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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 while helping build homes that will become part of the Tla’amin Nation community
Rebecca-Duarte-graduating-with-her-friends

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
Emma Rampanen smiling at the camera.

Turning clinic experience into community impact

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the class of 2026: Emma Rampanen
Taylor Fleming on stage during a dance performance against a blue backdrop

Building confidence through community

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the Class of 2026: Taylor Fleming
Meylin smiling at the camera

From Ecuador to VIU: Finding growth in every opportunity

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the Class of 2026: Meylin Vasquez
victoria dudley sitting outside with a group of her friends

Growing her confidence and skills as a future educator

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the Class of 2026: Victoria Dudley
Kendra Neary outside smiling at the camera against a green backdrop

Creating opportunities for herself and others

By Eric Zimmer
Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary
Emily Mahony outside in front of an ocean bay with mountains on a cloudy windy day smiling at the camera.

Turning campus research experiences into global opportunities

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the Class of 2026: Emily Mahony
Alysia Boudreau oustide and smiling at the camera

Hands-on research helps student’s conservation career take flight

By Eric Zimmer
Meet the Class of 2026: Alysia Boudreau
Chiara standing outside on a sunny day in front of green shrubbery and smiling at the camera.

Turning connection and curiosity into a double degree

By Eric Zimmer
Meet your valedictorians: Chiara Sedola
Tejas giving a presentation next to a powerpoint slide.

Embracing every opportunity

By Eric Zimmer
Meet your valedictorians: Tejas Sawant
Zackary Sutton outside wearng sunglasses and looking at the camera

Finding confidence and camaraderie in VIU’s WEST program

By Eric Zimmer
Zackary Sutton shares his story