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Kenji Boyko smiling. He wears a blue shirt decorated with maroon flowers.

Turning hands-on learning into career growth

By Rachel Stern

Kenji Boyko builds early success in forestry sector

Marissa Tom-Charlie sitting on steps outside on a cloudy day, smiling and looking off into the distance

Building a future rooted in community

By Eric Zimmer

Marissa Tom-Charlie is pursuing a career in justice and community service thanks to financial support.

Emory Detwiler standing outside in the sun and looking at the camera.

Accounting internship adds up to future business success 

By Eric Zimmer

Emory Dettwiler turns her classroom knowledge into real-world experience 

Ella Craig

Shining a light on child and youth care workers

By Eric Zimmer

VIU student creates awards ceremony to recognize the people behind the work

Kaylah Vassallo sittiing at a desk in front of a computer monitor and smiling at the screen.

Sharing knowledge and strengthening student success

By Eric Zimmer

Volunteer tutors help VIU students build confidence

students walking down a set of stairs outside

New student questions, answered

Answers to common questions about starting at Vancouver Island University

Carpentry students working working on a housing construction site.

Carpentry students build skills and community

By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience

Awula standing outside George Anderson's office and smiling at the camera.

From VIU MBA graduate to BC public servant

By Eric Zimmer

Awula Quaye turned classroom learning and volunteerism into a meaningful career

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From homesick to hopeful: Five things I’m grateful for after 3.5 years at VIU

By Becky Duarte

Becky Duarte reflects on a transformative university journey

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