Over the last twenty years, starting with matriarch Elaine Hauck, five members of the Hauck family have received degrees through UNBC, all of whom have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of others.

The sense of belonging Sean Robinson found while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree at UNBC ignited his curiosity, critical thinking skills and dedication to inclusion, empowering him to become a thoughtful leader and advocate for change. Robinson will reflect on the guidance of family, the transformative power of education and the importance of engaging with diverse worldviews in his valedictory address during Ceremony 1 of UNBC’s 2025 Convocation.

Students, faculty and staff will come together to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication and resilience of the Class of 2025 at University events taking place across northern B.C. from May 30 to June 11.

The retiring faculty members were celebrated at a special event acknowledging their outstanding contributions as educators, researchers and experts in their fields of study.

Over the past several years, renovations and equipment upgrades were undertaken at the University's School of Nursing sites in Prince George and Fort St. John through funding from the provincial government. The facility updates were completed between 2022 and 2024.

Committed to using his knowledge and research to solve real-world challenges, UNBC Class of 2025 Valedictorian Guowei Li is building a bridge between science and service to community.

UNBC PhD candidate Janet Ocloo was recognized with an International Doctoral Research Award from Universities Canada for her research which explores the challenges faced by caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ghana; her work aims to provide insight into how Ghana and other regions, including northern B.C., can better support caregivers.

Jake Ostberg was one of only two students in Canada selected from nearly 200 abstract submissions for a scholarship award at the Keystone Symposia on Obesity and Adipose Tissue earlier this year. The honour highlights his research on improving treatment for type 2 diabetes.

The funding will propel innovative research from UNBC’s Northern Analytical Lab Services into commercial production, fostering economic growth and job creation.