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Savannah Mercer holds up DNA models

Solving real-world problems with computational chemistry

Savannah Mercer shares her undergraduate research
Headshot of Mac Barrera.

Investigating parasite genetics

By Rachel Stern
Alum’s undergrad research published in an international journal
A closeup of multiple trans and pride flags.

Students share reflections on gender in book

By Rachel Stern
Sociology class publishes book together
Alicia McLean headshot

Planning for more age-friendly communities

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research
Dual Credit student Michelle White looking at the camera

Earn university credits while still in high school with VIU’s dual credit program

By Eric Zimmer
Fast-track your future while saving time and money too.
Carliegh Gainer smiling at the camera

VIU Nursing student gives back to community through successful grant application

By Eric Zimmer
Carliegh Gainer’s efforts mean Khowhemun Elementary School gets a new mural
Nadia Linning standing in the woods and smiling at the camera

An award-winning work co-op with the BC Wildfire Service

By Eric Zimmer
VIU Tourism Management student Nadia Linning shares her experience
Sarah Hart and Sevilya Hendricks performing a song together at the Chinese Bridge Singing contest at UBC

VIU students win province-wide Chinese language contest

By Eric Zimmer
It’s the first time VIU students have done so at the event.
Sarah Osborne sitting in a boat holding a fish and smiling at the camera

My semester abroad in Norway

By Sarah Osborne
What it’s like to learn and explore across the Norwegian landscape