News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’
May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Research and International
The Free Press: How Vertical Farming Is Strengthening Food Security in Manitoba
May 12, 2025 —
For decades, food insecurity has plagued Manitoba’s isolated northern communities. In these areas, high transportation costs make healthy food harder to find and more expensive for individuals and families.
Students
UM’s highest honour given to four extraordinary Canadians
May 9, 2025 —
Spring Convocation will see honorary degrees bestowed on those with inspiring careers and personal journeys.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering a bright future in Manitoba
May 8, 2025 —
A new partnership between the province’s largest post-secondary institutions is creating a made-in-Manitoba pathway to earning an engineering degree.
Students
Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fourth McCall MacBain Scholar
May 6, 2025 —
“Receiving the McCall MacBain Scholarship means the freedom to fully engage in my master’s studies. It allows me to focus on learning, growing, and meaningfully contributing to my new community.”
Research and International
The Free Press: Big ideas don’t grow by chance
May 5, 2025 —
Premier Wab Kinew’s recent appeal to U.S.-based researchers facing uncertainty to consider relocating to Manitoba is an encouraging and forward-thinking move.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Building the next chapter: Bisons brand refresh enters final design phase
April 29, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba has reached a major milestone in the refresh of its iconic Bisons logo: a clear design direction has now been set, bringing the project into its final stage before launch.
Research and International
UM researchers uncover the health-boosting power of oat protein
April 22, 2025 —
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain.
Asper School of Business
Asper students place first in Ivey’s Scotiabank International Case Competition
April 16, 2025 —
Undergraduate business students Evan Adair, Garrison Glatz, and Kayla Odidison are proud to bring home Asper’s biggest international competition win this season, placing first at the Scotiabank International Case Competition (SICC).
Research and International
The Free Press: Saving lives with Manitoba-made vaccines
April 15, 2025 —
Future vaccine development through research at UM