Capilano College will become a university, to be called Capilano University (CU), Premier Gordon Campbell and Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell announced today.

Pending amendments to B.C.’s University Act, the new Capilano University will focus on the training needs of the region and build on its provincial, national and international reputation in its key areas of specialization and excellence which include its Tourism and Outdoor Recreation programs and Entertainment Arts programs.

Amendments to B.C.’s University Act will be required to allow for the designation of the new university.

The BC Government News Release can be found at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/ or on the PSEA website at Government News