Featured News Archive
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Asper School of Business
President’s Student Leadership Program works with local organizations
November 21, 2022 —
The fourth cohort of the President’s Student Leadership Program (PSLP) recently completed their 2022 summer community leadership projects.
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Research and International
Meet Dr. B. Mario Pinto, the new Vice-President (Research and International)
November 16, 2022 —
Join the conversation December 1 around UM’s new era of research.
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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation welcomes funding for Centre’s new permanent home and long term work
November 9, 2022 —
$60 million in federal funding will help build a new, permanent home for NCTR at the University of Manitoba.
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Students
This Fall Term break build healthy habits to help support mental health and well-being
November 4, 2022 —
As you head into a well-deserved Fall Term break, be reminded of the many resources, programs, services and supports that are available to support your mental health, well-being and your academic success.
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Asper School of Business
Biscontri appointed as Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs
November 1, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business have announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Biscontri as the new Asper Associate Dean, Undergraduate and International Programs.
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Libraries
UM Libraries strengthens connection with Indigenous communities
October 28, 2022 —
UM Libraries strengthens connection with Indigenous communities.
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Six UM leaders among most powerful women in Canada
October 19, 2022 —
Six women in the UM community have been named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2022.
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Students
UM degree sets new grads up for success
October 17, 2022 —
Meet some outstanding graduates of UM’s class of 2022. Fall Convocation will be held from October 19-20 (Fort Garry campus) and on October 27 (Bannatyne campus).
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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation
October 12, 2022 —
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.
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Indigenous
The Indigenous Student Centre Hosts Its 16th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering
October 11, 2022 —
We sat down with Elder-in-Residence Carl Stone to learn some of the history behind Elders Gathering at the UM, his involvement and to learn about what to expect by attending the two-day event.