News Archive
Indigenous
Expanding the Herd: Indigenous artists bring new life to UM’s iconic bison
November 14, 2025 —
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.
Donor Relations
Philanthropy is what Bisons do
November 12, 2025 —
UM is at the centre of inspiring the best and brightest to improve the well-being of our province, country and world. But all of this cannot be done without the support of our community. From people giving for the first time to lifelong supporters, every act of generosity strengthens UM’s ability to fuel bold ideas and shape a better world.
Asper School of Business
The Asper School Announces the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community
November 10, 2025 —
Thanks to a generous $5.4 million gift by Drs. Wayne and Elanor Chiu, the Asper School of Business is establishing a new research centre dedicated to fostering culture change in capitalism.
Donor Relations
Investing in the next generation of agriculture and food sciences leaders
November 7, 2025 —
That connection between classroom learning and real-world experience lies at the heart of Manitoba Pork’s support. The organization has contributed over $2.2 million since 1989 to UM, supporting both research and community engagement.
Indigenous
UM recognizes Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
November 6, 2025 —
As we observe National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.
St. John's College
Honouring 2025 graduates, scholarship awardees, and honourary degree recipients
October 31, 2025 —
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries!
Three UM leaders among 2025 most powerful women in Canada
October 30, 2025 —
Three UM community members have been named among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2025, recognized for their leadership, vision, determination, passion and mentorship of others.
Libraries
From Resistance to a House of Knowledge
October 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Department of Indigenous Studies marks 50 years of leadership in Indigenous education, research and community connection—honouring a legacy that began with student activism in the 1970s and continues to inspire future generations.
Libraries
UM Libraries new Digitization Centre now open and accepting digitization requests
October 24, 2025 —
UM Libraries Digitization Centre is officially open and accepting digitization requests from UM students, staff, faculty and the public. The Digitization Centre digitizes materials such as books, textual materials, photographs, slides, negatives, large formats like maps or architectural drawings, and now film.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New nurses ready to ‘dive right in’
October 23, 2025 —
The College of Nursing welcomed 97 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 22, the day after the bachelor of nursing students graduated at convocation. Twenty-eight students from the college’s graduate programs also crossed the convocation stage to receive their degrees, including 20 graduates from the nurse practitioner program.