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A mailed package contained a book checked out before the Beatles became famous.
Get to know a UBC alum dubbed the “greatest interviewer of our generation.”
Celebrate Black voices and stories with these recommended reads from Black scholars at UBC.
UBC grads share the traditions, rituals, and memories that make this holiday a special time.
If so, share a story that illustrates their impact, and it could be published in UBC Magazine!
Struggling with gift ideas? These UBC alumni have you covered.
Do you celebrate Lunar New Year? If so, we want to hear from you!
On November 19, 2024, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
Three members of UBC’s South Asian community reflect on the meaning and significance of Diwali.
The presence of media makes a difference for Paralympians. Two UBC experts explain why.
“Canada, remember these faces, because they are heroes.”
Piper Logan and Florence Symonds helped lead Canada's team to an Olympic silver medal.
Here are 21 UBC athletes to root for during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
UBC Olympians share strategies for performing under pressure, dealing with setbacks, and more.
UBC alum Evan Dunfee and student Olivia Lundman pair up for a brand new Olympics event.
How the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre is centring Survivors.
We’d love to hear about a pivotal time when you chose courage over comfort. Submit by June 10.
A second T-Bird also went pro and seven players were picked in the CFL draft.
Thirteen remarkable individuals will receive UBC honorary degrees.
What makes love last? We’re asking. Weigh in by Feb. 4 and your response could be featured.
In Canadian, Hollywood, or Bollywood productions, these talents light up our screens.
We count down the stories that had the most views on UBC Magazine in 2023.
On November 14, 2023, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
This former professional athlete has faced a battle with post-concussion syndrome.
Gen Zers are more inclined than past generations to establish their own ventures.
Despite the risks, two UBC doctors plan on continuing to help Ukraine.
Nsyilxcn Language Fluency students embraced the opportunity of a lifetime.
In addition to her journalism abilities, Deborra Hope was also known for her laugh.
A new space in Vancouver’s Chinatown is enabling inclusive — and transformative — storytelling.
These graduates have fascinating stories of resilience, determination, and perseverance.
How UBC ACRE is centering the voices, experiences, and expertise of Asian Canadian communities.
Anonymous coffee crusader spills the beans.
The return window for the item had been “ever-so-slightly exceeded.”
UBC Sauder’s Dr. Kari Marken (PhD’19) challenges her Creativity students with purposeful play.
Dr. Robin Young looks at cell biology through a lens of ethics, diversity, and inclusion.
From pop stars to Putin, here are our five most popular reads of the year.
Baird and Bowering donate to the special collections and humanities research lab.
On November 14, 2022, we honoured seven inspiring members of the UBC community.
On Sept. 24, Santa J. Ono and Lesley Cormack together unveiled FORWARD, the campaign for UBC.
A 90-year-old retired doctor overcame hardships and racism to pursue his education at UBC.
Congratulations to Dr. Nelly Auersperg, the recipient of the 2022 Great Trekker Award.
Check out these emerging and established dragsters from UBC who know how to werk it.
Lauryn Oates, PhD’12, went to Tajikistan to provide education for Afghans fleeing the Taliban.
A UBCO professor’s passion for change manifests in equity-driven community research.
Here’s a look at UBC individuals who pursued careers in Cantopop, K-pop, and more.
From Wall Street to wellness, a UBC alum takes on challenges with an innovative approach.
A groundbreaking Vancouver couple helped nurture vegetarian and organic markets in Canada.
When COVID-19 first hit New York City, UBC dental school grad Kartik Suri stayed to help.
Journalist Christopher Cheung is showing Vancouverites the true diversity of their city.
The system has been in need of change for some time, says law professor Bethany Hastie.
Many organizations, including UBC, are implementing strategies to counter systemic racism.
On November 18, 2021, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
COP26 aims to help countries protect communities and natural habitats amid climate change.
Since 2012, 118 UBC students have won this celebrated award, Canada’s largest STEM scholarship.
A new study explains how university students understand and demonstrate kindness.
Noorjean Hassam, UBC’s chief student health officer, is on a mission to decolonize healthcare.
Co-developed by UBC experts, HART estimates how much affordable housing a city needs.
New research reveals the benefits of unbounded play for children.
A UBCO sociologist shares lessons from wildfire survivors and tips for fire season.
How to get the perks of adventuring for less time and money this season.
Fun, friends, food — and free admission to UBC attractions. Don’t miss out!
From wine and art to prizes, pop-ups and stimulating talks, there’s something for everyone!
After decades of relying on bottled water, the village now has clean tap water.
UBC-community partnership addresses public health needs while preparing future grads.
New partnership supports access to opportunities for Black students at UBC and beyond.
1930s student administration treated him unfairly, but Louis Chodat claimed the moral victory.
Fox received a Governor General’s Gold Medal for her research on Indigenous identity.
How I outwitted inertia and learned to (mostly) like working out.
Our newest alumni share their graduation experiences and tips for creating lasting memories.
COVID-safe ways to commemorate and celebrate your accomplishments — because you deserve to!
This alum, Saudi activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee has not finished her fight for freedom.
UBC researchers help Canadians access virtual health support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interwoven with poverty, housing and other conditions, food insecurity is an income issue.
Kent Monkman is changing the way people look at Canadian history.
App walks through the experiences of Syrian refugees to gain more understanding of their lives.
How Brock Hall hosted the international debut of one of the hottest bands of the Sixties.
Excerpts from a book vividly capturing the student experience at UBC over a century.
The first deafblind person to study at a Canadian university was a force to be reckoned with.
The stellar story of a precocious youth entrusted with a piece of the Moon.
Feeding Our Frontlines allows you to support both healthcare workers and the economy.
When classrooms became hospital wards and students became orderlies and nurses.
Registration at UBC isn’t what it used to be. And that’s a good thing.
On November 21, 2019, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
Jama Mahlalela, BHK’04, was part of the team behind the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Finals win.
A UBC grad completed a challenge that few others would attempt. This is his survival story.
Meet James “mad scientist” Walton, a pioneer of Vancouver’s now-thriving craft beer scene.
Not interested in the intensely competitive nature of video games, Brie Code made her own app.
On November 15, 2018, we honoured eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
How a kid from a Vancouver Island logging town became flight surgeon for Apollo 11.
Peggy Assinck conducts research on spinal cord injury, which she herself sustained.
The author shares some tidbits from his new book.
Honouring eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
What do geoscience and unicycling have in common? More than you’d think, explains Kris Holm.
Along with 4,000 others, Gavin Tansley, applied to be one of Canada’s next two astronauts.
Thunderbirds say adieu to the old Aquatic Centre and UBC says hello to a new facility.
Ninety-three-year-old Iola Knight, was a wildlife biologist when few other women were.
This November, alumni UBC will honour eight inspiring members of the UBC community.
The Canadian Olympic Committee president believes in transformative amateur athletics.
Canada’s new Justice Minister, Jody Wilson-Raybould, LLB’99, was born to lead.
An acrobat and a writer who met as students teamed up years later for a theatrical piece.
A tenacious writer gets the inside scoop on one of the most ambitious student pranks ever.
A teaching and research farm was one of UBC’s early priorities. John Young built one.
An aid worker describes his experiences during an Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone.
Celebrate seven members of the UBC community who are making a difference in the world.
Jen Loong shares her experience of being in North Korea for the 27th Annual Pyongyang Marathon.
Where others saw a vacant lot, Troy Barrie (BASc’09) saw a thriving community garden.
The fun-loving lightweight of sports has pulled up its pants and joined the big league.
Meet the six alums who regard the need for change as a personal responsibility.
Ron Walls, MD’79, led an emergency department response to the Boston Marathon bombings.
This UBC alum is the force behind Kickstand, a new social and learning space for cyclists.
From an entrepreneur to BC’s first Aboriginal lawyer, these alums are honored for their work.
UBC honours Japanese Canadian students sent to internment camps during the Second World War.
Youth of all backgrounds enjoy a basketball program for at-risk youth made by a UBC alum.
Michael Schratter rode his bike around the world to challenge attitudes around mental illness.
How two early UBC Library staff naturally found their way to the fledgling university.
This UBC alum took part in an extreme endurance race that is not for the faint of heart.
A century ago, a student's candid photography captured life at UBC. But who were the subjects?
Recipients are honored for their work in cancer research, volunteerism, healthcare and more.
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