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Indigenous

Expanding the Herd: Indigenous artists bring new life to UM’s iconic bison

November 14, 2025 — 
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.

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Elders, Survivors, and UM staff gathered with Premier Wab Kinew.

Donor Relations

Manitoba invests $20 million in the future of truth and Reconciliation

September 15, 2025 — 
Investment will support the construction of a new permanent home for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

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Students

Meet UM’s 2025 Schulich Leaders

September 2, 2025 — 
Every year, two incoming University of Manitoba students in engineering or sciences receive the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship. In Fall 2025, UM is proud to welcome award winners Kushman Buttar and Ayla Thomas!

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

One Herd: Bisons unveil bold new brand for a new era

September 2, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba Bisons have entered a new era with a refreshed identity that reflects strength, unity and pride.

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New students in the stands at the welcome day innvcation and pep rally. Students wear their new UM T-Shirt and cheer as Billy the Bison does the same in the background.

Students

Welcome to Fall Term 2025: essential information you need to know

September 2, 2025 — 
Registered students, here is the essential start-of-term information to help you confidently navigate the beginning of the term.

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Students

Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)

August 29, 2025 — 
I hope you had a great summer! We’re looking forward to seeing you on campus next week as we kick off the Fall Term. Please keep the following in mind as you plan your commute and navigate the campus.

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Get ready for the Bisons Block Party during Homecoming 2025 

August 15, 2025 — 
The herd is gathering! Mark your calendars for the first-ever Bisons Block Party at Princess Auto Stadium on September 20. 

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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.

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Researchers aboard research ship Amundsen. photo Emma Ausen)

UM ranks 6th in Canada on Climate Action; Good Health and Wellbeing

June 30, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba ranks in Canada’s top 20 in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.

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St. Theresa Point educator Stephanie Wood speaks at the GOOSE launch ceremony, along with Tricia Manoakeesick and Margaret Hart.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

First Nations partner with UM to “grow our own” rehabilitation specialists starting in junior high

June 2, 2025 — 
Nearly 200 people turned out to Oscar Lathlin Collegiate in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) on May 26 for the launch of a new initiative between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and nine First Nations communities in Manitoba, supported by the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. 

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