Critically acclaimed Canadian opera singer and national CBC Radio host Marion Newman is returning to the University of Victoria to join the award-winning teaching faculty at the School of Music. Newman—whose traditional name is Nege’ga—is of Kwagiulth and Stó:lō First Nations descent with English, Irish and Scottish heritage. The 2022 UVic Distinguished Alumni Award recipient will officially join the School of Music as an assistant professor on July 1, 2024.

An environmental problem-solver healing our dirt, an ocean engineer unlocking climate data and a grassroots activist are among this year’s 18 recipients.

Natasha Thambirajah's unexpected journey from biochemistry to a 15-year career in public service, advocating for equity in health policy. Explore her story on the Work It podcast.

Dr. Lisa Kalynchuk has been re-appointed as Vice-President Research and Innovation for a second five-year term.

The university flag will be lowered on Dec. 6 to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

A recognized leader in immigrant and refugee mental health promotion, Nancy Clark has made the wellbeing and integration of newcomers to Canada her top research priority. Over the next five years, her work will focus on addressing health and healthcare service gaps for people who experience forced migration and who arrive in Canada under various protection streams.

University of Victoria women's field hockey team secures fifth-straight U SPORTS title, while women's rugby wins first national silver.

Andrew Petter and Linda Catlin Smith receive UVic’s highest academic honour on Nov. 14 and 15, when they receive honorary degrees during the UVic's fall convocation ceremonies.

Twelve University of Victoria athletes and alumni will compete for Canada in four sports at the 2023 Pan American Games, which run from Oct. 20 - Nov. 5 in Santiago, Chile

Proving that experience matters when it comes to creating impactful productions, Phoenix Theatre is offering an all-alumni directed season with SETYA, the latest in the continuing Staging Equality series, and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.

After completing her bachelor’s in Indigenous Studies and Environmental Studies at UVic, Hannah’s passion for Indigenous environmental stewardship, community-building and land-based learning led her to a co-op placement, and a career, with Coastal Restoration Society.

Starting September 26, tune in to hear how alums are making a difference through their careers when Work It: A career exploration podcast drops its first season. Plus, get expert advice on all things career-related, from self-advocacy at work to practicing self-care and avoiding burnout

Natalie Haddow, co-op coordinator for UVic’s School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, has a long history with co-operative education as a student and an employer. Now she's helping other students step into co-op work terms.

Ange Coutts, who graduates with a UVic master's in education this June, is working to improve the experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ youth athletes in schools.

We’re celebrating the achievements of Spring Class of 2023 with nine in-person convocation ceremonies, two honorary-degree recipients and more than 3,900 grads completing their studies at UVic.

Alumna and artist Francis Dick's new solo exhibition at Legacy Art Gallery is an autobiography told through art, each image and object testament to her life’s journey, her culture, her fearlessness, and her ability to transform joy and pain into art.