News Archive
Remembering UM benefactor, alumnus Marcel A. Desautels, CM, OOnt, OM
January 31, 2023 —
Former business leader Marcel André Desautels, one of the University of Manitoba’s most distinguished benefactors and alumni, has passed away. He was 88.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing prof aims to improve care for marginalized cancer patients
January 31, 2023 —
Dr. Tara Horrill, assistant professor at the College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, was first drawn to research about a decade ago, while working as an oncology nurse at CancerCare Manitoba.
Faculty and staff wellness at UM
January 31, 2023 —
Your input matters: Participate in the Canadian Campus Well-being Survey for Employees
Collaborate with fellow support staff
January 31, 2023 —
Call for applications for UM’s Support Staff Endowment Fund (SSEF) committee
Students
Get to Know UM’s Student Support services
January 30, 2023 —
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Counselling Centre; Sexual Violence Resource Centre.
Students
Everything you need to know about UMConnect, the University’s Experiential Learning Platform
January 30, 2023 —
If you are a new or returning student, UM has tools available to help as you continue your educational journey and as you develop your career. One of these essential tools is UMConnect, the university’s platform for experiential learning.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Process review of redesigned budget model underway
January 30, 2023 —
A Budget Model and Budget Process Review Steering Committee has been established to review the implementation of the university’s redesigned budget model.
Asper School of Business
An Entrepreneur’s Journey: Ogo Okwumabua
January 30, 2023 —
Community is at the heart of Okwumabua’s vision for Zueike.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Leadership extension for Dean of College of Nursing
January 30, 2023 —
Dr. Netha Dyck’s position of Dean, College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences has been extended until January 31, 2025. She has been in the position since 2018.
Sustainability
Nominations open for the UM Sustainability Awards
January 30, 2023 —
Do you have a friend, co-worker or professor who shows leadership, creativity and dedication to a sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals on campus? If so, nominate them for a 2023 UM Sustainability Award.





