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VIU launches campaign to remove financial barriers to post-secondary education

March 2, 2026 - 11:16am

A new level: VIU’s 2024-25 CCAA Academic All-Canadians

June 19, 2025 - 04:42pm

VIU News & Experts: June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 - 09:41pm

Preserving Canada’s wartime history for future generations

June 5, 2025 - 01:34pm

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Documentary filmmaker uncovers history of Chinese-Canadian war hero

May 16, 2025 - 12:23pm

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VIU students to create the world’s largest Nanaimo bar

May 8, 2025 - 01:06pm

Alum spotlight on Gregory Vandergrift

April 30, 2025 - 01:18pm

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Redefining leadership, together

March 4, 2026

Female leaders share reflections in advance of International Women’s Day 2026

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MyVIU student news: May 21, 2025

May 21, 2025

Summer Semester fun 🙌

a triple layer dessert called a Nanaimo bar

Baking alumni return to VIU to help build the “big bar”

May 15, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Erik, Hannah, Faithe and Elleora excited for the sweet challenge

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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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Statements & Announcements

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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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