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Madeline kozubal wearing mechanics coveralls standing in front of a school bus engine and smiling at the camera

Dual Credit program sparks interest in trades careers

By Eric Zimmer
Madeline Kozubal shares her story
Ezat Haidary wering a reflective vests and safety goggles in the carpentry shop, giving a thumbs up and smiling at the camera.

Refugee finds future career path with new VIU program

By Eric Zimmer
Ezat Haidary shares his story
Picture of a compass rose on a globe

Gaining real-world experiences in the publishing world

Students aim to answer some of humanity’s fundamental questions in journal
Anna Shynkarenko wearing a hat, half-hidden behind a bush and looking at the camera

Researching the effects of war on urban landscapes in Ukraine

By Eric Zimmer
Anna Shynkarenko came to VIU on a Mitacs internship
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.