Alumni Archives - Faculty of Engineering and Design

As the 2025 season comes to a close, we reflect on the groundbreaking research, innovative leadership and inspiring community achievements that defined 2025 for �Ӱ�ԭ�� University.

Take a look back at the year’s Top 10 stories

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Family Fun: Ravens Siblings on Competing Together

Nick Arcuri — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:52:47 +0000

Family Fun: Ravens Siblings on Competing Together

December 18, 2025

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Game time is family time for a surprising number of �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s varsity athletes this year.

Across the rosters, from hockey to soccer to rugby and more, there are nine sets of siblings competing on the same team. The Ravens football team alone has three pairs of brothers in the lineup.

Already taking on the unique identity of a student-athlete, these Ravens also have sibling dynamics at play — sharing the highs and challenges of university sport with teammates they’ve known their whole lives.

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Throwback 2025 Showcases �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Spirit

Ally Sebben — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:56:53 +0000

Throwback 2025 Showcases �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Spirit

December 18, 2025

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�Ӱ�ԭ��’s award-winning STEM outreach program Virtual Ventures, invited alumni families to an interactive engineering workshop led by current �Ӱ�ԭ�� students. For many, it was a reminder that �Ӱ�ԭ�� continues to prepare the next generation of innovators while sparking curiosity in young learners.

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Eight �Ӱ�ԭ�� Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada

Nick Arcuri — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:12:24 +0000

Eight �Ӱ�ԭ�� Alumni Appointed to the Order of Canada

December 18, 2025

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Eight esteemed �Ӱ�ԭ�� alumni have been named to the . Recognized for their exceptional contributions to Canada and the world, the newest �Ӱ�ԭ�� community appointees include leaders in diplomacy, public health, arts and culture, engineering, politics, information technology and law.

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� Ranked Top 10 in Canada for Engineering

Ally Sebben — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:29:18 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ�� Ranked Top 10 in Canada for Engineering

December 18, 2025

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�Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED) has moved up two spots to No. 10 in Canada in the . FED’s electronics engineering profile ranked No. 4 in Canada, and for the first time, our civil engineering profile was ranked No. 9 nationally.

The U.S. News & World Report, a U.S.-based media company known for education analysis and global rankings, placed �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Faculty of Engineering and Design in the top 30 per cent of engineering schools worldwide. The rankings are based solely on academic research performance and international reputation.

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�Ӱ�ԭ��’s Master of Engineering Practice Program: A Bold Step for International Engineers

Ally Sebben — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:30:31 +0000

�Ӱ�ԭ��’s Master of Engineering Practice Program: A Bold Step for International Engineers

December 18, 2025

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During �Ӱ�ԭ��’s June 2025 convocation ceremony, sixty three engineering professionals marked the first graduation of the recently minted Master of Engineering Practice (EP) program. This new program was designed to build on international undergraduate degrees and prepare students with skills directly relevant to Canadian professional engineering settings.

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From Campus to Community: The Power of Giving

Alexandra Sebben — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:43:48 +0000

From Campus to Community: The Power of Giving

December 18, 2025

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Philanthropy at �Ӱ�ԭ�� takes many forms, and faculty and staff play a vital role in fostering a culture of giving on campus. Professors Janine Debanné and Yvan Labiche are among those making a difference—not just as educators, but as dedicated donors committed to supporting student success.

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From Blocks to Blueprints: How a �Ӱ�ԭ�� Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft

Alexandra Sebben — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:31:04 +0000

From Blocks to Blueprints: How a �Ӱ�ԭ�� Engineering Grad is Shaping Cities with Minecraft

December 18, 2025

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Matt Holmes isn’t your typical engineering grad. After earning a degree from �Ӱ�ԭ�� University’s program, he became an airport planner at Vancouver International Airport and a YouTube sensation.

Through his channel, , Holmes has built a global following teaching realistic city design using Minecraft — inspiring future architects and engineers one block at a time.

Holmes credits �Ӱ�ԭ�� for giving him the tools to turn a childhood curiosity into a thriving creative career. The university’s distinctive engineering program — and the opportunities it offered — gave him the knowledge, experience and confidence to transform his interest in building virtual cities into real-world impact.

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Harnessing the Imposter Complex: Helping Women in STEM to Thrive

cuthemeedtr5 — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:00:52 +0000

Harnessing the Imposter Complex: Helping Women in STEM to Thrive

December 18, 2025

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If you can name it, you can tame it.

This was the theme of the Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Workshop Day, where over 100 women students in engineering and information technology gathered on Saturday, Jan. 18.

The morning keynote dove deep into the most requested topic of discussion by women students: feeling like an imposter. Toronto-based Tanya Geisler—a successful leadership coach, writer, teacher and podcast host—introduced herself as no stranger to the feeling.

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Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Centre Block’s Restoration

cuthemeedtr5 — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:14:08 +0000

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future: Centre Block’s Restoration

December 18, 2025

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