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Young woman sitting on a red couch looking at a laptop

Juggling education and a young family

By Annette Lucas
How Rosalynn White is making her career goals happen
A woman leans on a pillar and smiles into the camera

Finding passion and purpose through a business degree

From Classroom to Career: Rinny Jose
Brayden Klassen smiling at the camera

Going below the surface on shoreline erosion behaviour

By Eric Zimmer
Brayden Klassen shares his story
Laura Hutchinson smiling at the camera with trees in the background.

Finding her career as a biomechanics researcher

By Eric Zimmer
Laura Hutchinson shares her story
Linea Brickwood gets ready to bump the ball during a Mariners game inside the VIU gym while a crowd watches in the background

Mariners alum takes passion for her sport overseas

By Eric Zimmer
Linnea Brickwood shares her story
Mitch Turko wearing a suit and tie, smiling at the camera with a blue and green background.

Accounting alum at the top of his class

By Eric Zimmer
Mitch Turko shares his story
Jindar Sboto smiles while working in a VIU Chemistry lab.

Researching the chemistry of cannabis

By Rachel Stern
Student leads method development for marijuana measurement
Headshot of Ashutosh Mishra

MBA student shares his 2SLGBTQ+ university experience

By Rachel Stern
Ashutosh Mishra embraces inclusivity and freedom at VIU
Two students showcase their Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic work for the food sovereignty project.

VIU students design sustainable food systems

By Rachel Stern
Trades students gain valuable real-world experience