Media Release: 2025 Spring Convocation on Fort Garry campus
More than 2,930 graduates will cross the stage June 4-6, June 16
The University of Manitoba continues its 146th Spring Convocation with thousands expected to receive their degrees and diplomas at Fort Garry campus this week.
2,934 people will cross the stage at Spring Convocation 2025 at Fort Garry campus. This brings the total number of UM graduates to 4,200 this year, across the Bannatyne and Fort Garry campuses. Many of these new alumni will stay in Manitoba, supplying high-demand skills to the labour market and contributing to UM’s $7.3 billion economic impact on our community.
If needed, b-roll from 2024 Convocation is provided below.
This year, convocation ceremonies for graduates from the Fort Garry campus will be held from June 4 – 6, 2025. Université de Saint-Boniface will have its ceremony on June 16, 2025. You can find a complete schedule, here.
Each year, the University of Manitoba bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancement of culture, communications, education, administration, scholarship, leadership, philanthropy, mentorship or business. The Spring 2025 Honorary Degree recipients will be honoured during convocation ceremonies listed below.
Wednesday, June 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Honorary Degree: Rosanna Deerchild
Friday, June 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Honorary Degrees: Catherine Christiane Bowler
Monday, June 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Honorary Degree: Gregory Francis Selinger
Université De Saint-Boniface Convocation
If you are media and would like to attend any of the ceremonies or interview any graduates or available honorary degree recipients, please reach out to UM Media Relations in advance at mediarelations@umanitoba.ca
B-roll for use: Please credit UM, Convocation 2024 at Bannatyne and Fort Garry.