Returning Home to Move Forward
After several years in Montréal completing an undergraduate degree, Amané Halicki-Asakawa found themself longing for the landscape and community they had grown up with in British Columbia. As they began contemplating a long training path in clinical psychology, the pull toward home became even stronger. Choosing UBC Okanagan offered the perfect balance: a return to […]
A Perfect Fit: Mentorship, Community, and Impact
Entering the Clinical Psychology PhD program at UBC Okanagan, Marcus Gottlieb was driven by a clear sense of purpose and an equally clear sense of fit. Drawn foremost by the opportunity to work with Dr. Jessica Lougheed—whose innovative research he had long admired—he found in their early conversations the mentorship he hoped would shape his […]
Inside Dr. Nina Gregoire’s Mission to Make Mediation More Human
Since graduating from UBC Okanagan, Nina Gregoire has built a dynamic career at the intersection of psychology, law, and mediation. As founder of The Resolve Lab Inc., a boutique mediation firm, she helps individuals and organizations navigate interpersonal challenges with compassion and clarity. Drawing on her training in both psychology and law, Dr. Gregoire uses […]
Studying What Shapes Us: A Journey in Family and Emotion Research
After earning her PhD in Psychological Science from UBC Okanagan, Dr. Gizem Keskin began a postdoctoral fellowship exploring emotional development and family dynamics. Supported by a 2025 SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, her work focuses on understanding how individual and family factors shape emotional outcomes. Her experience at UBCO provided a strong foundation in research, collaboration, and […]
Alumna Dr. Kimberley Kaseweter bridges science and practice to improve patient care
Since completing her PhD in Psychological Science at UBC Okanagan, Kimberley Kaseweter has built a dynamic career at the intersection of healthcare research and innovation. Her journey has taken her from postdoctoral fellowships in chronic pain and digital health to a leadership role as a Senior Clinical Researcher. With a strong focus on translating research […]
From campus to community: A UBCO alumna’s journey from student to changemaker
For many students, university is a time of exploration, learning, and growth. For one UBC Okanagan alumna, it was all of that—plus the launchpad for a career dedicated to research, advocacy, and meaningful change. Drawn to the university by its reputation for rigorous research and a supportive academic environment, Dr. Cassidy Biener pursued both her […]
UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students
Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students
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UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students
Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students
The post UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.
UBCO study finds sex ed fails 2SLGBTQIA+ students
Yet they show higher sexual health literacy than other students
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Why spotting a liar can be harder than you think
Vocal, visual clues are much less accurate at predicting the truth than previously believed
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