KPU News and Stories 24 Aug More KPU programs now free of textbook fees Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Students heading back to class this fall at KPU have more cost-saving options than ever before. Now with more than 1,000 ZTC course sections available each term, 17 entire programs at KPU can be completed without buying a textbook. 19 Aug KPU Farm expands cultural learning spaces with funding support from TD Bank Group Wed, Aug 19, 2026 A $251,000 funding grant from TD is creating spaces for community engagement at a Kwantlen Polytechnic University farm. 18 Aug KPU biologist rethinking lab tests with worms, not rodents Tue, Aug 18, 2026 Mice and rats have long been favoured by scientists for biomedical testing, but a new method from KPU researcher Dr. Kelsie Doering is worming its way to the surface. KPU News Social Media Bluesky Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Flickr August 2026 Aug 24 More KPU programs now free of textbook fees Aug 19 KPU Farm expands cultural learning spaces with funding support from TD Bank Group Aug 18 KPU biologist rethinking lab tests with worms, not rodents Aug 14 KPU celebrates first cohort to complete groundbreaking TCM degree July 2026 Jul 30 KPU welcomes Dianne Doyle as new chair of Board of Governors Jul 29 KPU’s first student residence on track as project continues to advance Jul 28 Province adds 462 skilled-trades training seats at KPU Jul 23 KPU expands applied hop research through partnership with Molson Coors Jul 22 KPU partners with BC Hydro to install EV chargers at Richmond campus Jul 21 KPU appoints Dr. Christina Neigel as next University Librarian Jul 15 KPU joins national initiative to advance AI workforce readiness for students Jul 02 New initiative invites mature students to the classroom for intergenerational learning June 2026 Jun 25 Fashion student’s capstone project awarded for sustainable design Jun 24 KPU takes aim at bias between trades and undergraduate pathways Jun 23 KPU researchers map hidden Himalayan voices in Canada Jun 22 Not just right feelings can disrupt thinking, new KPU research finds Jun 16 KPU Childcare project gives students hands-on learning experience Jun 11 Advocate for pediatric and neurodevelopmental care receives Alumni Excellence Award Jun 10 KPU honours Argel Monte de Ramos with Outstanding Young Alumni Award Jun 09 Distinguished Alumni Award winner Andrew Code urges graduates to think big Jun 08 KPU student and social justice advocate a Top 25 Under 25 honouree Jun 04 KPU’s interior design program awarded six-year reaccreditation Jun 01 New partnership opens shop class up to more Coquitlam students May 2026 May 21 Library team celebrated for advancing Indigenization at KPU May 20 Flexible HR diploma program opens doors to advanced careers May 14 KPU student’s cycling shorts design pedals to win at Student Pitch Competition May 13 KPU English instructor secures $120k grant to bolster research journal May 11 KPU and Adler University partner to expand graduate learning opportunities May 05 KPU opens doors to Langley community, celebrates local impact April 2026 Apr 23 New Indigenous Writer in Residence at KPU puts climate crisis in spotlight Apr 21 ‘Next Level’ exhibit offers glimpse into future of design and innovation Apr 17 Gold and silver for KPU students at provincial skills competition Apr 16 KPU students ready for second annual Student Pitch Competition Apr 13 KPU arts students showcase their work at annual grad show Apr 09 From classroom to community: KPU students’ game helping neurodivergent kids Apr 07 KPU Creative Writing students try their hand at teaching in high school March 2026 Mar 31 KPU celebrates seven winners of inaugural Black Excellence Awards Mar 31 Marketing alumni has full circle moment with KPU Mar 23 ‘This is lifechanging’: Donor’s commitment supports KPU nursing students with full-ride scholarships Mar 20 Alumni panel aims to inspire rising women in leadership at KPU Mar 19 High school students get ahead with tuition-free university courses Mar 17 Racism in health care a focus of symposium at KPU Mar 06 Statement from the KPU Board Chair Mar 05 These Pink Boots are made for brewing: KPU Brewing celebrates International Women’s Day with collaboration beer Mar 03 KPU symposium connects Indigenous and Traditional Chinese Medicine healing traditions February 2026 Feb 27 Internship, global travel, real experience: one student’s KPU journey Feb 24 KPU alumni host creative writing workshops at Surrey Libraries Feb 24 Student health and disability advocate honoured with President’s Outstanding Graduate Award Feb 19 ‘Final Lecture’ beer celebrates legacy of brewing legend and instructor Feb 17 Harvard education scholar to speak at KPU on reimagining student success Feb 12 ‘Chance to be in the ring’: Mentorship program offers students real-world experience in politics Feb 10 Courses with zero textbook cost making ‘a real impact’ at KPU Feb 09 Leena Minifie joins KPU as Indigenous Filmmaker in Residence Feb 05 ‘It’s something very personal’: KPU Surrey gets a new mural Feb 03 KPU students brew signature recipes Feb 02 New medical school pathways expand options for KPU students January 2026 Jan 27 Third Age Learning at Kwantlen returns with options for lifelong learning Jan 23 Fine arts instructors present creative research in new art exhibit Jan 21 KPU creates pathway for students in Africa with groundbreaking agreement Jan 19 Anthology from KPU scholars highlights enduring power of poetry Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 28 Next page
24 Aug More KPU programs now free of textbook fees Mon, Aug 24, 2026 Students heading back to class this fall at KPU have more cost-saving options than ever before. Now with more than 1,000 ZTC course sections available each term, 17 entire programs at KPU can be completed without buying a textbook.
19 Aug KPU Farm expands cultural learning spaces with funding support from TD Bank Group Wed, Aug 19, 2026 A $251,000 funding grant from TD is creating spaces for community engagement at a Kwantlen Polytechnic University farm.
18 Aug KPU biologist rethinking lab tests with worms, not rodents Tue, Aug 18, 2026 Mice and rats have long been favoured by scientists for biomedical testing, but a new method from KPU researcher Dr. Kelsie Doering is worming its way to the surface.
