News Archive
In remembrance of the passing of Stanley F. Pauley
November 24, 2020 —
Alumnus and business magnate Mr. Stanley F. Pauley, who donated more than $11M to the UM’s Price Faculty of Engineering, died Nov. 20 in Richmond, Virginia
UM astronomer and former graduate student take close look at powerful new ‘baby magnetar’ in Sagittarius
November 23, 2020 —
Astronomers Dr. Samar Safi-Harb of the University of Manitoba and Dr. Harsha Blumer at West Virginia University have published their analysis of a “baby” cosmic object known as a magnetar
Students
Winter Term 2021 now open for registration
November 18, 2020 —
Winter Term will be delivered primarily remotely, with a small number of in-person classes
The passing of alumna Marjorie Douglas
November 13, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba was saddened to hear of the passing of Marjorie Barbara Douglas (BA/31), who was one of its most senior graduates
Donor Relations
‘Let’s start change’
November 12, 2020 —
Keep star athletes in Canada. That’s the motivation behind Tom Stewart’s ongoing contributions to the Eznet Women’s Soccer Scholarship, a patriotic mission he hopes other small business and philanthropists will join
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Study to help improve financial well-being of Manitobans with cognitive issues
November 12, 2020 —
Financial empowerment for Manitobans living with brain injuries is the focus of a new study by a researcher at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences
‘Because We Love Winnipeg, We Will Rally to Recover!’
November 12, 2020 —
The UM community is coming together behind the United Way’s annual campaign, 'Because We Love Winnipeg, We Will Rally to Recover!'
A message from Janice Ristock, Provost and Vice-President (Academic), on new UM health and safety measures
November 10, 2020 —
The health and safety of the UM community continues to be our top priority, as well as students’ ability to complete their approved in-person activities, and faculty members’ ability to conduct essential research.
The Conversation: First World War poet Wilfred Owen, treated for shell shock, carried readers into the horror of war
November 6, 2020 —
Owen’s 'Dulce et Decorum Est' has an unambiguous anti-war message, and it works skillfully to immerse the reader in a subsuming, visceral representation of the lived experience of the frontline soldier
UM team receives federal funding for targeted COVID-19 research
November 6, 2020 —
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, announced close to $28 million in research infrastructure