Featured News Archive

Celebrating Indigenous nurses
May 12, 2025 —
Meet Kaydence Morgado Thomas, proud Indigenous nursing student whose cultural identity shapes her path in health care.

Research and International
Manitoba design on display at Times Square
February 13, 2025 —
Kolye TJN lead designer Tijen Roshko, UM researcher and professor of Interior Design, debuted an innovative collection of felt neckwear on the international stage at New York Fashion Week.

Secret to their Success
January 22, 2025 —
Transform women’s pro sports, zero-emission commuting and public health awareness? Check. UM alumni Christina Litz, Paul Soubry and Dr. Joss Reimer do big things from Manitoba and get candid about how they got here

A Bison at the Centre of Social Innovation
December 18, 2024 —
How UM alum Diane Roussin, project director of The Winnipeg Boldness Project, is co-creating solutions with residents in the city’s Point Douglas neighbourhood

Indigenous
UM honours Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
November 7, 2024 —
As we observe Remembrance Day and National Indigenous Veterans Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.

Open Water
October 22, 2024 —
As climate change melts sea ice in Manitoba’s subarctic, northern communities explore Churchill’s future as a shipping route connecting the province to the global supply chain. See how UM scientists at the Churchill Marine Observatory are helping navigate the path forward

Students
Celebrate the journey at Fall Convocation
October 18, 2024 —
Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From the moment students arrive on campus for Orientation, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of family, friends and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Fall Convocation.

Two honorary degrees to be awarded at Fall Convocation 2024
October 14, 2024 —
During Fall Convocation, the University of Manitoba celebrates the distinguished achievements of three individuals who will share in two honorary degrees awarded at the annual ceremony.

Bisons at the Centre of Sustainability
October 4, 2024 —
How these founders of Mondetta—all three UM alumni—built a clothing giant in sustainability from Manitoba