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Building connections and confidence: Aboh Ekoja

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Nurturing a passion for literacy, art and creativity: Paige Pierce

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

A winding path to a degree that resonates: Bree Sinnott

May 29, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Building community with media and music: Daniela Alejandra Guevara Sotomayor

May 26, 2025

Meet your 2025 valedictorians

Taking classroom learning to the workplace

April 28, 2025

VIU students making an impact in industry

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VIU student researches perceptions of women’s rights in Iran

April 17, 2025 By Annette Lucas

Reza Arbabi is investigating the views of Canadians on this topic

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MyVIU student news: April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

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Unlock your study superpowers

April 12, 2025 By Samantha Letourneau, Peer-Supported Learning Coordinator

How peer-supported learning strategies can help you prep for exams

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Could a common tire chemical threaten fruit flies?

April 9, 2025 By Rachel Stern

Sarima Amadi investigates impact of tire toxins

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