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SFU’s medical school prepares to open

Peak Web July 13, 2026

By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer On June 5, SFU’s medical school was renamed the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine to thank the Stephens family for their $40 million donation to the institution. According to SFU, Ratana and Arran Stephens are the co-founders of the breakfast company Nature’s Path and “longtime philanthropists.” This is their largest donation to date.  To learn more about SFU’s medical school, The Peak spoke with Dr. David J. Price, the founding dean.  After years of planning and preparation, SFU’s medical school will be welcoming its first cohort of 48 students in August 2026. Price…

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