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New donor support helps more VIU students stay in school

October 27, 2025 - 01:16pm

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Skipping her way to Japan

June 25, 2025 - 10:17am

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A new level: VIU’s 2024-25 CCAA Academic All-Canadians

June 19, 2025 - 04:42pm

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VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

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Preserving Canada’s wartime history for future generations

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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

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Empowering educators worldwide

October 30, 2025

How a VIU alum is shaping the future of learning

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A voice for justice: VIU grad champions Indigenous women and girls

June 11, 2025

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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Finding my people – a cohort of design nerds

June 5, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Graphic Design student Ronin Harver shares his story

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

June 2, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Nurturing a passion for literacy, art and creativity: Paige Pierce

May 30, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Statements & Announcements

VIU Statement: PACWEST Investigation Concluded

February 3, 2025 - 06:30pm

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VIU campuses closing for the rest of the day today (February 3) and tomorrow

February 2, 2025 - 11:00pm

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Construction begins on new student housing at VIU

January 23, 2025 - 01:15pm

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VIU joins Canada-wide agri-food innovation project

January 20, 2025 - 02:30pm

VIU Statement: Inclusivity in sports is a shared responsibility

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