Alumni
Alumni Stories
Our alumni inspire through their ideas, their research, and their dedication to bettering the world around them.
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Natasha Garner
Environmental Chemistry Alumna
As a recipient of an NSERC CREATE IACPES scholarship, as well as a Queen Elizabeth II graduate scholarship, today Garner is undertaking graduate studies in Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Calgary, ultimately in pursuit of a PhD.
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Daniel King
Biochemistry Alumnus
When two members of King’s immediate family fell ill during his second year of studies, King had to overcome a difficult period. “Continuing my education through all of that is one of my greatest personal accomplishments,” he says.
Now, King hopes to get involved in cancer research, specifically a new innovative method of treating certain cancer types with altered viruses.
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Rebecca Mlikotic
Biochemistry Alumna
Rebecca Mlikotic completed a BSC honours in biochemistry and gained valuable experience as an intern the BC Cancer Agency. After graduating from UBC Okanagan, she went on to earn a degree in midwifery at UBC Vancouver.
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Victor Nnabuihe
Environmental Chemistry Alumnus
When Viktor Nnabuihe chose UBC Okanagan, he saw it as an opportunity to start a new chapter of his life on a blank page, a chance to really figure out who he is. Moving away from family and friends in Alberta, Nnabuihe welcomed change with excitement.
Stay connected with UBC
Your relationship with UBC Okanagan shouldn’t end when you graduate. Keep in touch with your university community, get information on events and benefits, and see what others are doing with their degrees with the UBC Global Alumni Network.