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Alumni spotlight on: Nicole Smith

April 7, 2026 - 09:41pm

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Four VIU Teams Top the First CCAA National Rankings of 2022

February 10, 2022 - 03:15pm

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VIU Establishes New Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Program

February 9, 2022 - 11:15am

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5 Questions with Xueling (Julie) Luo

February 8, 2022 - 03:15pm

VIU’s Global Citizens Week Shines a Light on Justice Issues

January 31, 2022 - 02:00pm

VIU Political Studies Professor Mark Williams

5 Questions with Mark Williams

January 31, 2022 - 10:30am

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Alum of the Month: Katelyn Horsley

January 26, 2022 - 01:45pm

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The moment it all became possible

April 7, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

How a bursary is helping propel Casey Reumkens’ post-secondary journey

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Semester end celebrations coming up 🎉

April 5, 2023

Student Pulse News: April 5, 2023

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How does music affect the mind?

March 24, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Mikaila Tombe is researching why people respond the way they do to different types of music.

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The Long Night Against Procrastination 🍕

March 22, 2023

VIU Student Pulse News: March 22, 2023

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How honeybees are harmed by climate change

March 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Sierra De Buysscher-Nailor shares her research.

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Solving real-world problems with computational chemistry

March 15, 2023

Savannah Mercer shares her undergraduate research

Investigating parasite genetics

March 13, 2023 By Rachel Stern

Alum’s undergrad research published in an international journal

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VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Showcase Graduate Programs

September 10, 2021 - 10:45am

Vaccine Survey Results

September 9, 2021 - 04:00pm

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BC's Proof of Vaccination System

September 9, 2021 - 03:00pm

VIU Welcomes New Associate Vice-President, Community Partnerships

September 8, 2021 - 01:45pm

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VIU Media Highlights: July 19 – August 23, 2021

August 31, 2021 - 12:45pm

A Safe Return to Campus this Fall

August 27, 2021 - 01:00pm

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