News Archive
Warrior of Change
September 26, 2016 —
He is a man who has lived both genders. A judge who has spent a lifetime feeling judged. It’s taken nearly 40 years, but Kael McKenzie is finally the person he was always meant to be.
The Disruptors
September 26, 2016 —
From printable green cars to ever-present artificial intelligence to apps that make our lives easier, our alumni are leading the way in transformative technology.
The New Wave
September 26, 2016 —
With every new wave of Indigenous leadership there is more opportunity, more progress and more transformation. We asked several of our Indigenous alumni to share their thoughts on being an Indigenous leader in 2016.
A Satellite’s Gravity
September 26, 2016 —
The U of M’s satellite project is a challenge-driven learning opportunity that has pulled more than 100 students—from engineering to fine arts—into its gravitational field.
At the Crossroads
September 26, 2016 —
It’s where protesters come to be heard, where hockey fans wave their flags and where musicians like Randy Bachman find their inspiration: Portage and Main.
Disruption Abounds
September 26, 2016 —
Though some associate a university with permanency and tradition, disruption, too, has a place here, as it does throughout our world.
The Power of Community
September 26, 2016 —
This past summer I proudly walked alongside colleagues and friends from the U of M in support of Pride Parade festivities in Winnipeg and later in Steinbach.
Artistic Impression
September 26, 2016 —
Karel Funk’s first solo exhibit at the Winnipeg Art Gallery—known for showcasing the work of U of M alumni—feels like a homecoming of sorts.
Worth the Trip
September 26, 2016 —
Only a few short years ago, Michelle McHale had a clear message for her same-sex partner: “I’m not ashamed by our relationship, but I’m not going to run down the street carrying a rainbow flag.”
The Moose Hunt
September 26, 2016 —
Grabbing my camera and gear, I hopped into the Jeep with the other members of the hunting party. We were off to spend another cold February evening in search of moose on the back roads of the Athabasca Oil Sands.





