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Misha Zvekic wears green gloves and holds a beaker with liquid in it in a chemistry lab.

Alum finds forever chemicals in sixgill shark

By Rachel Stern
Misha Zvekic examines shark during a research exchange
Kayla Passmore sits on a couch in front of the totem in the Centre for Health and Science atrium

Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore
Headshot of Nova Heartland

Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system

Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research
Trinity stands in front of a car raised up on a stand

Discovering a passion for working on cars

Trinity LaRose's story
Mauricea Panchenko

Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship

By Eric Zimmer
Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams.
Thomas Leaf

Exploring connections between sport, history and kinesiology

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation
Heather Finlay

Ready to share her research

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal
Spencer Antifave wearing a grey hoody outside and smiling at the camera

Combining business and psychology

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal
Kelsey Moore smiles with a mountain range at sunset behind her.

Connecting with community and nature

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal