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Kai Leighton in a Mariners jersey holding a basketball and pointing at the camera.

Finding purpose on and off the court

By Eric Zimmer

Kai Leighton shares his story

Jenna waves at the camera in a square

Why you should say YES to studying abroad

By Jenna Gill

Finding friendship, direction and adventure overseas: Jenna Gill

A woman stands next to a fence and a green field with her hands in her pockets

Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

Elise Cole’s journey from Kinesiology student to physiotherapist

Christina Hunt smiling at the camera

From memoirs to microplastics: Making headlines for a class assignment

Christina Hunt’s piece on microplastics catches editor’s eye

A woman wearing tan overalls is standing in a clearing in the forest in front of a campfire.

VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

VIU Graduate, wearing convocation robes, Olivia Thomas is holding a medal while standing outside in front of a garden

From foster care to university graduate

By Annette Lucas

Olivia Thomas’s 14-year journey of resilience and perseverance

A student walks through gardens on VIU's Nanaimo campus

MyVIU student news June 18, 2025

VIU summer services and fun

A man standing beside a desk with a computer and a monitor on it in a room with shelves and supplies on them

Rebooting his future with the information technology program

By Annette Lucas

Matthias De Gisi graduates VIU with top honour in his category

Leah stands in front of gathering place

A voice for justice: VIU grad champions Indigenous women and girls

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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