SFU has received a transformational $40M gift from Ratana and Arran Stephens—the largest in SFU’s history.
The SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine will welcome the first cohort of students in August 2026 to train the next generation of primary-care physicians and improve access to care in B.C.
🎉 Congratulations to FASS students, Dr. Michaela McGuire and August Skrudland! The Convocation Medals for graduate studies recognize graduating students whose cumulative grade-point averages place them in the top five per cent of their class.🏆
Caps off to you, FASS Grads! You did it!
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“There is a willingness and interest from municipal planners to integrate lived experiences into design guidelines to inform planning,” says Seetharaman, a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of Gerontology @sfugero.bsky.social
Join us for a virtual Coffee Chat session with MA student Kaylee Christofferson, who is currently volunteering with the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS).
- When: Wednesday, June 16
- Time: 2:30-3:30 pm
- Where: Online via Zoom
Register here: buff.ly/JrslQGm
While pursuing her degree, SFU INDG alumnus Akira Iahtail (BA & Research Certificate, 2026) brought awareness to Indigenous filmmakers. She was also a FASS Dean's Fellow and involved in the Honouring Indigenous Students Traditional Powwow: www.sfu.ca/indg/news-ev...
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From curiosity about cities to shaping policy, #sfuurb alumus Andrew Nolan is making an impact.
After a decade in local government, his MURB led to a new role with the City of New Westminster—supporting livability, resilience, & tenants.
🔗 www.sfu.ca/urban/news-a...
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Pursuing a joint major in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and Political Science at SFU empowered Avleen Kaur Chawla (BA, 2026) to build the skillset and self-confidence she needs as an aspiring law student.
Full story: www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...
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Congratulations to this year's Robert C. Brown Award winners—Aidan Gough and Mishael Abu-Samhan—awarded for their outstanding academic achievement and leadership at Simon Fraser University. www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2026/06/rcb-award-winners.html
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Will the World Cup transform Vancouver or simply disrupt it at an enormous cost? Professor @ayan604.bsky.social speaks to This is Vancolour about everything from the lack of infrastructure created for #FIFA to the investment in a "vibe economy".
Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtU0...
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The Simon Fraser University (SFU) School of Medicine has received a transformational $40‑million gift from the Stephens family, the largest single donation in the university’s history.
The Stephens f...
4,802 students walk across the stage this week during convocation. Each has a story.
We can’t tell them all, but here are a few from SFU’s inspiring
class of 2026. 🎓
SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
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Simon Fraser University is thrilled to celebrate our exceptional graduands during the week-long June convocation ceremonies from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12.
Approximately 4,802 graduands from...
Navigating Vancouver’s streets on foot can feel somewhat perilous.
For people living with dementia, the challenges are even greater, which is why a new SFU study has sought to find out more about their experiences and what can be done to improve urban design.
Find out more below.
