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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's Danielle Hyde named 2023 CCAA Athletic Director of the Year

June 14, 2023 - 08:45am

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Dash Dauntless: VIU’s professional wrestler

June 7, 2023 - 03:00am

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Benefits Overview: Where do You Turn When You’re Not Sure Where to Turn?

June 5, 2023 - 02:15pm

5 Questions with Melissa Huggan

May 31, 2023 - 11:30am

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Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher

May 24, 2023 - 03:30pm

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Alum of the Month: Ashley Kuramoto

May 20, 2023 - 05:45pm

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From foster care to university graduate

June 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Olivia Thomas’s 14-year journey of resilience and perseverance

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Creating connections through poetry

February 28, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

VIU Education student Paige Pierce is Nanaimo’s Youth Poet Laureate

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Who was Israel Wood Powell?

February 24, 2024

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VIU’s accounting program adds up to career success

February 23, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

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VIU Student Pulse News: February 21, 2024

February 21, 2024

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Xwulqw’selu Sta’lo’: Quw’utsun Mustimuhw Hwialasmut tu Tumuhw

February 16, 2024

(Koksilah River: Cowichan Peoples Take Care of the Land)

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Studying overseas with international scholarships

February 15, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Tony Miyoshi and Sam Statchuk share their stories

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VIU news & experts: May 10, 2023

May 10, 2023 - 09:45pm

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VIU news & experts: April 26, 2023

April 26, 2023 - 09:15pm

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New Vancouver Island University Experts List highlights faculty insights and expertise

April 26, 2023 - 04:15pm

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Portal magazine celebrates a garden of stories at Bowen Park

April 14, 2023 - 10:00am

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VIU News & Experts: April 13, 2023

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Expert in democracy and public trust joins Vancouver Island University

April 12, 2023 - 04:00pm

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