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November 2025

In this issue: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµis number one again, upcoming alumni events across the globe, our favourite photos, news and research, and more!

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµis #1...again!

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµhas been named Canada’s number one comprehensive university in the 2026 Maclean’s University Rankings. The university has held top spot in the rankings for 17 of the last 18 years, with Maclean’s describing the institution as “contemporary, inventive and forward-thinking.â€�

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Alumni on the move: meet, mingle & make memories

The Alumni Team has organized several events locally, virtually and around the world for alumni to reconnect, share experiences, and build new connections. Upcoming gatherings will take place in Toronto, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, and Singapore. More locations to be announced—stay tuned!

Do you want to receive invitations for events happening where you live, and stop receiving emails about events happening in cities where you no longer reside or work? Update your alumni record!

$150k awarded from the Cmolik-Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµGrant Program

Tens of thousands of B.C. public school students—from kindergarten to grade 12—are embarking on new tech-based projects thanks to $150,000 from the Cmolik–Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµGrant Program. Administered by the Faculty of Education, the program supports classroom, school, and district-based science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) projects.

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News & research

  • Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstudy confirms women’s running shoes do not meet the needs of female runners Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstory
  • Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµgrad and legal grandee—Robert Wright—inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstory
  • Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµSchool of Medicine opens applications and announces plans for new Surrey location Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstory
  • Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµSterling Price for Controversy recipient protects your privacy in the age of cyber espionage Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµstory

Philanthropy in action:

  • Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Chingtai Wong on why he supports SFU 
  • Going the extra mile: A Q&A with Carolyn Sparrey on the importance of supporting graduate students 

We share news on our social channels and link to news articles featuring alumni in our alumni in the news section of the website. Follow us to keep up-to-date on alumni and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµnews!

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✅ Did you know: Our partnerships provide high quality products and services for our alumni. In return, our partners contribute financially to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµAlumni, which enables us to fund scholarships and bursaries, plan events, deliver programming and more.

Update your info

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµAlumni team is planning events across the globe this year. Don’t miss out on event invitations happening where you live:

  • update your mailing address in 60 seconds
  • add our email (alumni@sfu.ca) to your contacts

Upcoming events

Did you know: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµalumni have access to a variety of discounts, including to the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµRed Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Credit Counselling Society, BAK'D Cookies, Dilawri, and more! Explore your discounts

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