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VIU news and experts for April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026 - 04:57pm

Kyla Hanington, VIU alum

VIU Alum Starts Award for Single Mothers

February 9, 2021 - 01:15pm

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Scholarly Article Sheds Light on Whether Island Wolverines are a Distinct Subspecies

February 4, 2021 - 02:00pm

Anti-Racism Education List

February 3, 2021 - 02:00am

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VIU Graduate Student Joins National Advisory Committee

January 28, 2021 - 05:30pm

Dennis Ano is a VIU Master of Business Administration alumni

Alum of the Month: Dennis Año

January 28, 2021 - 05:00pm

VIU Shines Light on Inequities During Global Citizens Week

VIU Shines Light on Inequities During Global Citizens Week

January 27, 2021 - 01:15pm

VIU Blog

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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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Inspired by the world around us: Ally Badger

August 9, 2022

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Silver Medal

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Finding the right balance: Alison Garnett

July 21, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal

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Leaving her mark beyond the classroom: Emma Simard-Provençal

July 15, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

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Excelling in her field: Robyn Doll

July 14, 2022 By Eric Zimmer

Meet this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal

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Get your tech road trip ready

July 10, 2022 By Tracey Terepocki, Manager of Information Security at VIU

Tips to stay secure while you roam away from home

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Unique First Nations Housing Manager program trains people for success

July 9, 2022 By Jenn McGarrigle

Three VIU alumni share their experiences

Statements & Announcements

Milner Garden & Woodland Creates New Legacy Endowment Fund

July 21, 2020 - 03:45pm

William Litchfield, Associate Vice-President, Community Partnerships

VIU Creates New Office of Community Partnerships

July 8, 2020 - 12:15pm

Virtual Graduation Celebration 2020

July 7, 2020 - 11:45am

Improving access to quality, affordable child care in Nanaimo

June 25, 2020 - 01:15pm

VIU’s ongoing response to the Black Lives Matter movement and racism in our community

June 8, 2020 - 02:15pm

All-Gender Washroom Renovations to be Completed this Summer

June 8, 2020 - 05:15am

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