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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises more than $480,000 for students in need

December 4, 2025 - 04:09pm

VIU news and experts: April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025 - 03:25pm

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VIU Métis Elder-In-Residence presented with King Charles III Coronation Medal

April 3, 2025 - 11:11am

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Helping youth navigate anxiety and depression

March 26, 2025 - 04:21pm

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Alumni Spotlight on George Anderson

March 26, 2025 - 09:34am

Alum spotlight on Shauna Andrews

March 18, 2025 - 04:29pm

From hairstylist to university

March 17, 2025 - 02:00pm

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New entrance scholarship process gives future VIU students more certainty

December 16, 2025

Record amount of funding available for entrance scholarships

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Beyond the postcard: Unpacking tourism’s impacts on resort municipalities

May 12, 2025 By Jenn McGarrigle

Grad student with impact: Flynn Saunderson

MyVIU student news: May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Welcome to summer semester 😎

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Finding balance in foot and ankle research

May 6, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Jakob Tortorelli is taking steps to a fulfilling career helping people stay on their feet

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Asian Heritage Month resources

May 2, 2025

A guide to learn, celebrate and help you take action

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Safeguarding the digital world

April 29, 2025

VIU student aspires to become a cybersecurity expert

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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Expanded gathering place supports Indigenous culture on campus

August 29, 2024 - 10:45am

Moving Forward: Strengthening our VIU community together

August 22, 2024 - 04:00pm

Update to the Community – Dismantlement of Encampment

August 18, 2024 - 06:00pm

Update to the community - notice of court order

August 15, 2024 - 03:30pm

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VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland competes in national competition

August 13, 2024 - 10:15am

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Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region opens outreach centre in Qualicum Beach

August 6, 2024 - 11:30am

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