This weekend we celebrate three UNBC Scholars from Prince George!
Azalea (Shas Ti Kelly Road), Cameron (Westside Academy), and Isabelle (Duchess Park) chose UNBC because it allows them to live at home while earning their degree.
Even though each of them is on a different academic path (Biology, Engineering, Nursing), the combination of a close-knit campus community and high-quality education makes UNBC (and Prince George!) their true hometown hero.
Prince George is proud to call these UNBC Scholars theirs!
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Congratulations to Takla Nation Hereditary Chief Mary Teegee, Maaxswxw Gibuu!
A lifetime of leadership, advocacy and commitment to Indigenous children, youth and families will be recognized as Teegee receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC during the 2026 Convocation ceremony at the Prince George campus.
A respected leader and champion for social justice, Teegee has dedicated decades to advancing culturally grounded child and family services, empowering First Nation communities and advocating for systems change at provincial and national levels.
“Education is a powerful tool for change,” she says. “When we bring together Indigenous ways of knowing with academic learning, we create opportunities not only for individuals, but for entire communities to move forward in a good way.”
Through her work with @CarrierSekaniFamilyServices , the Highway of Tears initiative and numerous Indigenous-led organizations, Teegee has helped create pathways for healing, wellness and cultural revitalization for communities across northern B.C. and beyond.
See Learn More link in UNBC bio for full story.
What fuels a day in physical therapy school?
For Dani, it’s a full breakfast, movement, and meaningful conversations. Follow along as they share a day in the life of a physical therapy student in the North.
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The MPT-North cohort, delivered in partnership with the University of British Columbia, allows 20 of the 140 UBC MPT students to complete their studies at UNBC in Prince George.
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Members of the UNBC community joined with the Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGFNC) for Moose Hide Campaign Day, gathering in reflection, dialogue and collective action to stand against violence toward Indigenous women, children and Two-Spirit People.
Co-hosted by PGNFC and UNBC's Office of Indigenous Initiatives, the day included an opening prayer, drumming by Kyle Sam, men's talking circle and a community-led walk in downtown Prince George.
Rooted in the belief that ending gender-based violence is a shared responsibility, the Moose Hide Campaign creates space for learning, connection and meaningful conversations about the intergenerational impacts of colonization. Wearing a moose hide pin is a visible commitment to honour, respect and protect women, children and all those impacted by violence.
Celebrating excellence during National Nursing Week!
Congratulations to Heidi Dodenberg on her special recognition from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN). She was one of only six nursing educators in the country to receive the CASN Excellence in Nursing Education Award for Simulation, Lab, and Clinical Teaching.
Dodenberg, a Senior Lab Instructor in the School of Nursing, has been teaching at UNBC since 2014, working with students in lab, clinical, classroom and simulation settings.
She believes that mentorship plays an important role in preparing students for their future roles caring for patients: “Teaching in nursing is not just about imparting knowledge, it’s about nurturing future leaders in health care.”
Find the full story by selecting Learn More in our bio.
A partnership rooted in compassion!
UNBC and the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society are taking their long-standing partnership to the next level.
A new Memorandum of Understanding formalizes years of collaboration in research, student learning and hospice care innovation.
The partnership will create more hands-on learning opportunities for UNBC students, including clinical placements and experience in end-of-life care. It also builds on collaborative research led by School of Nursing Professor Dr. Shannon Freeman, including the co-creation of a hospice-at-home program.
Find the full story by selecting Learn More in our bio.
From international student to researcher and educator at UNBC.
In a reflection shared during Asian Heritage Month, Dr. Guowei Li writes about his experiences moving from Baoji, China to Prince George, building a life in northern B.C. and carrying both places with him through his work as a researcher, educator and mentor at the University.
Li reflects on identity, cultural connection and the quiet moments that shaped his sense of belonging in Canada.
See Learn More link in UNBC bio for full story.
Celebrating a shared commitment to knowledge-sharing, research excellence and advancing Reconciliation!
Representatives from the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) gathered with members of the University community to celebrate the ceremonial signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding, continuing a partnership that has spanned more than two decades.
“Coming together in community is critical for well-being and success,” says NCCIH Academic Lead Dr. Terri Aldred. “We need to give and receive support. And that is what UNBC does for us – it supports us to flourish as an autonomous Indigenous-led organization.”
“This renewed partnership with the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health reflects a shared commitment to Indigenous-led approaches, meaningful engagement and collaboration that extends across the country,” says UNBC Interim President Dr. Bill Owen.
See Learn More link in UNBC bio for more.
A yellow-bellied marmot has taken up residence on UNBC’s Prince George campus, significantly north of the species’ typical range in British Columbia.
Yellow-bellied marmots (Marmota flaviventris) are most often found in southern and interior regions of B.C., as well as in western areas of the United States, where they inhabit open, mountainous terrain.
This may be the furthest north the species has ever been recorded! It could reflect broader shifts in habitat and distribution patterns.
"This is an exciting discovery to have this marmot living right outside our classrooms and is an example of how species are moving north with warmer climates," says UNBC Ecosystem Science and Management Associate Professor Dr. Jamie Gorrell.
The marmots eat plants during the summer and hibernate for seven months during the winter.
If you encounter the marmot, please observe from a distance and avoid disturbing it.
You can find the marmot's page on UNBC's website by selecting Learn More in our bio.
Photo courtesy Dr. Roy Rea.
Congratulations to Nisga’a Hereditary Chief Harry Nyce Sr., Sim’oogit Hleek!
A lifetime of leadership, cultural stewardship and unwavering commitment to community will be recognized as Chief Nyce receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from UNBC during the 2026 Convocation ceremony at the Prince George campus.
With a distinguished record of public service spanning more than 50 years, Chief Nyce is a visionary leader who brings people together, shares knowledge generously and work tirelessly to build a better future for generations to come.
He is a steadfast supporter of post-secondary education, playing a significant role in the partnership between the Nisga'a Nation and UNBC.
“Education plays a significant role in cultivating the conditions needed to realize positive change. When we bring together Indigenous knowledge and academic learning, we create stronger paths forward for our youth,” he says. “Beyond that, education supports the equal distribution of health, healing and positive well-being for all people.”
See Learn More link in UNBC bio for full story.
Inspiring the next generation of health-care professionals!
Grade 10 and 11 students from School District 57 visited the Prince George campus on Tuesday for hands-on experiences through Adventures in Health Care, a Rotary youth leadership initiative.
The 60 students explored classrooms and labs while discovering pathways to careers in health care. They made aspirin in the chemistry lab, studied anatomy, toured the Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North and more.
Led by the Rotary Club of Prince George Yellowhead, the weeklong program is delivered in partnership with UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, School District No. 57 and Northern Health.
