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From classroom learning and field research to community engagement events and collaborations, VIU students and employees...
06/02/2026

From classroom learning and field research to community engagement events and collaborations, VIU students and employees are creating lasting impacts on our region and beyond. From community events with purpose to innovative teaching tools to solutions to real-world environmental challenges, VIU’s 2025 Impact Report demonstrates the remarkable strength and reach of the VIU community. Read the Impact Report: https://news.viu.ca/impact-report

Meet the class of 2026!From cancer research, including helping develop technology to study tumours, to presenting her wo...
06/02/2026

Meet the class of 2026!

From cancer research, including helping develop technology to study tumours, to presenting her work internationally, Emily Mahony made the most of her time at VIU. She graduated this spring with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. Read her story: https://bit.ly/4e49wxj

Meet your 2026 VIU valedictorians! 🎓Kendra Neary, representing Education and Academic and Career Preparation 🎓Chiara S...
06/01/2026

Meet your 2026 VIU valedictorians!
🎓Kendra Neary, representing Education and Academic and Career Preparation
🎓Chiara Sedola, representing Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences and Science and Technology
🎓Tejas Sawant, representing Management and Trades and Applied Technology
🎓Autumn Clark, representing Health Sciences and Human Services

We can't wait to hear what they have to say to the Class of 2026 during VIU's convocation ceremonies on June 8 and 9.
Read more about their time at VIU and their journey to this moment:
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Thank you to everyone who helped us start Pride Month off strong! We celebrated today with a flag-raising, games and cup...
06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped us start Pride Month off strong! We celebrated today with a flag-raising, games and cupcakes. Whether you were there in person or watching online, thank you for taking the time to show your Pride! And thank you to VIU’s Positive Space Alliance for organizing!

06/01/2026

Thank you for attending our 2026 Show Your Pride Event

Meet your Class of 2026 🎓Eleena Taheri (she/her) is graduating with the Bachelor of Science, Honours in Psychology & Bio...
05/29/2026

Meet your Class of 2026 🎓Eleena Taheri (she/her) is graduating with the Bachelor of Science, Honours in Psychology & Biology. Here’s more from Eleena:

Why did you choose VIU?
I chose VIU for the opportunity to build meaningful connections with my professors and for the more hands-on learning experience that comes with smaller class sizes. I wanted to be part of a learning environment where I could actively engage with my courses, research and the people around me rather than feel like just another number in a lecture hall.

Can you share two highlights from your time at VIU?
Completing two extensive research projects in both the biology and psychology departments, and learning how to dissect an owl! Another major highlight was being able to present and defend my honours research both at CREATE and to my professors, which helped me grow tremendously as both a student and researcher.

What are you most proud of achieving since you began your studies?
I earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20 after graduating high school two years early and immediately beginning university. Balancing a double major, research, work and a heavy course load taught me discipline, resilience and confidence in my abilities. Looking back, I’m proud not only of the degree itself, but also of the growth that happened throughout the process.

What is one thing your peers or profs may remember about you after graduation?
The girl who took eight classes a semester to finish her double major. I think they’ll also remember how passionate I was about learning and constantly challenging myself academically.

What’s next for you?
I hope to attend medical school and become a cardiothoracic surgeon, but I also love research in the field of neuroscience. I’m torn between becoming a part-time surgeon and researcher because my heart truly lies within the realm of science.

Watch Eleena and more than 1,200 other VIU grads cross the stage at convocation June 8 and 9. Congrats Class of 2026!

Starting a post-secondary journey can feel overwhelming, but for Zackary Sutton, VIU’s Workplace Essentials Skills and T...
05/29/2026

Starting a post-secondary journey can feel overwhelming, but for Zackary Sutton, VIU’s Workplace Essentials Skills and Training program became a place to build confidence, friendships and real-world job experience. Read his story: https://bit.ly/4nXxXkj

Meet your Class of 2026 🎓Lexa Pritchett (they/them) is graduating with a Technical Theatre Diploma. Here’s more from Lex...
05/28/2026

Meet your Class of 2026 🎓Lexa Pritchett (they/them) is graduating with a Technical Theatre Diploma. Here’s more from Lexa:

Why did you choose VIU?
I’ve enjoyed theatre since I was young and was at a crossroads for what I wanted to study in university. After an unfortunate senior year in high school, I wanted to take the path of something I truly enjoyed. I chose VIU because the Theatre program is a perfect fit for me. I was already an actor and wanted a chance to explore the technical side of things and make it the career I want togo into. VIU’s Theatre program offers a ton of opportunities and hands-on experience with what to expect out in the real world and it drew me right in.

What are some VIU highlights?
One of my favourite projects this year was getting the chance to sound design for the theatre’s main stage production of Cyrano de Bergerac directed by Leon Potter. It was excellent forexpanding my knowledge in sound and it was so fun to play a supportive creative role in such a powerful story. On the other side of that the mainstages really bring everyone together and multiple occasions to go hang out as a group. Going to Smitty’s during Cyrano was incredibly fun and I couldn’t stop laughing the whole time.

What are you most proud of achieving since you began your studies?
Any event or show I’ve been a part of. I’ve had many opportunities over my two years at VIU to assist with, act in or be the producer of different events. All of them, no matter how stressful, were wonderful to see come together in the end.

What do you wish your first-year self knew on your first day?
Take the time to try and let go of things in the past or mistakes you make as you start out. It’s all a part of learning yourself and whatever you’re studying.

What’s next for you?
I am going to remain on the Island for a while longer and work on progressing my skills in tech to make theatre/live events my career.

Watch Lexa and more than 1,200 other VIU grads cross the stage at convocation June 8 and 9. Congrats Class of 2026!

If the Off Campus Prime show has you dreaming of university life, swipe through to see what it looks like here IRL 🎬➡️ ...
05/27/2026

If the Off Campus Prime show has you dreaming of university life, swipe through to see what it looks like here IRL 🎬➡️

Good luck to VIU Culinary Arts student Simon Martin as he competes at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto ...
05/27/2026

Good luck to VIU Culinary Arts student Simon Martin as he competes at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto this week! The event brings together more than 500 of Canada’s top students and apprentices from across the country to compete in more than 40 skilled trades and technology areas. To make it to nationals, Simon won both the regional and provincial skills competitions!

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