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VIU reaches halfway mark on campaign to remove financial barriers for students

April 30, 2026 - 11:14am

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Indigenous Guardians protecting coastal lands and waters

April 15, 2024 - 04:00pm

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VIU’s Engaged Citizens Speaker Series puts the spotlight on bad leaders and followers

April 11, 2024 - 03:45pm

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VIU students showcase their research projects during the CREATE conference

April 3, 2024 - 10:45am

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Vancouver Island University invites community to explore trades and tech careers at showcase

March 27, 2024 - 09:30am

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Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

March 21, 2024 - 10:15am

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VIU carpentry students learn by building tiny home

March 20, 2024 - 01:15pm

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What does the public really think about restorative justice?

April 28, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Criminology student Maddy Reetham-Clayton aims to find out for a community partner

English major’s research paper published in an academic journal

May 14, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Claire Gordon explores tarot card imagery in Black Mirror episodes

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Five things we learned in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

May 11, 2024 By Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig

Tourism Management students Kaelan Henders and Alison Kuenzig share their experiences

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Finding newfound purpose

May 9, 2024

From classroom to career: Stuart Dixon

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Chasing the total solar eclipse

May 8, 2024 By Dr. Greg Arkos

Dr. Greg Arkos travels to Mexico to view the spectacular natural event

Follow your heart on your learning journey

May 6, 2024

From classroom to career: Courtney Dubyna

How has VIU’s Portal magazine evolved over the years?

May 2, 2024

Joy Gugeler explores evolution from chapbook to national magazine

Statements & Announcements

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VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program

June 5, 2023 - 01:00pm

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Vancouver Island University welcomes new CFO and Vice-President, Administration

May 31, 2023 - 03:45pm

VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need

May 30, 2023 - 03:15pm

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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