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April 24, 2025 - 12:25pm

5 Questions with Joy Gugeler

August 11, 2022 - 10:15am

New initiative helps people gain admission into VIU programs

July 27, 2022 - 11:00am

VIU welcomes new Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Education and Engagement

July 26, 2022 - 03:45pm

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VIU ElderCollege offers both online and in-person courses for learners

July 26, 2022 - 10:45am

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VIU Adjunct Professor’s research seeks to improve perinatal, neonatal services in Nunavut village

July 25, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU named host of the 2023 CCAA Women's Volleyball National Championship

July 21, 2022 - 12:00pm

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

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Pushing the boundaries of what is possible

August 4, 2023

From classroom to career: Kayla Passmore

Examining mental health supports in the K-12 school system

August 3, 2023

Grad student Nova Heartland shares her research

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Discovering a passion for working on cars

July 27, 2023

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July 24, 2023

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Single parent and psychology student receives significant scholarship

July 21, 2023 By Eric Zimmer

Mauricea Panchenko is well on her way to realizing her post-secondary dreams.

Exploring connections between sport, history and kinesiology

July 21, 2023

Meet this year’s recipient of VIU’s Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation

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VIU expands awareness activities for free education savings grants

November 8, 2022 - 09:00am

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VIU and community partners remember local fallen armed forces members through video memorial

October 28, 2022 - 01:15pm

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VIU’s Theatre Department presents A Good Person

October 24, 2022 - 03:00pm

Vancouver Island University's Position Statement on Climate Action and Sustainability

October 21, 2022 - 10:00am

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VIU releases position statement on climate action and sustainability

October 21, 2022 - 10:00am

Omair Quraishi is VIU's Chief Information Officer.

VIU welcomes new Chief Information Officer

October 19, 2022 - 04:15pm

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