Featured News Archive
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Budget focuses on enhancing student, academic success
May 19, 2015 —
The University's balanced budget, focused on enhancing the student experience and advancing the University’s strategic priorities, was approved by the Board of Governors on May 19
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Sustainability
Improving Lake Winnipeg
May 15, 2015 —
University of Manitoba is first post-secondary institution to sign Lake Friendly Accord
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Alumni shine at Celebration of Excellence
May 12, 2015 —
Distinguished Alumni Awards inspire and entertain sold-out crowd at Winnipeg Art Gallery
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Alumni
The countdown is on
May 8, 2015 —
The U of M’s celebration of visionaries, trailblazers and challengers is just days away
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Cultivating a new game
May 5, 2015 —
U of M alum is crowdfunding a Manitoba agriculture-based card game called Crop Cycle
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President Barnard welcomes funding increase in provincial budget
April 30, 2015 —
Budget includes a 2.5% increase to post-secondary sector
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Where do universities fit in modern society?
April 29, 2015 —
Award-winning Visionary Conversations closes out the 2014-2015 series with a discussion centred on the role of Universities in modern society
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Research and International
Celebrating researchers who are taking their place on the world stage
April 24, 2015 —
Awards for diverse research including decolonization, insects, climate change, child welfare, environment, older Canadians, and democracy
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About so much more than play
April 21, 2015 —
Traditional Aboriginal Games celebration helps students and mentors learn important lessons
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Asper School of Business
Historic finish at Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec
April 16, 2015 —
For the first time, students from the Asper School of Business placed in the semi-final round of Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec