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Giving youth a voice in Canada’s AI policies

July 27, 2026 - 02:36pm

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VIU researcher aims to improve hospital care for people who use substances

July 6, 2026 - 01:46pm

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Speaker explores history, imagination and Indigenous futures in VIU talk

June 29, 2026 - 09:19am

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Alumni spotlight: Andrea Thring

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June 25, 2026 - 03:47pm

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 VIU offers pathway into public life with Democratic Leadership program

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Carpentry students build skills and community

July 29, 2026 By Neil Every

VIU tiwšɛmawtxʷ students gain hands-on experience while helping build homes that will become part of the Tla’amin Nation community

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Building confidence through community

June 3, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Taylor Fleming

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From Ecuador to VIU: Finding growth in every opportunity

June 1, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Meylin Vasquez

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Growing her confidence and skills as a future educator

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Meet the Class of 2026: Victoria Dudley

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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Turning campus research experiences into global opportunities

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Emily Mahony

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Hands-on research helps student’s conservation career take flight

May 22, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet the Class of 2026: Alysia Boudreau

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From the Provost's Desk: End of term spring update

April 27, 2026 - 04:01pm

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VIU begins search for next president

April 20, 2026 - 03:08pm

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VIU sets course for strong financial future

April 8, 2026 - 12:52pm

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From the Provost's desk: Spring 2026 update

March 11, 2026 - 10:06am

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Recognizing International Women's Day 2026

March 4, 2026 - 01:50pm

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Presidential search process

February 17, 2026 - 02:00pm

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