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Photo of Juris Doctor Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Kali Faingold wearing a cap and gown and holding her degree in an official UM folder.

Faculty of Law News

Faculty of Law JD Valedictorian Address 2024 : Network News

June 24, 2024 —  I am truly honoured to stand before you tonight representing the Robson Hall Class of 2024. When I was chosen as Valedictorian, I could not have been more thrilled – then I realized I actually had to write a speech. The daunting task of capturing three tumultuous, yet rewarding, years of law school in just a few minutes seemed impossible.

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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Winnipeg Free Press: A heart-racing experience : U of M in the News

June 23, 2024 —  A heart-racing experience

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Research and International News

UM and UBC lead groundbreaking research to improve gut health : Featured

June 23, 2024 —  Researchers from the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia have secured a $250,000 grant from the Government of Canada through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (Exploration) to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at developing new treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The University of Alberta is also involved as a partner.

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St. John's College News

Academic success isn’t always a linear line : Editor's Picks

June 23, 2024 —  Since her bachelor's degree in science, Grace Okunnu has come a long way. As she completes her first year at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the Bannatyne campus, she reflects on the journey that has gotten her to where she is today. 

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Price Faculty of Engineering News

An interview with WOMEN’s outgoing and incoming presidents : Network News

June 23, 2024 —  June 23 is recognized as International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). The Women of Manitoba Engineering Network (WOMEN) celebrates and supports women in engineering year-round through supportive initiatives and the promotion of accomplishments by female-identifying engineers.

Faculty of Architecture News

5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture : Network News

June 22, 2024 —  5468796 Architecture Inc. honored with a 2024 Governor General's Medal in Architecture for their Winnipeg Pumphouse project.  

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Students News

Winnipeg Free Press: Anxiety attack Majority of Manitobans fear witnessing shoplifting, violence in stores: poll : U of M in the News

June 21, 2024 —  Anxiety attack Majority of Manitobans fear witnessing shoplifting, violence in stores: poll

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2 Killer whales swimming in the open water (photo: Dianne Maddox)

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

APTN: New report says there could be negative impacts as sub-Arctic killer whales move north : U of M in the News

June 21, 2024 —  New report says there could be negative impacts as sub-Arctic killer whales move north

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"Winnipeg Riots," June 10, 1919

Faculty of Arts News

Global Winnipeg: Echoes of Bloody Saturday: Winnipeg General Strike still relevant 105 years later : U of M in the News

June 21, 2024 —  Echoes of Bloody Saturday: Winnipeg General Strike still relevant 105 years later

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Faculty of Arts News

CTV Winnipeg: Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed : U of M in the News

June 21, 2024 —  Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed

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