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SFU takes top spot in Maclean’s 2024 university rankings
Oct 12, 2023
Simon Fraser University hit a prestigious milestone as it was named the top comprehensive university in Canada for the 15th time over the past 16 years. The university retained the top spot as the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings were released on Thursday. The annual rankings gave top marks to SFU for its student services and awards, library resources (expenses and acquisitions) and operating budget, while also placing in the top three for student/faculty ratio, faculty awards, social […]More...
SFU’s largest gift creates unprecedented scholarship to empower equity-deserving students
Dec 8, 2020
Simon Fraser University is pleased to announce that alumnus Lance Uggla and his family are committing $34.1 million to support 10 exceptional undergraduate students per year to study at SFU. This is the largest gift ever received in the university’s history and the largest gift of its kind ever given to a Canadian university. The gift will establish the Uggla Family Scholarship for students who may not otherwise be able to afford a university education […]More...
SFU remains #1 comprehensive university in Canada, according to Maclean’s Magazine
Oct 8, 2020
Simon Fraser University is once again Canada’s top comprehensive university according to Maclean’s Magazine’s 2021 university rankings. The university has ranked number one for 12 of the past 13 years. “SFU is proud to be named top comprehensive university by Maclean’s, a distinction that reflects our commitment to innovative education, world class research, and deep engagement with our communities, locally and internationally,” says SFU President Joy Johnson. “With our ongoing work to advance key priorities […]More...
SFU names Joy Johnson as its 10th president and vice-chancellor
Jan 8, 2020
Following an extensive community consultation and international search process, Simon Fraser University’s Board of Governors has named professor Joy Johnson as the university’s next president and vice-chancellor. Johnson, SFU’s current vice-president, research and international, takes office on September 1, 2020. She succeeds professor Andrew Petter, who completes his term on August 31 after a decade of distinguished service. “Over the course of this competitive process, professor Johnson stood out from other candidates for her depth […]More...
SFU launches new downtown graduate residences and innovation centre
Sep 27, 2016
#video-wrap { float: right; margin: 0 0 0 20px; } Simon Fraser University has opened the Charles Chang Innovation Centre, a new graduate student residence and innovation facility in downtown Vancouver.More...
Charles Chang: Entrepreneurial instinct
Jun 20, 2016
A historic gift from SFU Beedie School of Business alumnus Charles Chang underscores the School’s commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.More...
SFU receives $10 million donation to establish new institute for entrepreneurship
Jun 17, 2016
Vega founder Charles Chang makes one of the largest gifts in SFU history.More...
Success for Beedie alumni at BCTIA awards
Jun 8, 2016
Beedie School of Business alumni enjoyed success at the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 2016 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs).More...
SFU names inaugural Tom Foord Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
May 17, 2016
Vancouver entrepreneur Andrew Harries appointed to newly created position.More...
SFU Outstanding Alumni Award presented to MBA alumna Zabeen Hirji
Mar 4, 2016
Zabeen Hirji, Beedie School of Business alumna and Chief Human Resources Officer at the Royal Bank of Canada, has received the Professional Achievement honour at the 2016 SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards.More...