Official announcements, community updates, and thought pieces from the Office of the Vice-President, Students
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Behind-the-scenes at UBC’s first Last Day of Class
The inside story of how two VPS teams created a milestone moment for first-year students.
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Meet UBC’s head groundskeeper preparing the National Soccer Development Centre for the world stage
A sneak peek inside UBC’s tournament-ready pitch with Gary Bartley.
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Students, City of Kelowna, UBC announce partnership for on-campus recreation facility
New indoor court facility, launched by a 2023 student referendum, will expand recreation access for UBC Okanagan and the Kelowna community
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UBC launches food prescription program with gift from RBC
$3.5M gift from RBC will also support sustainable agriculture training and resources for B.C. farmers.
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The 2026 VPS Employee Awards
Get to know the recipients of the 2026 VPS Employee Awards.
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Andrew Parr on leadership, legacy, and what comes next
After 38 years and three distinct careers at UBC, Andrew Parr was ready to retire. Instead, he’s stepping into his final chapter…




