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VIA Institute On Character

News & Events

Stay up to date with the latest insights, announcements, research, and events from VIA Institute on Character. From breakthroughs in the science and practice of character strengths to upcoming press releases, and community stories, this page highlights developments that help individuals, leaders, educators, and organizations apply strengths for greater well-being and impact.

Latest News & Events

Ashwani Dhar Appointed Chief Executive Officer of VIA Institute
By VIA Character
VIA Survey impact highlights from 2025 study of 3,000 participants
World’s Most Popular Strengths Assessment Proves Its Impact
By VIA Character
Marking 25 Years of Global Impact: VIA Institute on Character Nears 35 Million People Discovering Their Strengths and Launches ‘Workplaces at Their Best’
By VIA Character
VIA Institute on Character and Mayerson Academy Merge to Meet World Demand.
By VIA
Asset Health and VIA Institute on Character
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Research and Practice Briefings

Which Character Strengths are Linked with Inner Peace? | June 2023: Volume 4, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Coaching with Character Strengths: An Inside Look | November 2022: Volume 3, Issue 6
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Well-Being and Adversity: Two Wings to Soar | October 2022: Volume 3, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Can You Use Strengths Without Mindfulness? | August 2022: Volume 3, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
How Inner Peace Creates Family Peace | May 2022: Volume 3, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
A New Science of Peace and Strengths | April 2022: Volume 3, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Today's COVID World | January 2022: A Case Study- Volume 3, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Well-Being, Adversity, and You: November 2021- Volume 2, Issue 6
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Universal Strengths Programs September 2021 Volume 2, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP): August 2021 - Volume 2, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE DEDICATED TO CHARACTER STRENGTHS: May 2021 - Volume 2, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
THE 5 SKILLS OF MINDFULNESS: March 2021- Volume 2, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
NEW CHARACTER STRENGTHS INTERVENTION: January 2021- Volume 2, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
MEANING IN LIFE: November 2020 -Volume 1, Issue 6
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
PARENTING: October 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
PERSPECTIVE: August 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
STRENGTHS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY: June 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
COVID-19 AND STRESS: April 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
COVID-19 AND COPING: April 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec

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