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Alumni spotlight: Lisa Leclerc

January 27, 2026 - 09:59am

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

May 22, 2024 - 12:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Melissa Ayling

May 22, 2024 - 08:30am

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VIU News & Experts: May 1

May 1, 2024 - 07:15pm

Alum of the Month: Clair Morgan

April 30, 2024 - 10:00am

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Political scientists coming to VIU for provincial conference

April 29, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Generosity of donors supports student success

April 24, 2024 - 03:15pm

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Starting the semester right

January 29, 2026 By Becky Duarte

What to do so you don't feel so behind

Computer Science student develops digital dashboard for BC music festival

July 10, 2024

Zeke Critchlow discovers a passion for programming at VIU

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Finding her path with a career in recreation

July 9, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Victoria Koutstaal shares her story

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Cooking up success

July 7, 2024

From Classroom to Career: Shannah Pogline

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Life is more fun with purpose

July 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Brian Yin

Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

June 28, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work

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Having a whale of a time as a raft guide

June 28, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Lucas Gamp shares his story

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VIU hosting free, family-friendly fall festival

October 13, 2023 - 09:45am

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Statement on the war in the Middle East

October 10, 2023 - 03:15pm

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VIU’s View Gallery hosts an exhibit featuring Nanaimo and mid-Island artists

October 10, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU News & Experts: October 6, 2023

October 6, 2023 - 04:30pm

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Vancouver Island University shares deficit mitigation plan

October 5, 2023 - 11:00am

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Province, First Nations and VIU announce new funding and training for Indigenous guardians protecting coastal lands and waters

October 4, 2023 - 08:00pm

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