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January intake

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January intake

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News Archive

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March 21, 2024

Alum of the Month: Mary Anne Molcan

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March 20, 2024

VIU News & Experts: Wednesday, March 20

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June 5, 2023

Benefits Overview: Where do You Turn When You’re Not Sure Where to Turn?

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June 5, 2023

Dash Dauntless: VIU’s professional wrestler

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June 5, 2023

VIU receives funding to continue innovative upgrading program

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May 31, 2023

Vancouver Island University welcomes new CFO and Vice-President, Administration

May 31, 2023

5 Questions with Melissa Huggan

May 30, 2023

VIU Foundation launches challenge to support students in need

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May 29, 2023

The High School at VIU receives International Baccalaureate authorization

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May 25, 2023

VIU News & Experts: May 25, 2023

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May 24, 2023

Vancouver Island University welcomes award-winning foot and ankle researcher

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