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Canada’s 2023 wildfire season burned more than 18.5 million hectares, […]

How One Alumni Mixer Changed a Career A little small talk at an alumni mixer sparked a big career move. Davis Yates (BMgt ’16) and Julie Paquette (BMgt ’21) both attended the Calgary Alumni Mixer last fall. Julie was working as a CPA at Deloitte, while Davis was leading Wrapped Media, a mobile vehicle-wrap marketing […]

UBC Okanagan has conferred its first Bachelor of St’át’imc Language […]

As we continue our Celebrating the Class of 2026 series, the UBC Faculty of Management is proud to spotlight students like Aashi, whose university experience reflects the curiosity, leadership, and resilience that define our community. Every graduate brings a story shaped by meaningful involvement and personal growth, and Aashi’s journey, rooted in connection, service, and a […]

As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we are pleased to highlight Sadra, a master’s graduate whose academic focus, research engagement, and professional development exemplify the depth and rigor of graduate study at UBC Okanagan. His journey demonstrates how advanced coursework, meaningful mentorship, and early research involvement support the transition from undergraduate learning to scholarly […]

As the graduating class speaker for the Faculty of Management, Teresa reflects on a journey shaped by unexpected beginnings, meaningful connections, and transformative opportunities at UBC Okanagan. From discovering a sense of belonging on a new campus to stepping into leadership roles that pushed them beyond their comfort zone, their story captures the spirit of […]