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VIU and Loaves & Fishes partner to bring Free Food Market to campus

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 VIU offers pathway into public life with Democratic Leadership program

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Theatre professor co-creates immersive flower sculpture

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Public invited to explore marine research at VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station

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VIU technology diploma program returns with strong AI and cybersecurity focus

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New student questions, answered

August 25, 2026

Answers to common questions about starting at Vancouver Island University

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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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Turning connection and curiosity into a double degree

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Embracing every opportunity

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Meet your valedictorians: Tejas Sawant

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Saving companies time, money and talent

May 15, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

MBA students research smarter business solutions

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Finding confidence and camaraderie in VIU’s WEST program

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VIU students explore effectiveness of community youth programs

May 11, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Uncovering what makes youth programs successful in Nanaimo

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A message of support following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

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Recognizing Black History Month 2026

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Clarifying VIU drug policies as drug decriminalization pilot project ends

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From the President’s Desk: Welcome to the 2026 Spring Semester

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Happy Holidays from Interim President Dr. Dennis Johnson

December 16, 2025 - 02:43pm

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Severe weather closure procedures for the 2025-26 year

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