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A picture of the 10-member team that will compete at the Kinesiology Games in Ontario

Building connection and community at the Kin Games

By Eric Zimmer

Kinesiology students are heading to Ontario this week for national competition

Laci standing outside and smiling at the camera

Finding purpose in recovery 

By Eric Zimmer

Laci Schulenborg receives national recognition for work with local service organization

three students look at a robotic car on a table

Got questions about university? Let’s talk VIU

By Francesca Paladino

We’re here to help you navigate your next step with confidence

Waves imagery with International Women's Day written over top

Redefining leadership, together

Female leaders share reflections in advance of International Women’s Day 2026

Two coaches lean in for an embrace

Longtime Mariners coaches stepping away from roles after storied careers

Matt Kuzminski and Tony Bryce are saying goodbye to their time as court sport leaders

Students-on-the-beach

Island Life 101: Totem poles, beach days and goats on the roof

By Chioma Azike

A beginner’s guide to mid-Island day trips

Christina smiling at the camera while wearing a VIU Nursing shirt.

From financial stress to full focus

By Eric Zimmer

How scholarships are powering future nurse Christina Gustafsson

Saurya Mishra standing outside in front of a Heli-Jet helicopter and looking at the camera.

Building a career in hospitality leadership

Saurya Mishra shares his story

three students walking down the stairs in front of the VIU library.

Starting the semester right

By Becky Duarte

What to do so you don't feel so behind

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