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VIU Giving Tuesday campaign aims to reduce financial barriers for students in need

November 4, 2026 - 02:50pm

VIU’s Global Citizens Week Shines a Light on Justice Issues

January 31, 2022 - 02:00pm

VIU Political Studies Professor Mark Williams

5 Questions with Mark Williams

January 31, 2022 - 10:30am

Alum of the Month: Katelyn Horsley

January 26, 2022 - 01:45pm

VIU Researchers Investigate Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Services Sector

January 18, 2022 - 11:45am

New Global Skills Opportunity Projects Help VIU Students Gain International Experience

January 14, 2022 - 02:30pm

Fall 2021: The semester in photos

December 20, 2021 - 07:00pm

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Thinking big adds up to sweet success for Baking student

October 27, 2026 By Rachel Stern

Leaning into opportunities leads to incredible learning experiences for Faithe Haley

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Virtual Field Trip: Tracks in the snow

February 15, 2023 By Pamela Murray

A Shoots with Roots adventure

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Earn university credits while still in high school with VIU’s dual credit program

February 14, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Fast-track your future while saving time and money too.

How do I become a student at Vancouver Island University?

February 13, 2023 By Francesca Paladino

The application process in 5 steps

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Herring and the health of the Salish Sea

February 13, 2023

VIU's Engaged Citizens Speaker Series featuring Bryce Casavant from Pacific Wild

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VIU Student Pulse: February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

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VIU Media Highlights: April 13-26, 2021

April 26, 2021 - 02:30pm

Portal magazine's 30th anniversary cover pops with orange and yellow bubbles

VIU's Portal Magazine Celebrates 30 Years of Literary Excellence

April 26, 2021 - 10:45am

City of Nanaimo Signs MOU with Vancouver Island University

April 20, 2021 - 03:15pm

VIU Media Highlights: March 30 - April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021 - 11:30am

A student wearing a green dress stands in front of audience members and discusses their research during the 2019 CREATE Conference.

VIU Students Presenting Research and Creative Activity during CREATE Conference

April 8, 2021 - 09:45am

VIU Professor Receives Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship

April 6, 2021 - 03:30pm

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