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Answering the question: Who is UBC's most famous alum?

More than a competition, this initiative celebrated the breadth and diversity of UBC graduates.

From magazine.alumni.ubc.ca

Answering the question: Who is UBC's most famous alum?
PeopleDo you remember this classic essay prompt: “Compare and contrast A and B, outlining their similarities and differences”? alumni UBC posed this challenge to our audience with the question: Who is UBC’s most famous alum?Photo: UBC

Where the work begins

More than a competition, this initiative celebrated the breadth and diversity of UBC graduates.

What follows

Further reporting continues across the university network.

At a glance

  • Campus: UBC Vancouver & Okanagan (Point Grey & Kelowna)
  • Focus: Alumni leadership & practice (People)
  • Outcome: Verified reporting (September 2026 issue)
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  1. Original reporting · magazine.alumni.ubc.ca

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