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Breaking barriers in skilled trades education

January 12, 2026 - 11:54am

VIU professor researching adversarial situations on networks

February 9, 2024 - 10:45am

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Alum of the Month: Jordyn Monaghan

January 27, 2024 - 09:15am

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Alum of the Month: Perry Bulwer

January 14, 2024 - 11:45am

Jen Gerson

Independent journalist visiting VIU to talk about free speech

January 2, 2024 - 11:30am

Study sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of Coast Salish woolly dogs

December 18, 2023 - 03:15pm

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VIU professor researching impacts of prenatal opioid exposure with First Nations communities

December 13, 2023 - 01:30pm

VIU Blog

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From “I’m not sure I belong” to “I know I can”

December 18, 2025 By Eric Zimmer

How VIU’s Pathways program helped Kylie rebuild confidence, discover purpose and step into a nursing career

Using an Ojibwe lens to examine Margaret Atwood’s novel MaddAddam

April 29, 2024

Bryn Skibo advocates the value of Indigenous ways of knowing in academic discourse

VIU Geoscience student earns coveted spot in mineral exploration workshop

April 23, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Aiden Kilcommons is excited to learn from top industry experts

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Introducing VIU’s new salmon scholarship winners

April 22, 2024 By Reprinted with permission from the Pacific Salmon Foundation blog

Nick Davenport and Allie Unger share their stories

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Bad Leaders, Bad Followers: Threats to democracy we don't talk about enough

April 19, 2024

An edition of the Engaged Citizens Speaker Series

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Need a break from studying? 🍏

April 17, 2024

Student Pulse News: April 17, 2024

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VIU Graphic Design students create Earth Day window displays

April 17, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Students use eco-friendly and recycled materials in their designs

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The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

May 29, 2023 - 11:45am

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VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 - 04:45pm

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VIU news & experts: May 10, 2023

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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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