Topics: Alumni
Drawing from Across Disciplines to Build Better Cities
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I’m a recent graduate of the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program, and while I’ve been lucky to call Vancouver home for the past four years, I’m originally from Phoenix, Arizona. I left home to study abroad during high school in Changshu, China, and…
The Symbiotic Relationship of Culture and Landscape Architecture
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UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture alum Zahra Hirji
Designing for Curiosity and Belonging – My Journey of Learning and Unlearning in Healthcare Leadership
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Ellison Chung recently completely the Masters of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education at UBC.
The Power of Patience, Perseverance and Dedication
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UBC Okanagan School of Engineering alum Liam Krebbers will continue to study combustion at Princeton University where he will be pursuing a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Combining Interests in Engineering and Global Health
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Pranav Shrestha graduated with a PhD from UBC Mechanical Engineering and hopes to continue developing technologies focused on global health, and to deploy these technologies in resource-constrained settings.
Seeking Radical Learning in the Classroom: Aspiring for a Justice-Oriented Engineering Education
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UBC Biomedical Engineering alum Jess Tran is planning to pursue a Master’s Degree in Engineering Education Research, starting September 2024, focusing on access, privilege, and justice-oriented pedagogies in STEM outreach spaces.
Advancing The Sustainability Agenda A Year After Graduating
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Jasmine's journey after graduating with a degree in manufacturing engineering.
Award-winning UBC Engineering student charts a new path in medicine
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In May 2025, Stephanie Quon was named a Rising Star in BC Business’s 2025 Women of the Year Awards for the significant impact she’s had with The Sprouts Initiative, a foundation she started in 2017 that focuses on sustainability and…
Exploring Data Science with UBC Alumni Over a Delicious Indian Meal!
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I had the pleasure of joining UBC alumni at a popular Indian restaurant in Surrey, called Barney's Karahiwala. By the end of the evening, I felt inspired and invigorated by the lively discussion and the insights shared by my fellow peers.
Salad Rolls, Sushi, & Crafts with UBC APSC Alumni!
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I reunited with my civil engineering friends where we indulged in candle painting, and making Vietnamese salad rolls and California rolls. But our reunion wasn't just about these activities—it was about coming together to create lasting memories!