Alumni

5 things we learned by surveying Arts alumni 10+ years after graduation

5 things we learned by surveying Arts alumni 10+ years after graduation

In May 2021, the Faculty of Arts surveyed 1,260 Arts alumni who graduated 10–15 years ago. Here are some of the biggest takeaways for current students and recent grads.

Top 6 job interview and career tips from Arts alumni

Top 6 job interview and career tips from Arts alumni

How do you prepare to launch a career? We talked to six alumni – from newbie graduates to established professionals – about how to find work, grow your network, and prep for interviews.

New books from Creative Writing alumni invite us into tenderly crafted worlds
Arts alumni recognized with Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 award

Arts alumni recognized with Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 award

Four UBC Arts alumni are being recognized for their achievements and outstanding leadership with Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 Award.

UBC Arts grad Aiyana Twigg wins Lieutenant Governor medal for work on Indigenous language revitalization

UBC Arts grad Aiyana Twigg wins Lieutenant Governor medal for work on Indigenous language revitalization

Aiyana Twigg was awarded the 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s medal for inclusion, democracy and reconciliation.

7 pieces of advice for the Class of 2022 from Arts alumni

7 pieces of advice for the Class of 2022 from Arts alumni

When you graduate, you become part of a global community of over 100,000 Arts alumni—100,000 potential mentors and friends; 100,000 stories; 100,000 lessons learned.

6 Career and life tips from Arts alumni for working in non-profit

6 Career and life tips from Arts alumni for working in non-profit

Three UBC Arts alumni share their advice for launching a career in non-profit organizations, life in general, and how to give back to communities in inspiring ways.

7 Tips from Arts alumni entrepreneurs

7 Tips from Arts alumni entrepreneurs

Having an entrepreneurial mindset means being open to non-traditional career paths, whether launching a small business, growing a hobby into full-time work, or branching out as an independent contractor.

Arts Alumni share their best advice for launching your career

Arts Alumni share their best advice for launching your career

Your UBC journey doesn’t end with graduation. In fact, it’s just the beginning. Arts alumni have some wisdom to share as you start your journey.

Historic collection from the Klondike Gold Rush gifted to UBC in $2.5M donation

Historic collection from the Klondike Gold Rush gifted to UBC in $2.5M donation

UBC alumnus and Canadian telecommunications icon, Philip B. Lind, CM, has donated $2.5 million to UBC.