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

April 30, 2026 - 11:14am

Getting to Know You: Dr. Yoichi Mukai

November 4, 2025 - 01:20pm

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New donor support helps more VIU students stay in school

October 27, 2025 - 01:16pm

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VIU Fest, health experts and more

October 10, 2025 - 04:49pm

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Alumni Spotlight on Jane Stoller

October 10, 2025 - 04:49pm

Celebrated Poet Marilyn Dumont to give the 2025 VIU Gustafson Lecture

October 9, 2025 - 03:16pm

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VIU offers innovative ways to combine trades and business training

October 9, 2025 - 02:31pm

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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

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Finding purpose on and off the court

July 15, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

Kai Leighton shares his story

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Why you should say YES to studying abroad

July 14, 2025 By Jenna Gill

Finding friendship, direction and adventure overseas: Jenna Gill

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Finding her calling in therapeutic healing

July 9, 2025

Elise Cole’s journey from Kinesiology student to physiotherapist

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From memoirs to microplastics: Making headlines for a class assignment

July 7, 2025

Christina Hunt’s piece on microplastics catches editor’s eye

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VIU master’s student brings alternative healing program to Canada’s North

July 2, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Emily Hoefs is transforming health care in her community

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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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VIU Statement: PACWEST Investigation Concluded

February 3, 2025 - 06:30pm

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VIU campuses closing for the rest of the day today (February 3) and tomorrow

February 2, 2025 - 11:00pm

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Construction begins on new student housing at VIU

January 23, 2025 - 01:15pm

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VIU joins Canada-wide agri-food innovation project

January 20, 2025 - 02:30pm

VIU Statement: Inclusivity in sports is a shared responsibility

January 8, 2025 - 09:00am

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