Student Success Month News Archive
Students
Student Success Month | Spotlight 1
October 6, 2025 —
Discover how UM students like Senuki and Lou overcame academic challenges by tapping into campus supports like the Academic Learning Centre, building confidence, skills, and community along the way.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
October 3, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.
Asper School of Business
Merging Business and Hockey Skills with Asper Student-Athlete Andrew Boucher
October 2, 2025 —
On the surface, hockey skills don't seem adaptable to business. But to Andrew Boucher, Asper student-athlete, there's countless ways to bring your sport into the classroom. And then into the boardroom.
Students
Kick off the new Term with Student Success Month
September 26, 2025 —
Whether you're new to UM or returning for another term, this is your opportunity to explore the many services designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.
Student Success Month Spotlight: Tyler Kempe on leaving the workforce to pursue post-secondary studies
October 21, 2019 —
Tyler Kempe speaks to UM Today about his decision to leave his workplace to pursue a graduate education in Clinical Psychology.
Extended Education
Student works on degree, making a difference
October 18, 2019 —
"Access gave me the confidence to go to university and pursue my dreams" - Prairie-Rose Hapa
Accessible Pathways to Success
October 15, 2019 —
On Oct. 24, 2019, Student Affairs in partnership with the UMSU Accessibility Centre is sponsoring an event for students with disabilities
Students
Revisit UM Essentials during Student Success Month
October 11, 2019 —
Student Success Month continues through October with a variety of workshops that highlight UM resources available to help support learners at all levels
Students
Student Success Month spotlight: Samantha Nicole Tumlos on thinking outside the box
October 10, 2019 —
Samantha Nicole Tumlos describes how she has overcome challenges by changing her way of thinking about university
Students
Student Success Month spotlight: Maryse Giesbrecht on switching paths
October 7, 2019 —
Maryse Giesbrecht, a social work student, describes the challenges she has faced while at the university, and how she has overcome them