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Mickael Gier in Spain

Donor Relations News

International experiences shape the future of business leaders : Editor's Picks

March 31, 2025 —  Donor support empowers students like Mickael to learn from diverse peers, gain fresh perspectives on business and life, and thrive in a globally connected world.

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A yellow Elections Canada sign with the word VOTE on it in bold letters placed in the grass along a sidewalk.

Faculty of Science News

CBC North by Northwest: Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election : U of M in the News

March 31, 2025 —  Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election

Lorena Sekwan Fontaine, associate professor and Head of the Indigenous Studies department

Faculty of Arts News

CTV Winnipeg: How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages : U of M in the News

March 31, 2025 —  How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages

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Left to Right: Balmoral Hall teacher Kirstan Osborne [MEd)/2018], Emily Palmer (3L) [BA)/2019, MJ/2022], Kassandra Taverner (3L) (2L) [BSc/2020] and Skylar Ferbers (3L), [BComm(Hons)/2022]

Faculty of Law News

“Education is Life Itself” : Network News

March 31, 2025 —  On March 11, 2025, students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law visited students at Balmoral Hall School to share information on business law fundamentals and paths to becoming a lawyer in Manitoba.

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Graphic of person holding a certificate with the text Get Hired

Students News

Get Hired! Week of March 31, 2025 : Network News

March 31, 2025 —  Are you looking for work, trying to get that first job, or want to gain experience in your field of study? You won’t want to miss the weekly edition of Get Hired, by Career Services!

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Headshot of Punam Mehta in front of a white backdrop

St. John's College News

“Be a Free Woman”: Honouring Dr Punam Mehta for Women’s Empowerment Month : Network News

March 31, 2025 —  As a child of refugee parents from Uganda and a lifelong advocate for community health, Punam Mehta has built a career at the intersection of health research and women’s empowerment. Whether she’s supporting mothers with addictions through yoga and body mapping, researching chronic diseases in Northern Manitoba, or mentoring the next generation of women in STEM, Mehta’s work is guided by justice and equity.  Now an instructor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Mehta shares her story for Women’s Empowerment Month, reminding us that leadership is not just about rising—it’s about reaching back and bringing others with you. 

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Donor Relations News

A legacy of care : Health matters: people and planet

March 31, 2025 —  From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

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Canada Election 2025: (Left to right) - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in Ottawa on Jan. 22, 2025; Liberal Leader Mark Carney speaks in Ottawa on March 14, 2025; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks in Ottawa on Monday, March 10, 2025. Justin Tang, Adrian Wyld/ The Canadian Press

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One : U of M in the News

March 31, 2025 —  Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One

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People being interviewed by media at Anishinaabemowin-dubbed Star Wars premiere.

Indigenous News

The Force is strong with Anishinaabemowin: Honouring National Indigenous Languages Day : Network News

March 31, 2025 —  March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.

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St John's College Scholarship recipient with Warden, Allison Abra, Jocelyn Barnard & Warren Barnard

St. John's College News

St John’s College scholarship applications now open! : Network News

March 31, 2025 —  Are you a University of Manitoba student looking for financial assistance? St John's College is proud to support students by offering over $200,000 in scholarship, bursaries, and prizes each year. 

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