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President Michael Benarroch in conversation, sitting on a grey chair

Year in Review

December 6, 2024 — 
President Michael Benarroch shares his UM highlights from 2024

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Town of Churchill from afar with land in foreground

Health and Healing in the North

November 25, 2024 — 
Through UM’s Ongomiizwin Health Services, physicians travel to Manitoba’s northern and remote communities, bridging gaps and offering cultural care. See how this sprawling network is learning from locals, graduating more Indigenous doctors and navigating ongoing challenges to health equity

Researcher Eric Collins stands on the deck of the Churchill Marine Observatory

Open Water

October 22, 2024 — 
As climate change melts sea ice in Manitoba’s subarctic, northern communities explore Churchill’s future as a shipping route connecting the province to the global supply chain. See how UM scientists at the Churchill Marine Observatory are helping navigate the path forward

William Prince sings into a microphone from the stage

Taking the Stage

September 26, 2024 — 
William Prince opens the Desautels Concert Hall at UM—we ask students, faculty and alumni about Winnipeg’s newest performance hub

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

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

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

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