Alejandra Mazariegos and Maggie Reagh Honoured with BCCAT Awards
Two members of the Capilano University community have been recognized this year by the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer (BCCAT) Transfer Awards.
- Dec 2
Season's greetings from CapU Interim President Laureen Styles
Warmest wishes to you and yours this holiday season.
- Dec 1
Building Bridges: CapU x Langara research exchange forges connections, paving way for future collaborations
Second annual event celebrates applied research, sparks interdisciplinary partnerships and showcases projects that make a difference.
- Nov 27
CapU grad Morgan Abele wins CBC short film faceoff
The School of Motion Picture Arts grad won season 18 of CBC’s Short Film Face Off with her debut film Sounds of Glass.
- Nov 3
Capilano University awarded federal research grant to support research-creation in early childhood education
$300K SSHRC Insight grant will support students, educators and faculty in pursuing creative and equity-driven approaches to early childhood arts education.
- Oct 30
Capilano University Board member and faculty Sam Tecle named one of BIV's 2025 Forty Under 40
Tecle has made significant contributions to CapU as an instructor in legal advocacy in the School of Legal Studies and through his active role in university governance.
- Oct 28
CapU Blues men’s soccer wins PACWEST championship
The win marks the Blues’ first PACWEST title since 2018.
- Oct 27
Capilano University hosts Partnering with Purpose event at Squamish campus
CapU Squamish brings together alumni, students, industry leaders and community members for an afternoon of collaboration, innovation and regional connection.
- Sep 23
Record number of CapU Blues honoured as CCAA National Scholars
Forty-three student-athletes recognized for academic excellence in 2024-25 while competing in CCAA intercollegiate athletics, the most for CapU since the award was first given 20 years ago.
- Sep 16
Capilano University launches Production Manager program for Indigenous filmmakers
Six-day online workshop equips Indigenous filmmakers with essential production management skills—filling a critical talent gap below the line in Canadian film.
- Sep 12
Capilano University awarded federal grant to advance research on repeated head impact in sport
CapU’s first NSERC-ARTI grant, with CIHR, funds tech for the RESILIENCE Project—advancing brain health research capacity.
- Sep 11
Capilano University announces Novell Thomas as New Athletic Director
Capilano University and the Blues Department of Athletics and Recreation are pleased to announce the hiring of Novell Thomas as athletic director.
- Sep 4
New campus safety app
Capilano University has a new campus safety app—CapU Safe Alert, powered by AlertAware.
- Sep 3
Together again: A new academic year at CapU
Welcome to a new academic year at the University!
- Sep 2
Capilano University Board of Governors elects new board executive, welcomes new members
Rabjeet (RJ) Singh Wallia elected to one-year term as Board Chair, provincial government appointee Brittany John and student representative Prabal Gupta join Board as new members.
- Aug 27
Capilano University faculty and alumni win big at 2025 Leo Awards
The annual awards celebrate and promote the achievements of the B.C. film, television and web-based media industry.
- Jul 28
CapU Blues soccer alum Birza, Artuso take places among CCAA greats
Blues soccer all-time greats Corey Birza and Diana Artuso were officially welcomed to the CCAA Hall of Fame on June 17, 2025, at a ceremony in Kelowna.
- Jun 25
Capilano University earns 2025 CCAA Innovation Award
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association praises CapU for 'exceptional and forward-thinking execution' of 2024 CCAA Women’s Soccer National Championship.
- Jun 20
Capilano University sets school record for most Academic All-Canadians
A record nine CapU Blues student-athletes earn CCAA top honour
- 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
Capilano University community members awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
CapU celebrates four members who were among remarkable British Columbians recently honoured at Government House in Victoria and at a ceremony in North Vancouver.
- Mar 11
The Capilano Blues win PACWEST gold on home court
For the second time in three years, the Capilano Blues are conference champions in men’s basketball.
- Mar 4
Capilano University and Whistler Film Festival Society announce partnership, set scene for B.C. talent
The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on Feb. 27, 2025, that will ultimately increase opportunities and provide educational pathways for students and industry professionals alike.
- Mar 3
Capilano University announces Laureen Styles as interim president and vice-chancellor
The appointment ensures continuity and leadership for the University while the search progresses following President Paul Dangerfield’s announcement that the 2024-2025 academic year would be his last as president of CapU.
- Feb 24
Capilano University announces 2025 summer programming for Squamish
Three summer program intensives will provide students with a unique learning experience that combines education with adventure.
- Feb 18
Capilano University names new building Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies
New building to house Western Canada’s only purpose-designed, integrated centre of early childhood care, research and lab school education.
- Feb 11
Black History Month 2025—Joint video statement
Watch a statement recognizing Black History Month from CapU, Black Students Union, Capilano Faculty Association and MoveUP.
- Feb 3
Capilano University and The Community Solution sign memorandum to enrich chiropractic learning opportunities
MOU formalizes a pathway for CapU kinesiology students to enter the Doctor of Chiropractic program at University of Western States.
- Jan 8