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Alumni News

Alumni Spotlight on Megan Fortune

The chance to take part in international projects as part of her educational journey helped Megan Fortune make the decision to come to Vancouver Island…

Alumni Spotlight on Julie Niyitegeka

Building community and finding her passionJoining a club and doing an independent research project helped Julie Niyitegeka navigate through her four-year…

Alumni spotlight on Tonia Laird

Creative Writing grad releases debut novelFrom her very first class at VIU, Tonia Laird says she felt like she found her place in the world. Her classmates…

Alumni Spotlight on George Anderson

How VIU helped prepare him for his career as a lawyer and politicianNanaimo-Lantzville MLA George Anderson is used to firsts. The Vancouver Island University…

Alum spotlight on Shauna Andrews

A single creative writing workshop at VIU changed Shauna Andrews’ educational path.  She initially didn’t think it was possible to complete an entire…