2025 was a year of momentum at Alexander College—marked by record achievements, new beginnings, and a strong sense of community.
In September, Alexander College reached the highest student enrollment in our history. Convocation ceremonies celebrated record numbers of graduates across three sessions. It wasn’t just about numbers—it was about journeys completed, goals achieved, and new chapters beginning. It was a defining moment for students
—and the first convocation address by new President Dr. Guangwei Ouyang.
In February, AC welcomed Dr. Guangwei Ouyang as President. With a PhD in Jurisprudence and Philosophy and an extensive career that includes leadership at Douglas College, Dr. Ouyang brings both academic depth and a broad-ranging strategic vision to the college. He was awarded an International Education Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Columbia Council for International Education in 2020. His arrival signals an exciting period of academic growth, including ongoing work toward new bachelor’s degree programs.
2025 marked a milestone for campus life.
The Burnaby campus continues to offer Arts and Science courses in support of all our programs.
Our new Vancouver campus at the corner of Seymour and Dunsmuir Streets opened for classes in January. This campus serves as the hub for Alexander College’s science and business programs. The campus features the Alexander Innovation Centre (AIC), a Science Centre supporting lab sciences, computer programming, and health science.
Our high school, Alexander Academy, also shares this campus and this has opened exciting opportunities for shared programs between the Academy and the College. Students, faculty, and staff spent the year bringing these spaces to life.
Alexander College, in partnership with the Alexander Innovation Centre, is at the forefront of fostering technological innovation and research excellence for faculty and students. The AIC focuses on creating a dynamic environment for students and faculty to learn about cutting-edge research in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and advanced engineering. The AIC focuses on creating a dynamic environment for students and faculty to learn about cutting-edge research in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and advanced engineering.
The Alexander College Student Association (ACSA) elections saw 69 applicants, with the team Voice for All winning with 64.3% of the vote.
Events throughout the year kept students connected with the community and each other.
The annual Student Voices Conference was held on Nov 28th. The conference speakers all presented original work and the interesting presentations had titles such as: “Why Do We Procrastinate: A Hidden Look into Self-Sabotage”, “Feminist Visions and Auteur Voices: A Study of Modern Indian Cinema”,” The Sea Serpent: reflections on a poem by Pauline Johnson”.
A major highlight of the year was the launch of new pathway agreements with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). These agreements offer:
This means clearer, stronger academic futures for AC students.
Faculty professional development focused on key themes like Indigenization and AI in education. Ethical use of AI guidelines and methodology was introduced to pilot courses. AC also introduced a new Indigenous Liaison role to support inclusive teaching and learning.
Increased tabling events in the main lobbies provided opportunities for heightened student awareness and access to all the free academic and social support services at the college.
Students participated in:
These initiatives helped students prepare for life beyond AC.
Alexander College made further donations to Burnaby Hospital Foundation and made donations to the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Burn Unit and AI Hub.
From new leadership to expanding opportunities, 2025 set the stage for what’s next. Alexander College continues to develop and grow in impact.
Here’s to another year of progress at AC.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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