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Canada Post disruption

September 26, 2025

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated a nationwide strike on September 25, 2025. This  will impact postal delivery. This means the University of Victoria will not receive...

Roven's pathway

Financial strain left Roven on the brink of dropping out, but her determination never wavered. A donor-funded bursary kept her on track to achieving her educational goals. 

Innovative riding simulator expands access to horseback therapy

With a gift from long-time supporters Murray and Lynda Farmer, a UVic-led innovation is expanding access to the joy and healing of horseback riding for people with disabilities.

Emergency bursary helps future teacher achieve dream of graduating debt free

An unexpected injury left Jayda Konnilla unable to work and uncertain about how she would afford her final year of tuition. But when she needed it most, a donor-supported emergency bursary allowed...

Nurse practitioner grad champions better health

A donor-funded scholarship helped Jessica Newcombe complete the Master’s in Nurse Practitioner program and make a meaningful impact on her community.

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.