Featured News Archive
![The Engineering Living Learning Community will provide up to 35 new engineering students with the opportunity to explore common interests outside of the classroom](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Pembina-Hall-Residence-Engineering-Living-Learning-Community-150x150.jpeg)
Students
Building a foundation for students
February 11, 2016 —
Starting in the fall of 2016 the top floor of the U of M’s newest residence, Pembina Hall, will be exclusively for engineering students and called the Engineering Living Learning Community
![Assistive Technologist Jeff Buhse, speaking with a student in the new Assistive Technology Lab](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Assistive-Technology-Lab_0008_copy-150x150.jpg)
Students
Creating opportunities for students with disabilities
February 8, 2016 —
Having the Assistive Technology Lab open its doors earlier this year was a huge moment for the U of M's accessibility community
![Catherine David](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Catherine-David-2-150x150.jpg)
Asper School of Business
Futures Fund recipient aspires to lead by serving others
February 5, 2016 —
Asper MBA student Catherine David to receive prestigious Futures Fund scholarship
![Faculty of Architecture students inside their warming hut, Fabrigami // Photo by Jack Rach](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Warming-Huts-Team-Fabrigami-150x150.jpg)
Building experience
February 3, 2016 —
Faculty of Architecture students create invaluable learning opportunities from warming hut setbacks
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Refugees – are we getting it right?
February 3, 2016 —
Join the discussion, led by University of Manitoba professors and community experts, on February 3, 2016
![Colonel Shayne Elder, Commander of Air Task Force – Iraq, places the General Service Medal on the chest of an Operation IMPACT Roto 1 member, during a parade in front of Camp Patrice Vincent, in Kuwait on December 12, 2015. Photo: OP IMPACT, DND KW02-2015-0399-013 ~ Le colonel Shayne Elder, commandant de la Force opérationnelle aérienne en Irak, épingle la Médaille du service général sur la poitrine d’un membre de la Roto 1 de l’opération IMPACT lors d’un défilé devant le Camp Patrice Vincent, au Koweït, le 12 décembre 2015. Photo : OP IMPACT, MDN KW02-2015-0399-013](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Canadian-Forces-KW02-2015-0399-013-150x150.jpg)
Almost half of all military personnel in Canada have a history of child abuse exposure, UM study finds
January 27, 2016 —
Study found that such exposure was associated with an increased risk of suicidal behaviour. The risk had a stronger effect on the general population than military personnel, and the effect of exposure to child abuse was stronger than the effect of actual deployment-related trauma.
![David Barnard at city hall with Mayor Brian Bowman in call to end racism in Winnipeg](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/150122-racism-01-150x150.jpg)
‘There’s much still to be done. But we’re on the right path.’
January 22, 2016 —
One year ago Maclean’s magazine declared Winnipeg Canada’s most racist city. What's changed?
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Province announces $120 million for critical infrastructure at U of M
January 13, 2016 —
Investment to Support Excellence in Health Care, Climate-change Research: Premier Selinger
![Legislature](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Legislature_in_Winnipeg2-150x150.jpg)
President hails province for sharing vision of Indigenous education
January 7, 2016 —
Commitment to Indigenous Achievement receives a significant boost from province
![](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vern-Kirkness-June-3-7-150x150.jpg)
Favourite photos of 2015
January 4, 2016 —
A unique look at the events, people and places that made 2015 incredible!