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A record nine Capilano University student-athletes earn CCAA top honour

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association's Academic All-Canadian award recipients for the 2024–25 season were announced earlier this week.

  • Jun 12

Capilano University hosts inaugural Faculty Research Symposium

Co-hosted by CARS and university library, the event showcased 13 faculty presentations with topics ranging from disinformation literacy to analyzing toxin levels in crabapples, reflecting the real-world relevance of research at CapU.

  • May 29

TEDxCapilanoU 2025: Stepping into the Unknown

The Capilano University Alumni Association (CUAA) and the Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts hosted TEDxCapilanoU 2025, bringing together speakers under the theme “Stepping into the Unknown.”

  • May 22

Capilano University announces 2025 Honorary Degree Recipients and Faculty Emeritus honourees

CapU is pleased to announce the University will be honouring five exemplary individuals with an honorary doctorate degree and three esteemed colleagues with the title of faculty emeritus.

  • May 13

Message to the CapU community on the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy

Capilano University stands with our community in the wake of the April 26 Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver — we remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

  • Apr 27

Capilano University celebrates opening of Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies

CapU officially opened the doors to the Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies, the new home for the School of Education and Childhood Studies and a second childcare facility on the main campus in North Vancouver.

  • Apr 23

Message to the CapU community from Laureen Styles, Interim President & Vice-Chancellor

It is an honour to serve as interim president during this period of transition as the search for the next president is underway. I want to take a moment to share a few reflections and to reaffirm my commitment to CapU, its people and its purpose.

  • Apr 23

Capilano University recognizes top Work Integrated Learning student and partner

CapU is pleased to announce Simon (Wenjun) Wang as WIL Student of the Year and Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing as WIL Partner of the Year.

  • Mar 27

Capilano University announces new certificate programs at its Squamish campus for Fall 2025

Certificates in Communication for Professionals, Computing Systems, Outdoor Filmmaking and Sustainable Economics will provide students with valuable workforce recognition and flexible educational options, whether pursued independently or as part of their broader academic journey.

  • Mar 20

Capilano University’s Costuming for Stage & Screen celebrates success at industry awards in Toronto

Retired textile arts instructor Anthea Mallinson honoured with CAFTCAD Icon Award in celebration of a long and distinguished career.

  • Mar 19