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KPU interdisciplinary instructor wins B.C. teaching award
Lee Beavington was recognized for his contributions to student-centred education
KPU criminology instructor admits to sexually harassing 3 B.C. university students, 2 VPD coworkers
Keiron McConnell is on leave from the university, but KPU cannot reveal when the decision was made, citing privacy legislation
KPU researchers develop new test to save B.C.’s salmon population
Biology instructor Paul Adams worked with a team of student research assistants on the project
KPU board of governors pass draft audited financial statements, approve engineering physics diploma and brewing certificate
Members of the board also received an update on the fiscal year 2026 budget amid lower summer enrolments
KPU youth leaders awarded for pride advocacy
Destiny Lang and Liam Ruel were recognized by Sher Vancouver for outstanding advocacy and leadership in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
Tunisian university students enter Global Exchange program at KPU
The program will give a select few international students the opportunity to study at KPU through funding from Global Affairs Canada
KSA served SGM petition calling to remove 2 councillors and appoint 4 disqualified candidates
Councillors called a special general meeting for July, but students are going ahead with holding one on May 30, citing the KSA’s bylaws and Societies Act
KPU instructors weigh in on the Canadian federal election
Faculty from the sociology, political science, and psychology departments discuss Canadian voters and U.S. relations
TransLink announces 2025 investment plan, prevents route and service cuts
The B.C. government, Mayors’ Council, and TransLink resort to increasing funding
‘Our spirit is unbreakable’: KPU community responds to Lapu Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver
KPU Pinoy Club president Sheena Dela Torre says members of several Filipino organizations have come together to support the victims
KSA dismisses speaker of council, disqualifies 5 candidates for slating after releasing election results
Sukhdeep Singh was removed as speaker, and the disqualified students included four previously declared elected council members
Concerns about KSA and B.C. student unions discussed in provincial legislative assembly
Critic for Post-Secondary Education Korky Neufeld brought student union misconduct allegations to the ministry’s attention