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VIU professor’s Canada Research Chair funding renewed to support Indigenous language reawakening through research

May 20, 2026 - 02:56pm

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VIU’s tiwšɛmawtxʷ campus invites public input on future of post-secondary training in region

May 24, 2024 - 01:00pm

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New research centre focuses on quality of life improvements for people affected by trauma and mental health issues

May 22, 2024 - 12:45pm

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Alum of the Month: Melissa Ayling

May 22, 2024 - 08:30am

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VIU News & Experts: May 1

May 1, 2024 - 07:15pm

Alum of the Month: Clair Morgan

April 30, 2024 - 10:00am

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Political scientists coming to VIU for provincial conference

April 29, 2024 - 12:30pm

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Creating opportunities for herself and others

May 26, 2026 By Eric Zimmer

Meet your valedictorians: Kendra Neary

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Life is more fun with purpose

July 4, 2024

From classroom to career: Brian Yin

Frances Kelsey’s battle against birth defect causing drug thalidomide profiled in new book

June 28, 2024 By Rachel Stern

VIU History Professor Dr. Cheryl Krasnick Warsh publishes biography on pioneering physician’s work

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Having a whale of a time as a raft guide

June 28, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Lucas Gamp shares his story

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Achieving work-life balance with VIU's Office Administration program

June 27, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Amanda Rozenboom shares her story

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Integrating AI into classrooms

June 24, 2024 By Eric Zimmer

Graduate student Harleen Kalra shares her research

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Preserving nature’s music for future generations

June 18, 2024 By Rachel Stern

Chelsey Watts researches local bird species

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VIU supports newcomers to Canada pursue trades careers

August 11, 2023 - 10:45am

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VIU welcomes new dean of management

July 18, 2023 - 03:30pm

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VIU hosts summer camp for Indigenous students

July 6, 2023 - 09:30am

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President Statement on University of Waterloo Violence

June 30, 2023 - 11:30am

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VIU News & Experts: June 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 - 02:45pm

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VIU awards honorary degrees to local philanthropist and award-winning author

June 13, 2023 - 04:00pm

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