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View from the third floor of the Drake Centre. Looking from the balcony, across the way is a study area with glass around it and a sign that says Asper School of Business.

Asper School of Business News

The Free Press: Structube makes room to stretch out : UM in the News

May 2, 2025 —  Structube makes room to stretch out

Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Faculty of Arts News

The Free Press: Manitoba trails provincial peers in 2024 GDP growth : UM in the News

May 2, 2025 —  Manitoba trails provincial peers in 2024 GDP growth

The June 22, 2007 Elie, Man. tornado remains the strongest recorded one in Canadian history. // Photo from Justin J. Hobson

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: Manitoba sees first tornado of the season : UM in the News

May 2, 2025 —  Manitoba sees first tornado of the season

Dr. Henry Friesen speaking at a podium.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Rady Faculty mourns passing of pioneering research endocrinologist : Network News

May 2, 2025 —  The University of Manitoba community is saddened to learn Dr. Henry Friesen [B.Sc. (Med.)/58, MD/58, D.Sc./98] passed away on April 30, 2025 at age 90. 

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student looks ahead with black shirt, inside Indigenous student centre building

Full circle moment for grads who attended Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow : Network News

May 2, 2025 —  VIDEO: Grads share their excitement for Annual Traditional Pow Wow

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Photo credit: JESSICA LEE / FREE PRESS FILES Brandon Trask is an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former prosecutor.

Faculty of Law News

The Free Press: City of Winnipeg security costs jump in response to violence, threats : UM in the News

May 2, 2025 —  City of Winnipeg security costs jump in response to violence, threats

Cattle graze in a field

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Cattle Country: Canadian conference on agriculture has been expanding knowledge for sustainable food production for a decade : Network News

May 1, 2025 —  Over 600 researchers, government representatives, farmers and industry members logged on to view the 10th Annual Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture Virtual Conference, co-hosted by the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) at the University of Manitoba and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).

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Headshot of Jackie Elliott

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News

Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years : Network News

May 1, 2025 —  Elliott, who has directed the AT program since its accreditation in 2000, will retire in June after 35 years at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

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Canadian ballot box

Faculty of Arts News

CTV Winnipeg: ‘This is unacceptable’: Polling station problems prompt calls for investigation : UM in the News

May 1, 2025 —  Polling hours for voters to cast ballots in Quebec’s Nunavik region during Monday’s federal election were inconsistent across many communities and in some cases, not open at all

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Dominique Laporte, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, says part of the reason for Cercle Molière's longevity is its work to build bridges between the French and the English communities. (Gavin Boutroy/Radio-Canada)

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: As Winnipeg theatre marks 100 years, Franco-Manitobans remember Pauline Boutal, Cercle Molière’s ‘Grande Dame’ : UM in the News

May 1, 2025 —  Woman who led Canada's oldest active theatre company for more than 25 years 'left an indelible mark'

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