Alumni Builder Award Recipient Guided by ‘Wise Mind’ Decisions
“Creating a safe space for Indigenous youth to be unapologetically themselves, traditional, loud, quiet, victorious and defeated, is all central to my outlook on sport and reconciliation.” Skylar Bown (BHK’20, MPT’22) is a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award recipient. The co-founder and co-operator of Remote Rehab, she is a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to delivering accessible […]
Using e-bikes to heal from cancer
It turns out it’s not just equipment people need to get recommended levels of exercise
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Top athletes offer insights into women’s running
Lacing up for Life will explore myths and challenges women face in endurance sports
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Ava Neely Finds Balance in Work, Life and Play
Ava Neely graduated in June 2024 with a Bachelor in Human Kinetics and a Minor in Psychology. Like many students, she started first year at UBC Okanagan without an exact map of her academic path before finding the ideal combination—and balance along the way. “I started UBC Okanagan in the Faculty of Science,” says […]
UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics
Opponents attack research validity, while others decry a delay in scientific discovery
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UBCO experts provide tips for heading back to school
Helpful tips to ensure those first days are a success for everyone
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Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities
UBCO study says customized training and recovery plans critical to success
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UBCO study raises concerns about partner violence in queer relationships
Violence in an “invisible relationship” can make seeking help feel impossible
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Olympic marathoner raises money so that all kids can play
UBCO cross-country coach hosts event to raise funds for KidSport Kelowna
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Study on architecture of the heart offers better understanding of human evolution
Comparing humans with other great apes provides piece of the puzzle
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