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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

Three VIU Mariner Alumni Take on New Role as Apprentice Coaches

Three VIU Mariner Alumni Take on New Role as Apprentice Coaches

October 23, 2020 - 11:45am

VIU Student Recognized for Supporting Community

VIU Student Recognized for Supporting Community

October 20, 2020 - 03:45pm

VIU Alum of the Month: Ron Brash

Alum of the Month: Ron Brash

October 20, 2020 - 03:15pm

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Congratulations!

October 19, 2020 - 10:00am

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Fires are "Just the Tip of the Iceberg" of Climate Change's Impact on Forests

October 5, 2020 - 10:30am

Zoom fatigue

Back by Popular Demand: Work Well-being Practices

October 1, 2020 - 03:00pm

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From “I’m not sure I belong” to “I know I can”

December 18, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

How VIU’s Pathways program helped Kylie rebuild confidence, discover purpose and step into a nursing career

Emmerson Pollard

From undergraduate research to an honours thesis: Emmerson Pollard

June 2, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

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Student Pulse News: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

June 1, 2022

Bike to school, Pride Fest Meet-up & free movies 🎥

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How to show your allyship during Pride month

June 1, 2022 By Chris Yeast

Four tips to help you now and year-round

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Ready to put her education into practice: Timilehin Maryam Olayiwola

May 31, 2022

Meet your 2022 valedictorians

Masako and Stanley

Continuing a legacy of learning

May 30, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

The story of Masako and Stanley Fukawa’s contributions to VIU and Japanese Canadian history.

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Laying the foundation for a future research career

May 30, 2022 By Rachel Stern

Diploma grad plans to eventually pursue his PhD

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April 6, 2020 - 05:15pm

BC GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS STUDENTS WITH EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

BC Government Supporting Indigenous Students with Emergency Assistance

April 3, 2020 - 01:00pm

Province boosts emergency funding supports for students

April 2, 2020 - 10:15am

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