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UBC Okanagan School of Social Work Assistant Professor Mary Clare Kennedy was recently recognized by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce as a “Top 40 Under 40” for 2026. The annual program recognizes notable leaders in the community who inspire, lead, build and contribute to the diverse landscape and community personally and professionally. Read more here […]

UBC Okanagan has conferred its first Bachelor of St’át’imc Language […]

When Aiden Borne crosses the stage at UBC Okanagan’s spring […]

We are excited to announce that Dr. Rachelle Hole from the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Health and Social Development is the first winner of the UBC Okanagan Graduate Mentorship Award. The UBCO Graduate Mentorship Award recognizes faculty members with a record of excellent mentorship of graduate students under their supervision. Read […]

Community care, not individual coping skills, at the core of youth suicide prevention

Made in Kelowna documentary tells the story of a mobile tribute and those it honours