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Kate Wilson in a baking uniform holding a rolling pin

Rising to the challenge of opening her own baking business

From Classroom to Career: Kate Wilson
Group photo of nursing students in Mexico

Getting a global health education

By Talia Connor
VIU Nursing students went to Mexico on community practice experience
Four students in a gym holding volleyballs

Creating a safe place to play and learn

Child and Youth Care students participate in community program
Andrew Szilagyi sitting in front of a computer and smiling at the camera. ChatGPT is on the screen in the background.

Researching the effects of AI in the workplace

By Eric Zimmer
Andrew Szilagyi shares his story
Paige Pierce standing in front of the ocean, wearing a green dress and turning back to smile at the camera

Creating connections through poetry

By Eric Zimmer
VIU Education student Paige Pierce is Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate
Tony miyoshi and sam statchuk

Studying overseas with international scholarships

By Eric Zimmer
Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories
Grace Poirier

Designing VIU’s next signature chocolate in Paris

By Eric Zimmer
Baking and Pastry Arts student Grace Poirier shares her story
VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine wearing a VIU hoodie and glasses standing next to a tree outside and smiling at the camera

Finding community and belonging at VIU

By Eric Zimmer
VIU grad and current employee Rayan Zeineddine shares his story
Daniela

Child and Youth Care students give back to community with project

By Eric Zimmer
Two second-year students share their story