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Feature stories
Stories, profiles and interviews with UVic alumni and features from the UVic Torch magazine.
That one girl who became an internet sensation
May 13, 2024
A keen eye for observation and a pitch-perfect “German Mother” earned Theatre grad Laura Ramoso millions of online followers as the comedian takes the world by storm.
Wave of change
May 13, 2024
Social Sciences grad Lucas Harris pours his passion for surfing and the environment into his current leadership role at Surfrider Foundation Canada.
A passion for politics
May 10, 2024
UVic Poli Sci grad Rachael Segal regards Canadian election night as her "Super Bowl," and she’s on a mission to help women discover that engagement in politics can be invigorating and fun.
Top of your game
May 9, 2024
Olympic physiologist Ben Sporer, BSc ’98, MSc ’01, has distilled years of learning into his new book, Output, which shows how anyone can borrow principles from sport to...
Better bridges
May 7, 2024
A tragic accident inspired UVic alumnus Harsh Rathod, PhD ’19, to harness the power of AI and drones to improve the safety of infrastructure—and save lives.
Supporting Tse’k’wa
May 7, 2024
Alyssa Currie, MA ’19, leads operations of Tse’k’wa, an accessible cultural-heritage site in northern BC and one of Canada’s oldest known archeological sites.
Swimming lessons
May 7, 2024
UVic Psychology grad and Olympian Ryan Cochrane reflects on his years as a high-performance athlete—and how it helped him navigate a real estate career.
Choosing her path
May 2, 2024
Theatre grad Medina Hahn’s latest success is the interactive multi-platform reconciliation story Inheritance: A Pick-the-Path-Experience.
Faith, fuel and the life of a poet
May 1, 2024
Award-winning poet Cara-Lyn Morgan explores cultural duality, family secrets and the harms of colonialism in her latest book, Building a Nest from the Bones of My People.
A matter of privilege
February 12, 2024
In his upcoming webinar, UVic sociology grad and education professor Gerald Walton explores privilege and how it can be used to help create a more equitable society.
My business
We profile enterprises run by UVic alumni.
Creating planet-positive solutions
September 6, 2023
Science grad Parmjot Gill co-founded Kite, a venture studio that helps work through problems to create world-class companies and a cleaner, more sustainable resource industry
Leading the charge
July 24, 2023
BCom grad Andrew Johns is helping drivers go electric with a new network of charging stations
Distill my beating heart
April 20, 2023
Mechanical Engineering grads Darcy Lane, BEng ’06, and Brandon Fry, BEng ’10, are helping fuel the craft distilling revival with their custom-made stills
Ask an expert
We learn useful tips and life hacks from UVic alumni.
For the thrill of it
June 19, 2023
Bestselling author and Writing alumna Gail Anderson-Dargatz delivers some need-to-know tips to start up a literary novel or a fast-paced thriller
Alum shares tips on mental wellness
April 20, 2023
UVic triple grad and campus counsellor Adam Tran offers up some life hacks on caring for your health and well-being.
Cyber security expert offers life hacks
April 19, 2023
UVic double grad Nav Bassi shares his dos and don'ts when it comes protecting yourself online.
Change-up
We profile UVic alumni who recently made a bold life change.
Capturing memories
May 1, 2024
Chelsea Warren turned her focus from science to photography to fulfill her creative drive and run her own business.
Fits to a tea
November 8, 2023
Business grad Zet Le gave up a corporate job to make his dreams come true by starting Y Not Today, a unique Bingsu ice-cream and bubble-tea business in Calgary.
A kind word for social workers
April 20, 2023
Social worker Amy Pinnell left public service to start her own business, sharing messages and products to ease the load of her colleagues in the field.
Vox alumni
Alumni share stories in their own words.
Now boarding
May 1, 2024
UVic social work alumna and debut author Amy Mattes, BSW ’17, writes about the enduring joy of skateboarding and why kickflips might help kick-start creativity.
Different fires
May 24, 2023
How a return to wildfire fighting in BC helped Writing grad Kelly Bouchard reboot from the stress and exhaustion of his work with Toronto’s homeless.
Wheels, words and healing
April 20, 2023
Martin Bauman discovered the life-changing power of stories during a cross-country bike ride for mental health.