Feature Archive
From Kenya with Love
March 11, 2025 —
They live with stigma and HIV. Hard-to-reach, marginalized communities find compassion and hope through a 45-year partnership between UM and the University of Nairobi. Come along as I visit the heart of health equity
The Comeback Crop
February 27, 2025 —
Could a humble, ancient grain help address modern-day food insecurity? UM researchers think so. Why wild rice—with a climate-friendly twist—could be Canada’s next staple
So, You’re Canadian, Eh?
February 26, 2025 —
When US President Donald Trump suggested this country become the 51st state, Canadians ruffled their goose feathers and offered a polite “no thank you.” What better time to reflect on what makes us Canadian
Secret to their Success
January 22, 2025 —
Transform women’s pro sports, zero-emission commuting and public health awareness? Check. UM alumni Christina Litz, Paul Soubry and Dr. Joss Reimer do big things from Manitoba and get candid about how they got here
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
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
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
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?
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