News Archive
Faculty of Law
Manitoba Law Students Speak Out: Supporting the Arts Is Supporting Canada
August 8, 2025 —
Law students working with the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts have stepped into the policy arena, submitting a letter supporting the Canadian Arts Coalition’s August 1, 2025, proposal to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of pre-budget consultations for Budget 2025.
Desautels Faculty of Music
Our commitment to support a safe and respectful community
August 8, 2025 —
Today, the Winnipeg Police Service issued a public statement announcing that a faculty member has been charged with sexual assault and exploitation in connection with events reported to have taken place approximately 15 years ago. The university takes these charges very seriously and is, of course, cooperating with the WPS.
Donor Relations
Scholarship fuels partnership in community-based research
August 5, 2025 —
UM graduate student is working alongside Knowledge Keepers to empower Indigenous-led land stewardship
Garden heroes, small and mighty
July 29, 2025 —
When it comes to gardening, biodiversity and pest control, sometimes it’s best to do less! These intrepid insects benefit your soil and keep your garden healthy.
Alumni
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Lifetime Achievement
July 22, 2025 —
Throughout his remarkable career, Rick Duha has exemplified what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to community.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Educating for Equity
July 18, 2025 —
Thirty years ago, when Moni Fricke [BMRPT/87, M.Sc./98, PhD/16] took a position as a physiotherapist in northern Manitoba, it was a decision that greatly influenced her life and career.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Sowing seeds of support
July 16, 2025 —
In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders
Research and International
Why ‘Wine Mom’ culture deserves a closer look
July 9, 2025 —
A new study from UM researcher Dr. Natalie Riediger is exploring cultural meaning behind alcohol use.
Asper School of Business
Anne Mahon named Leader-in-Residence of Burns Leadership Institute
July 8, 2025 —
Suzanne Gagnon, James W. Burns Leadership Institute Director and Asper School of Business Associate Dean Research and Graduate Research Programs, sits down with University of Manitoba Chancellor Emeritus Anne Mahon, who has been named Burns Leadership Institute Leader-in-Residence.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
New ancient fish swims into the UM’s Geological Sciences Museum
July 7, 2025 —
A University of Manitoba led research project introduces a 390-million-year-old fish from Manitoba.