The Class of 2023 will feature one of the largest graduating classes in UNBC's history and the first graduates from three unique programs inspired to meet the needs of northern B.C.

From her involvement in the University community to her career in the healthcare system, Furqana Khan's journey has been one of advocacy as she looks to amplify marginalized voices. The two-time UNBC graduate is the Valedictorian at Ceremony 1 at UNBC's 2023 Convocation.

The Master of Business Administration program gave Reuben Mann the tools to excel as a leader in the workplace and make a meaningful impact on community. Mann will highlight the importance of service in his Valedictory address to classmates during Ceremony 2 of UNBC's 2023 Convocation.

As meaningful collaboration begins with the launch of the University's strategic planning process, the UNBC story shared by the Koopmans family truly reflects the hopes of the University's original champions. The Koopmans siblings make up six of UNBC's 16,000-strong alumni. In joining with the Koopmans to celebrate their achievements, UNBC is seeking your voice to set goals and directions that will support the successes of future waves of community leaders.

Recent Bachelor of Arts in Political Science graduate Sarah Ash will experience what it's like to work in a ministry office, a party caucus office, and a Member of the Legislative Assembly’s constituency office through the B.C. Legislative Internship Program in 2023.

The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program afforded recent graduate Brooke Clarabut and her mom Amanda Weir the unique opportunity to support each other on their educational journeys towards nursing degrees. They appreciated being able to pursue degrees in their hometown of Terrace and are now working in the community at Mills Memorial Hospital.

This month the 16,000th UNBC graduate will cross the stage at Convocation. The University is recognizing the milestone with the #UNBCPayItForward Campaign to help support the next 16,000 graduates.

The UNBC Timberwolves, have announced the creation and activation of an online shop, where anyone, anywhere can order a completely customizable jersey, featuring the art and design of Gitxsan artist, Trevor Angus. One hundred percent of the net proceeds will be split between Lheidli T’enneh youth programming, and Indigenous student-athlete awards.