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KPU students pose with gold and silver medals.

Gold and silver for KPU students at provincial skills competition

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

KPU students had medal moments at the 2026 Skills Canada BC Competition, with two students qualifying for the national contest in May.

Dyle Cortez, Honey Mathew and Siddhanta Roy

KPU students ready for second annual Student Pitch Competition

Thu, Apr 16, 2026

On May 1, eight student teams from KPU will put their best foot forward at the second annual Student Pitch Competition. The interdisciplinary competition at KPU Richmond will bring together a diverse group of students determined to convince judges their business, product, innovation or social initiative is worth supporting.

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KPU arts students showcase their work at annual grad show

Mon, Apr 13, 2026

Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) are busy getting ready for the annual...

April 2026
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

December 2025
Dec 22	‘So much rich learning’: KPU Library launches Indigenous oral storytelling series
Dec 19	Graphic design students explore residential school history through visual lens
Dec 10	KPU students and alumni recognized for graphic design excellence
Dec 05	KPU partners with Western Community College to expand pathways for learning
Dec 03	How Jane Austen remains relevant 250 years on: Q&A with Dr. Lindsey Seatter

November 2025
Nov 28	Fraser Health licensed practical nurses upskill credentials at KPU
Nov 27	Brewing students showcase signature beer
Nov 26	Chan Sisters Foundation advances TCM research, creates new student award with $250k gift
Nov 25	Indigenous author talks reconciliation for KPU Provost Presents event
Nov 24	KPU and Bond University create new pathway to advance law education
Nov 18	KPU students give back with BC Children’s Hospital holiday card fundraiser
Nov 17	‘It’s pretty near and dear to our hearts’: KPU community rides for mental health
Nov 14	Awakening ceremony marks start of child care centre construction at KPU
Nov 07	Fine arts student and instructor commemorate Remembrance Day with poppy art display
Nov 04	Design student creates temperature-adjusting jacket for outdoor sports

October 2025
Oct 30	New partnership streamlines credentials for internationally-trained professionals
Oct 29	KPU hosts fourth annual Bike-A-Thon for men's mental health
Oct 28	‘Horror is palpable’ in scary movies from Turkiye, KPU researcher finds
Oct 27	KPU students turning library walls into galleries
Oct 22	KPU researcher named Canada Research Chair in Wrongful Convictions
Oct 22	KPU researcher awarded Canada Research Chair in Race, Food and Health
Oct 21	Garlic holds promise as antiviral treatment, according to KPU research
Oct 20	Student-crafted brew recognized at the BC Beer Awards
Oct 14	KPU instructor launches virtual guide on decolonizing educational practices
Oct 09	KPU instructor improves mental health resiliency among youth in Uganda
Oct 08	Researchers crack down on infectious disease in honey beehives
Oct 07	KPU and EllisDon partner to support skills training for hospital project
Oct 06	Scotiabank renews support for Strive Dual Credit Program with $240,750 donation
Oct 03	Genome BC invests $1M to advance agri-tech innovations at KPU

September 2025
Sep 29	KPU Surrey to welcome first on-campus housing
Sep 25	Honouring a decade of wisdom: KPU celebrates Lekeyten’s journey as Elder in Residence

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