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January intake

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January intake

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News Archive

Mary Anne Molcan stands by her print press.

March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

One woman interviews another woman with "VIU expert spotlight" overlaid over top

March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

April 25, 2019

VIU Researchers Awarded $25,000 In Health Canada's Drug Checking Technology Challenge

April 23, 2019

VIU Initiatives Trust Exploring Business Opportunities

Terrence Good with his project at Shq'apthut, VIU's Aboriginal Gathering Place

April 18, 2019

VIU Partners with Elementary Schools on Body Mapping Projects

VIU MBA student Alvin Meledath will present his ideas on how to solve the national Indigenous doctor shortage to a panel of deputy ministers after becoming a finalist in the National Student Paper Competition.

April 11, 2019

Indigenous Doctor Shortage Issue Brought to the Forefront by VIU Student

April 10, 2019

Innovative Chemistry Major Now Being Offered at VIU

Johnston Franklin Bishop Law Firm is Primarily Made Up of VIU Graduates

April 9, 2019

Starting Your Journey at VIU

April 9, 2019

VIU Expands Graduate Business Programs to Support Regional Needs

VIU Undergrad Melynda Bergen Takes Home MURC 2019 Award

April 8, 2019

VIU Student Makes an Impression at UBC Undergraduate Research Conference

Dr. Lynda Phillips take leadership role in VIU's Faculty of Health and Human Services.

April 8, 2019

VIU Brings New Associate Dean of Health and Human Services On Board

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