Alumni News Archive

Donor Relations News
The heartwarming legacy of generational giving in the MacDiarmid family
March 28, 2025 —
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.

University of Manitoba elects Dave Angus as its next Chancellor
March 14, 2025 —
Respected business leader, dedicated volunteer, and advocate for the people and communities of Manitoba, will become the 15th Chancellor of the University of Manitoba on June 1, 2025.

Alumni News
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients revealed
March 13, 2025 —
Celebrate UM’s 66th Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by TD Insurance—honouring UM alumni whose work is shaping Manitoba and the world.

UM faculty and alumni appointed to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission board
March 3, 2025 —
Seven faculty and alumni have recently been appointed to the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission (CEC) board, an important arms-length provincial agency under the Environment Act.

Til Degrees Do Us Part
February 13, 2025 —
It all started with a chance meeting at UM: one couple's story of a love that lasted 60 years.

Alumni News
Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?
February 6, 2025 —
Nominations open now until March 10

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024
December 9, 2024 —
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.

Alumni News
Nominate an Inspiring Leader for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
November 19, 2024 —
Help us honour the leaders who make a difference by nominating a UM graduate for a Distinguished Alumni Award!

The University of Manitoba mourns Justice Murray Sinclair
November 4, 2024 —
Canada’s truthteller has died at age 73

Alumni News
What is Homecoming all about? Here are five things it’s not!
September 1, 2024 —
It's Homecoming 2024, we are busting myths and sharing what makes this week of events and celebrations something you want to be a part of.