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

November 4, 2026 - 02:50pm

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Vancouver Island Marmot Breeding Program is Preserving the Genetic Diversity of the Species

February 24, 2022 - 10:00am

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VIU Researcher Developing Precise Chemical Tests Requiring Minutes Instead of Hours

February 23, 2022 - 09:45am

VIU Kenya Partnership

VIU Teams up with NIC and BCIT to Grow International Partnerships in Kenya

February 22, 2022 - 04:00pm

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Four VIU Teams Top the First CCAA National Rankings of 2022

February 10, 2022 - 03:15pm

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VIU Establishes New Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Program

February 9, 2022 - 11:15am

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February 8, 2022 - 03:15pm

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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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Your questions about the violin, answered

March 7, 2023

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Planning for more age-friendly communities

March 6, 2023

Grad student Alicia McLean shares her research

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From sociology student to supporting children and families

February 27, 2023 By Chelsea Marsolais

What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree

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February 22, 2023

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5 student services you need to check out at VIU

February 17, 2023

Career help, off-campus housing support and more

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Creating new opportunities to work in health care

February 16, 2023

New program trains international students to work in variety of settings

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VIU Welcomes New General Counsel and University Secretary

May 27, 2021 - 12:00pm

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VIU Media Highlights: May 11-24, 2021

May 25, 2021 - 03:00pm

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VIU’s Milner Gardens Marks 20 Years as a Public Garden

May 13, 2021 - 10:45am

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VIU Media Highlights: April 27 - May 10, 2021

May 10, 2021 - 05:45pm

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VIU Hosts Virtual Event to Explore Careers in Trades and Applied Technology

May 6, 2021 - 11:15am

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April 29, 2021 - 11:30pm

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