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Thrilled to see federal support for this vital work. Our collaboration with the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society blends Indigenous knowledge and new technology to protect communities from wildfire—work that will have a lasting impact here in the Interior and beyond.

Last week, we gathered downtown to celebrate the latest mural to be created by UBCO visual arts students. 'Hope Floats' is the sixth mural created as part of an annual summer course led by instructors Jorden and David Doody. Read more: bit.ly/4fKrZiT

The annual UBC Constitutional Lecture returns on Thurs, Sept 11 with guest speaker the Honourable Justice Mary Moreau of the Supreme Court of Canada. More info about the talk: events.ok.ubc.ca/event/ubc-cons…

Congratulations to Dr. Melissa McHale and UBC SOE Okanagan's own Dr. Lisa Tobber -- both recipients of Wall Fellowships, UBC's most prestigious internal research awards, both doing amazing work right here in the Okanagan! news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/08/26/ubc…

More than 1,200 students welcomed to UBCO during move-In day #Kelowna castanet.net/news/Kelowna/5…

UBC Okanagan sees record domestic enrolment #Kelowna castanet.net/news/Kelowna/5…

Four Southern Interior community foundations have united to support wildfire research at UBC Okanagan—empowering scientists to develop tools to protect communities from fire. give.ubc.ca/news/community…

A welcome back message from UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon (Benoit-Antoine Bacon). 💙

Four Southern Interior community foundations have united to expand wildfire research at UBC Okanagan, supporting scientists as they develop tools and technologies to help protect communities from fire. Learn more: loom.ly/5kNfo78 #WildfireResearch #UBCO

Congratulations to @UBCOkanagan's Joanna Cockerline on her 2025 #GillerPrize longlist nomination for Still! This is the third consecutive year where a UBCO author was nominated! Find out more about Joanna's first novel, Still, here: news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/09/11/new…

Join us for UBC Okanagan Homecoming as we celebrate 20 years of UBCO! We're kicking things off this evening at Nonis Field where the Heat will take on the Thunderbirds. Tomorrow, I hope to see everyone at the Principal's BBQ & Campus Open House! More info: alumni.ubc.ca/ubc-homecoming…

This week UBCO welcomed the 1st cohort in the Bachelor of Secwépemc Language Fluency program, UBCO's 4th & final Interior Salish degree. Thanks to Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert for attending this important milestone for Indigenous language revitalization in BC news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/09/18/ubc…

Wishing everyone celebrating UBC Okanagan and beyond a joyous and peaceful Navratri!

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone who celebrates at UBC Okanagan and worldwide. Shanah Tovah!

The University of British Columbia has ranked 2nd in Canada and 33rd overall in the 2025 NTU World University Rankings, which recognizes the scientific performance of the top universities worldwide. Learn more: bit.ly/4gDiySK

As he concludes his service as Rehan Sadiq, please join me in thanking my friend and colleague, Dr. Rehan Sadiq, for his 17 years of exemplary service to @UBCOkanagan as an academic leader, researcher, teacher and mentor. All the best at Nazarbayev U! principal.ok.ubc.ca/farewell-rehan/

Two of UBC Okanagan’s first donors, Anna Hunt-Binkley and Manse Binkley, help students stay on track through times of crisis. give.ubc.ca/donor-spotligh…

Sept 30 is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian residential school system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. Connect with local events, educational & advocacy resources, and wellness supports: ok.ubc.ca/about/indigeno…

Through visionary philanthropy, The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation is empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals at UBC Okanagan. give.ubc.ca/donor-spotligh…