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Donor Relations
UM gifted $5 million from Mastercard Foundation to scale Indigenous innovation in post-secondary education
September 9, 2025 —
This funding supports efforts to transform education and amplify Indigenous excellence for generations to come
Donor Relations
Mastercard Foundation gifts $25 million to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
September 9, 2025 —
The gift will strengthen the NCTR’s capacity to offer resources and programs that engage youth and children in learning, understanding, and action
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Applications open for the 2025 Promoting Black Flourishing Fund
September 9, 2025 —
The Promoting Black Flourishing Fund supports initiatives led by Black members of the UM Community and Black UM-affiliated groups and organizations that support the objectives of The Scarborough Charter, and advances anti-racism at the University of Manitoba. The fund is currently accepting applications until September 22, 2025.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM med student recognized with Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award
September 9, 2025 —
Akhil Ramdoyal, third year med student, was recognized with a Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) award for medical students for his contributions to medicine and advocacy.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Master’s degree paved way for research project management role
September 9, 2025 —
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences alum Oksana Harasemiw describes how earning her master's in community health sciences led to her current role at Winnipeg’s Chronic Disease Innovation Centre.
Faculty of Architecture
End Housing Alienation Now! A Cross-Canada Superstudio to End Housing Alienation
September 9, 2025 —
Fabricating Otherwise, a graduate studio taught by Associate Professor Shawn Bailey will participate in this Superstudio, which meets a momentous pedagogical challenge: To prepare tomorrow’s designers to meaningfully contribute to improving housing for all.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Medical student research profile: Jai Sareen explores connection between fatigue and inflammatory bowel disease
September 8, 2025 —
Jai Sareen spent his first summer of the bachelor of science in medicine (B.Sc. (Med.) program immersed in the world of gastroenterology research.
Asper School of Business
Exploring the Ideas that Keep Executives Up at Night
September 8, 2025 —
James W. Burns Executive Education Centre offers new programming to keep business leaders in touch with the Asper School by talking about modern business challenges
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Nazim Cicek appointed Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
September 8, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nazim Cicek as the next Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, effective January 1, 2026.
Students
The registration revision period: your last chance to add or drop courses
September 5, 2025 —
The registration revision period is your last opportunity to make changes to your class schedule without risking financial penalty.