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Julienne Stroeve stands in front of a framed map

The Story You Need to Hear

August 25, 2024 — 
There seems to be a tradition, among UM Arctic researchers, of being first to raise the alarm bell about something amiss in the North. Julienne Stroeve continues this legacy, making bold statements about the future of our planet as Arctic sea ice melts faster than predicted. Are we ready to listen?

Joel Nichols stands in his basement art studio, surrounding by tools and ceramics

The Rhode to 100

August 8, 2024 — 
UM has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other university in western Canada. Artist Joel Nichols, our 100th recipient and the first ever from the School of Art, invites us into the creative complexities of his world

A collage of a beluga whale, a bird, a paper airplane and a UM flag with colourful shapes in the background

Hello, Summer

August 6, 2024 — 
From paddle boarding with belugas in Churchill to birding on the Fort Garry campus—our list of summertime activities with a UM connection brings your Manitoba staycation to life

A hand moves a chess piece on a board set in the Arctic with the words 'From climate change strategists to chess grandmaster'

Think You Know UM? (Part III)

August 6, 2024 — 
Reacquaint yourself with the University of Manitoba with this third installment of surprising facts. And then impress your friends at your next dinner party with your UM IQ

William Prince, holding a guitar case in his right hand.

A Homecoming

July 4, 2024 — 
Singer-songwriter and science grad William Prince shares how UM shaped his path, in advance of headlining the Desautels Concert Hall’s inaugural show this fall

A conceptual photo and animation of a football under water in a lake

Think You Know UM? (Part II)

June 19, 2024 — 
It might not be very Winnipeg-like to blow our own horn, but we’re proud of our herd of students, faculty and alumni and their impact in Manitoba, big and small. Check out our second installment of surprising UM trivia

Various ice cream scoops in cones are scattered across a bright teal background

What Makes the Perfect Ice Cream?

June 19, 2024 — 
We asked research technician Denise Aminot-Gilchrist at UM’s dairy sciences pilot plant

A close up photo of Residential school Survivor Levinia Brown

A Place of Hope

May 31, 2024 — 
What does it mean for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to have a permanent home to call its own? Everything. Survivors of residential schools share their truths and vision for a new building as the Winnipeg Foundation announces a lead gift

A rocket shoots into the air from a canola field with the phrase written From inventing canola to improving the rocket thruster

Think You Know UM?

May 16, 2024 — 
Grow your UM IQ with this first installment of intriguing facts that set Bisons apart

A graphic of several speech bubbles coming out of a blowhorn

Where Are They Now?

May 16, 2024 — 
See what your former classmates are up to and tell us about your accomplishments. We welcome all updates!

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