Our alumni are doing amazing things in the world. Learn more by viewing some of the headlines linking to news articles that feature their accomplishments and updates.
September
- September 21, 2023 Congratulations to Todd Wong, President of ACWW, on winning the Asian Heritage Month 2023 Pan-Asian Recognition Award
- September 15, 2023 Short film to be shot in Strathclair; article features alumnus Robin Dalla-Vicenza
- September 14, 2023 Distinguished SFU professor, and alumnus, Mark Jaccard re-appointed as chair and CEO of B.C.'s watchdog for public energy utilities
- September 14, 2023 Wrestling World Championships 2023: Meet the stars of Team USA featuring alumnus Helen Maroulis
- September 12, 2023 Helen | Believes - Yes She Does!
- September 7, 2023 Justina Di Stasio and Ana Godinez-Gonzalez on why wrestling is for everyone and making each other better
- September 5, 2023 Before They Cut Down Our Tree ponders growing out of friendship
- September 1, 2023 PhD Student and Researcher Alessandra Bordini discusses the Aldus@SFU project
August
- August 29, 2023 Marlene Moretti among five SFU researchers awarded as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
- August 25, 2023 SFU Publishing alumnus Susan Juby named finalist for $25K Leacock Medal for Humour
- August 24, 2023 Jordan Abel's new book Empty Spaces
- August 24, 2023 SFU's NCAA Woman of the Year nominee: Emily Chilton
- August 14, 2023 Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of British Columbia
- August 9, 2023 Nanaimo author named as finalist for national humour writing award
- August 8, 2023 Four SFU Wrestling alumni named to Canada’s Pan American Games team
- August 1, 2023 Nisga’a pole to return to the Nass Valley after 94 years (Dr. Amy Parent)
July
- July 30, 2023 Award! Sigidimnak Noxs Ts’aawit, Dr. Amy Parent receives BC Historical Federation Certificate Of Merit
- July 28, 2023 Daphne Bramham: Four decades as a journalist, and a lifetime of stories
- July 18, 2023 I was part of the team that found the Homo naledi child's skull: how we did it
- July 17, 2023 Alumnus Chelsea Watt will appear on Jeopardy! on July 18
- July 16, 2023 Book review: The Life of Gronsky by Bill Engleson
- July 12, 2023 Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn is a recipient of the 2023 BC Reconciliation Award
- July 11, 2023 Canadian HR Awards 2023: Jabeen Boga named a Women of Distinction
- July 6, 2023 Marie-Line Petit named fulltime assistant coach of SFU women’s basketball
- July 6, 2023 This Coquitlam golfer just might be able to help you shoot the perfect round
- July 5, 2023 Rumneek Johal: Not Backing Down in the Journalism World
- July 4, 2023 30 Under 30: Hanieh Zahiremami is working on seizure prevention with AI and biometrics
- July 4, 2023 30 Under 30: Paige Sandher thinking outside the box with custom sofas
- Juy 4, 2023 30 Under 30: Melody Lim is setting the candle market ablaze with Mala the Brand
- July 4, 2023 30 Under 30: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce CEO Alex Mitchell is inspiring business in the city
- July 4, 2023 30 Under 30: Marzia Sager is using her nonprofit to cultivate confidence in young women
- July 4, 2023 30 Under 30: KPU's Sabrina Rai is building bonds in the education industry
June
- June 28, 2023 Alumnus Shane Luke named on of the Top 25 Software Product Executives of 2023
- June 26, 2023 ICYMI: Carnival Gains (Natasha Wodak)
- June 26, 2023 The Experts: Sabrina Dhowre Elba
- June 23, 2023 Shipwreck expert says Titanic wreckage site should be federally protected
- June 23, 2023 DOC Institute Appoints Lauren Howes as its New Managing Director
- June 22, 2023 This B.C. real estate agent created an AI assistant. But don't expect it to know where the best schools are
- June 14, 2023 Jayda G's shimmering dance elegy, and 5 more songs you need to hear this week
- June 14, 2023 Gratitude, Wine and Grind: Natasha Wodak’s Secrets of Success
- June 9, 2023 SFU's June Convocation - meet some of the newest alumni
- June 7, 2023 Empowering Change through Language Education: A Journey of Challenges, Resilience, and Inspiration
- June 6, 2023 Lieutenant Governor Medal Winner Nimrit Basra leads social justice initiatives at SFU
- June 6, 2023 Defying the odds: New MPCS alumnus finds the perfect career path after three degrees
- June 5, 2023 Biological sciences grad uses volunteer involvement to jumpstart a career in education
- June 5, 2023 Tremendous obstacles no match for writer Isabella Wang’s creative ambition
May
- May 30, 2023 Student Services’ Kris Nordgren leads the way with his 2022 SFU Staff Achievement Award
- May 30, 2023 Indigenous Studies alumnus Alyssa Zandvliet gains new perspective on sustainability
- May 30, 2023 GSWS alumnus Simran Basra seeks to advance equity and inclusion in science
- May 30, 2023 Childhood experiences spark BPK grad’s passion for physiology and anatomy research
- May 26, 2023 B.C. man creates wrist device that detects overdose, calls for help
- May 25, 2023 GSWS alumnus combines passion for theatre with LGBTQ+ community work
- May 25, 2023 How a new FHS alumnus transformed her university community, and beyond
- May 24, 2023 Professor, and SFU alumnus, Gail Anderson trains US game wardens in Montana
- May 18, 2023 SFU grad develops wearable harm reduction device
- May 12, 2023 Canada’s lasting influence on Arizona’s public sector pension investor - featuring Paul Matson
- May 11, 2023 This is BC: High profile developer ‘breaks' Guinness World record
- May 11, 2023 GLS alumnus wins Governor General’s Literary Award for story on loss and grief
- May 9, 2023 Spreading family values - interview with Jayda G
- May 9, 2023 Jayda G: sea change
- May 7, 2023 Amanda Sum integrates songs and storytelling in New Age Attitudes: Live in Concert, but don’t call it musical theatre!
- May 5, 2023 Ken Lum wins 2023 Scotiabank Photography Award
- May 4, 2023 Ken Lum wins the 13th annual Scotiabank Photography Award
- May 4, 2023 Vancouver artist Ken Lum wins $50,000 Scotiabank Photography Award
- May 1, 2023 SFU PhD Student Dedicated to Equitable Access to Education for all in the Running for YWCA Women of Distinction Award
- May 1, 2023 Ken Chan Appointed CAO of Victoria University
- May 1, 2023 SFU PhD alumnus, Stephanie Ross revolutionizes muscle research with thesis
April
- April 25, 2023 It's time for a precarious work strategy for BC
- April 20, 2023 Coast Capital Venture Prize winner creates seaweed solution to ocean plastics
- April 18, 2023 Vancouver writer Will Richter wins 2023 CBC Short Story Prize
- April 17, 2023 People of SFU: Tiara Cash on standing in complex identities
- April 13, 2023 Professor and alumnus collaborate to study the impacts of precarious work in B.C.
- April 13 2023 Finalists for B.C. and Yukon Book Prizes include Vancouver Islanders (including alumnus Susan Juby)
- April 12, 2023 Building inner resilience and pursuing passion: an education alumnus journey
- April 6, 2023 Mehdi M. Kashani shortlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2023
- April 3, 2023 CBC Gem's Macy Murdoch is worthy of the Murdoch moniker (starring alumnus Beau Han Bridge)
- April 3, 2023 SFU-Ballard partnership driving green solutions
March
- March 29, 2023 Meet Zabeen Hirji, Strategic Advisor and Diversity Advocate Passionate About Creating Social Impact
- March 27, 2023 Ken Lum shortlisted for $50k photography award
- March 16, 2023 Fossils on Burnaby Mountain - new paper by Rolf Mathewes
- March 16, 2023 MOT MBA graduates make aerial intelligence accessible with drone software start-up
- March 16, 2023 Diane Stone has been appointed as education specialty practice leader in Canada
- March 15, 2023 SFU announces 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients
- March 13, 2023 Abbotsford author releases book about impacts on Sumas Mountain nature
- March 9, 2023 Aliya Boubard has been appointed as Curator of the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
- March 8, 2023 Shattering STEM’s glass ceiling starts at home, says Waterloo Google engineer
- March 8, 2023 International Women’s Day Conversation With Olympian Danielle Lappage From Olds
- March 3, 2023 Athletics Canada announces three-year partnership with Streamline Athletes
- March 3, 2023 Op-ed by Zabeen Hirji: There’s wider economic sense in helping young people get overseas experience
February
- February 27, 2023 B.C. man delivers medical supplies from local sports teams, Fraser Health, surgeon to Ukraine
- February 27, 2023 Heros in education: W.J. Mouat teacher Andrew Matty remains ever curious
- February 24, 2023 SFU students and alumni march for women's rights
- February 24, 2023 Former SFU player Hartnagle continuing his father's passion with company
- February 23, 2023 Celebrating Dr. Paola Ardiles Gamboa, winner of the 2022 Warren Gill Award for Community Impact
- February 21, 2023 Jayda G is in full control
- February 17, 2023 Opinion: What I have learned along the way as a person of colour in BC
- February 17, 2023 Remembering Tenne Bird Andersen
- February 16, 2023 The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National linebacker Justin Herdman-Reed
- February 16, 2023 Planner offers free consultation to tech layoff victims
- February 13, 2023 Learning and purpose flow through Aquatic Informatics
- February 9, 2023 Alzheimer Society of B.C. fundraiser offers behind scenes look at latest dementia research
- February 9, 2023 To End Hunger, Idris and Sabrina Dhowre Elba Are Fighting Climate Change
- February 7, 2023 Maple Ridge dog trainer earns a first in the city
- February 7, 2023 'My second home': National pageant winner has Cape Breton connection
- February 7, 2023 Young Guns: Christina Wong is lifting up entrepreneurs in the Downtown Eastside through Employ to Empower
- February 7, 2023 BIV announces the 2023 Influential Women in Business Award winners
- February 3, 2023 Eldon Yellowhorn's Book is one of Ontario Library Association's Best Bets of 2022
- February 3, 2023 Reclaiming identity in the face of systemic erasure (featuring Tiara Cash)
- February 2, 2023 Forty under 40 Award winner profile: Sushant Trivedi
January
- January 30, 2023 Forty under 40 Award winner profile: Carly Moir
- January 30, 2023 Alumnus Livia Chan shares Epiphanies that Cultivate Joy in Teaching
- January 30, 2023 MPub alumna Claire Cavanagh becomes Literary Agent
- January 26, 2023 Arthritis Society Canada announces 7 new appointments to Board of Directors
- January 26, 2023 Forty under 40 Award winner profile: Matt Carlson
- January 26, 2023 Forty under 40 Award winner profile: Angie Lamarsh
- January 26, 2023 Forty under 40 Award profile winner: Nicola Harper
- January 26, 2023 Burnaby woman earns place among top young environmentalists
- January 22, 2023 Free confidence program for girls coming to Maple Ridge
- January 20, 2023 Alumnus designs Canucks' Lunar New Year jersey
- January 18, 2023 Navigating your Educational Journey with Broadcaster Simi Sara (podcast)
- January 18, 2023 Vickie Cammack developed real-life social networks to support vulnerable people
- January 16, 2023 Ciara McCrae is making the transition from a successful high school and university wrestling career to MMA
- January 16, 2023 Kennedy Stewart appointed as new Director of Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Public Policy Research
- January 11, 2023 Student experience in organizing case competitions builds path to managing NASA projects for BBA grad
- January 10, 2023 Alumnus Shion Sky Carter is the recipient of the 2023 Chrystal Dance Prize
- January 10, 2023 Hydro One Limited appoints David Lebeter as President and CEO
- January 9, 2023 Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Vikas Bowry
- January 6, 2023 Brian Kingzett named new executive director of B.C. Salmon Farmers Association
- January 4, 2023 Alumnus Marchello Polisi signed to Valour FC
- January 3, 2023 Grace Mavko Takes on the Field of Public Relations