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Portrait shot of Sanipan Debnath, a VIU MBA alum

Is going to grad school worth it?

Vancouver Island University alumni tell their stories
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
Tyson holds up his Ma Murray award

Alum wins coveted Ma Murray award for feature writing

Tyson Whitney’s feature series for the North Island’s ongoing hospital closures picked up the gold medal this year.
Stuart Dixon talk into a microphone

Finding newfound purpose

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon
Headshot of Courtney Dubyna

Follow your heart on your learning journey

From classroom to career: Courtney Dubyna
VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine wearing a VIU hoodie and glasses standing next to a tree outside and smiling at the camera

Finding community and belonging at VIU

By Eric Zimmer
VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story
Valentina sits in a garden with lots of greenery around her

Healing the mind with psychedelic-assisted therapy

From classroom to career: Valentina Chichiniova
Ivy Richardson wearing boxing gloves

Live every day like a ceremony: Ivy Richardson

Celebrating Indigenous mentorship at VIU
Jesse Anderson standing outside in front of one of his machines on a sunny day.

From Heavy Equipment student to successful business owner

By Eric Zimmer
Jesse Anderson shares his story