Amidst the flood of climate-related headlines, it's easy to despair. However, graduating Department of Writing student Aldyn Chwelos has found hope working with UVic's Climate Disaster Project.

A coastal dweller, surfer, and new free diver, Lilly Woodbury is committed to intersectional environmentalism and climate justice. She earns an MA from UVic's School of Environmental Studies.

Graduating with an MBA in Sustainable Innovation, Kimberly Schaub's unique career trajectory and ardent passion for food and sustainability is a testament to the power of following one’s heart.

Saying that someone’s science degree was full of science feels a bit obvious, but for Meghan Molnar, it really is the best way to describe her UVic experience.

Michael Chutskoff embraces multiple identities. They dream of a future where people like them—an Indigenous, queer, neurodivergent and two-spirit person—can flourish in academia.

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.

Rachel and Sarah Lachmansingh have both been named winners of the Victoria Medal, the first time this annual award for Faculty of Fine Arts graduates has been presented to two people.

Math student Elena Moss discovered more gender equity than expected in her cohort, spent a co-op work term conducting cancer research, and graduates this June from UVic.

Andrew Ambers, who graduates this June with a degree in Indigenous Studies and political science, has combined his interests, research, heritage and thought-provoking perspectives on waterways to propose a promising new approach to resource management policy and law.

As an Academic All-Canadian for three years, Mariah Fulton knows a thing or two about time management. Namely, when juggling rigorous studies, the demands of varsity swimming and part-time work, you use time wisely—very wisely. Fulton, who gra…

Victoria Hartman originally wanted to be a doctor, and earned a UVic Bachelor of Science in preparation for that path. Increasingly intrigued by the emerging field of biomedical engineering as she pursued her studies, she changed course and took a s…

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.

UVic political science student Emily Lowan, who graduates this June, has spent much of her time at university engaged in climate justice politics. She is one of six finalists in BC competing for an Oxford Rhodes Scholarship this year.

As part of her undergraduate research in anthropology UVic student Katherine Strom Trudel, who graduates this June, looked at the experience of food insecure mothers and caregivers in Victoria.

Tanaya Marsel, Indigenous talent acquisition specialist at Deloitte, graduates with a UVic MBA this June — and she has insights on why diversity and inclusion initiatives sometimes fall short.

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.