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Love, laughter and swordplay take the stage in VIU Theatre’s Cyrano de Bergerac

February 26, 2026 - 11:04am

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Alumni Spotlight on Danielle Hyde

August 22, 2025 - 09:30am

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VIU psychology grad studies relatively unknown eating disorder

August 20, 2025 - 12:19pm

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Enhancing the management of BC’s mountain bike trail networks

August 12, 2025 - 03:55pm

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Alumni Spotlight on Megan Fortune

July 13, 2025 - 09:30am

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Alumni Spotlight on Julie Niyitegeka

July 13, 2025 - 08:43am

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Milner Gardens & Woodland launches five-year strategic plan

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Longtime Mariners coaches stepping away from roles after storied careers

February 23, 2026

Matt Kuzminski and Tony Bryce are saying goodbye to their time as court sport leaders

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Rebooting his future with the information technology program

June 16, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Matthias De Gisi graduates VIU with top honour in his category

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A voice for justice: VIU grad champions Indigenous women and girls

June 11, 2025

Leah Vaisanen shares her journey

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Finding my people – a cohort of design nerds

June 5, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Graphic Design student Ronin Harver shares his story

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MyVIU student news: June 4, 2025

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Forging caring connections to land and the vulnerable: Ash Marie Wood

June 3, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

June 2, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

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VIU News & Experts: December 13, 2024

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VIU Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign raises almost $380,000 for students in need

December 6, 2024 - 03:30pm

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Indigenous speaker shares an urgent call to action for all Canadians

November 14, 2024 - 01:15pm

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Severe weather closure notifications for the 2024-25 year

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