Mature students are seated in a classroom with laptops open in front of them.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sophie Becker earned first place in the Student Pitch Competition at KPU, winning over judges with a design for specialized cycling apparel suited for female cyclists. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

First-place winner Sophie Becker presents her idea for a cycling shorts system.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

In the humanities research journal IDEAH, all articles published are available free to the public immediately upon publication. KPU English instructor Dr. Lindsey Seatter, who is editor-in-chief, sees that as an important democratization of knowledge. Read full story: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

KPU and Adler University have established a new partnership to expand graduate study opportunities for KPU students. The partnership provides expedited admission to programs offered at Adler’s Vancouver campus for students who meet entrance requirements. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

Dr. David Burns, Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem at KPU, and Dr. Brad O’Hara, Interim Provost at Adler University sign an agreement to expand graduate study opportunities.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@kwantlenu.bsky.social is inviting Langley to a free, all ages community event on May 9. Community Day @ KPU will feature games, giveaways, a live DJ and more. Guests can also check out KPU Science Rendezvous, a family-friendly science and art festival. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/05...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Katlia Lafferty is beginning a term as Indigenous Writer in Residence at @kwantlenu.bsky.social. A Dene activist and author, her latest book is Mother Earth Is Our Elder: A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Design students at @kwantlenu.bsky.social are taking their projects to the Next Level at their upcoming graduation show. The trade-show style exhibition on April 23 will showcase the creative work of graduating KPU Wilson School of Design students. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Students from @kwantlenu.bsky.social had medal moments at the 2026 Skills Canada BC Competition, with two students qualifying for the national contest in May. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

It’s like Dragon’s Den, but instead of impressing millionaire investors with a profitable startup, @kwantlenu.bsky.social students are preparing to deliver their best business pitch to industry judges. The Student Pitch Competition is May 1 at KPU Richmond. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

Dyle Cortez, Honey Mathew and Siddhanta Roy celebrate on winning the Student Pitch Competition in 2025.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

KPU Fine Arts students are busy getting ready for the annual grad show. This years’ theme is Present Tense. Graduating students are creating pieces that explore what the theme means to them through a variety of materials and mediums. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

An educational card game created by @kwantlenu.bsky.social students is now helping neurodivergent children in the community. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

Natania Huckabay and Emmily Martins, seated at a table with their card game.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Students from @kwantlenu.bsky.social recently partnered with local school districts to teach creative writing in high school classrooms. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/04...

KPU Creative Writing student Isabelle Reader leads a class discussion.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Seven @kwantlenu.bsky.social community members have been recognized with Black Excellence Awards for making a meaningful difference at KPU and beyond. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/03...

Presenters and award-winners pose for a photo on stage.

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is working with a Marketing graduate to design the new Child Care Centre. using Plan Your Space, KPU is able to visualize their floorplan before construction begins. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/03...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Alison Derksen's educational journey at KPU is being supported by the Steve and Karen McDonald Nursing Endowed Entrance Scholarship. The scholarship covers the cost of her entire program, allowing her to focus solely on her studies. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/03...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A panel dedicated to empowering rising women in leadership is coming to @kwantlenu.bsky.social next week. The event features networking and a panel of five industry leaders — all KPU alumni — sharing their insights on what it takes to lead in today’s world. Learn more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/03...

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KPU News @kpumedia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

High school students are getting a head start on their post-secondary studies at @kwantlenu.bsky.social. Through KPU's Biomedical and Health Science program, students take university-level courses that count towards both high school and post-secondary credits. Read more: www.kpu.ca/news/2026/03...

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