BC invests nearly $4M into ABE and ELL pathway programs

The Government of British Columbia has invested nearly $4M Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway programs at 11 public postsecondary institutions and Native Education College. The funding will support 23 new pathway programs until the end of August 2026. These programs will help students transition into postsecondary programs with tailored programs […]

The University of the Fraser Valley, the University of Waterloo, and York University have each announced pathway agreements with international postsecondary institutions. UFV and St George’s University (SGU) in Grenada have launched a 4+4 pathway program that will fast-track admissions to SGU’s medical or veterinary schools for UFV pre-medical or pre-veterinary sciences graduates. At UWaterloo, […]

The University of the Fraser Valley and St George’s University (SGU) in Grenada have launched an admissions partnership to support students interested in becoming doctors or veterinarians. Under this agreement, qualified UFV students will receive fast-tracked admission into SGU’s School of Medicine and School of Veterinary Medicine. Students will have the opportunity to take their […]

Several postsecondary institutions have been named on the BC Top Employers list for 2025. Hosted by Canada’s Top 100, the annual competition evaluates British Columbia employers in eight criteria, including employee communications; performance management; and training and skills development. This year, the following postsecondary institutions were acknowledged for fostering positive work environments: British Columbia Institute […]

Several colleges and universities in the Vancouver region closed their campuses earlier this week as the region contended with the recent snowfall. CBC reports that Environment Canada issued several snowfall, arctic outflow, and extreme cold warnings for parts of the province. Several institutions temporarily closed their doors and moved their classes online, including the British […]

Several institutions are hosting wellness events and sharing related resources with students in the last two weeks of January. The University of New Brunswick officially opened a device-free Wellness Hub where students can connect with one another and take part in events like board games nights and therapeutic dog visits. Institutions like Cambrian College, New […]

Several institutions from across Canada have launched new technology platforms and services to improve their recruitment, student services, and teaching and learning systems. Canadore College partnered with kama.ai to support its student-facing AI Agent chatbot. Champlain College Saint-Lambert implemented a virtual reality simulation to help students prepare for their French language tests. The simulation was […]

The University of the Fraser Valley has officially opened its newly renovated Mission campus. This campus will house the UFV School of Education, bringing the university’s teacher education and early childhood education programs together under one roof, as well as a library, learning commons, and bookable spaces. The renovation process involved Indigenous artists and local […]