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VIU Mariners men’s basketball team goes for national gold on home turf

March 9, 2026 - 08:35am

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Social prescribing program advancing senior’s health in Central Island

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VIU alum exhibits at Museum of Natural History in New York City

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Technicians devise remote weigh scale to assess health of Vancouver Island marmots

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20 Nanaimo-Ladysmith recipients of the King Charles III Medal

Retired VIU Anthropology Professor receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

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Tarah Dowling’s art captures the strength and resilience of Tuition Waiver students

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MyVIU student newsletter: February 5, 2025

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Black History Month at VIU

January 27, 2025

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Juggling education and a young family

January 24, 2025 By Annette Lucas

How Rosalynn White is making her career goals happen

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January 22, 2025

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Centre for Seafood Innovation celebrates success following three-year program

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VIU refines program portfolio

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VIU Fulbright scholar advocates for decolonizing sexual education for healthy communities

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