Editor’s Picks News Archive
Indigenous
Three Indigenous retirees reflect on their influential careers
June 11, 2021 —
Audrey Richard, Dr. Wanda Wuttunee and Dr. Yvonne Pompana are all set for retirement this summer
Sustainability
UM Climate Action Plan underway
May 10, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in a short survey and series of online lunch-and-lunch sessions about UM’s Climate Action Plan currently in development
Indigenous
Honouring First Nations, Métis and Inuit graduates
May 3, 2021 —
Indigenous campus community celebrated graduates virtually on May 8
3MT winner cites passion for research as driving force in competition
April 22, 2021 —
Nolan De Leon, a graduate student who is an aspiring physician won first place and the Archie McNicol Prize at the University of Manitoba Three Minute Thesis finals on April 21, 2021
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM researchers develop handheld test for chronic kidney disease
April 16, 2021 —
Researchers at the University of Manitoba have developed a credit card-sized device to test for chronic kidney disease so compact and inexpensive that patients will be able to take the test at home. Test results would be available in just five minutes from a handheld device, called the Microfluidic Albumin Testing Lab on Chip (MATLOC).
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons continue community focus during pause to support United Way
April 8, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba Athletic Council (UMAC), comprised of Bisons student-athletes, has partnered with United Way Winnipeg to organize WALK with the HERD on Saturday, April 10.
UM Food Bank alleviates financial stress during pandemic
April 6, 2021 —
Responding to the unique needs of the pandemic, UM changed the way the food bank supports students. Faculty, staff and retirees have stepped up to support the cause.
Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program Second Cohort Celebration
April 1, 2021 —
On March 20, the second cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP), the James W. Burns Leadership Institute's marquee initiative, gathered in a virtual celebration to mark program graduation and achievements.
Indigenous
Graphic novel aims to educate K-12 learners on residential school history
March 24, 2021 —
Sean Carleton will collaborate with the Native studies department, NCTR and the University of Manitoba Press to create a graphic novel on residential school history
Alumni
Nominate a UM grad today
March 18, 2021 —
Tell us about a UM grad who inspires you by nominating them for a 2021 University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Award