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Dr. Irene Fakankun Re-Elected to University of Manitoba Board of Governors

May 23, 2025 — 
UM alumni have re-elected Dr. Irene Fakankun [PhD/21] to serve a second term on the University of Manitoba Board of Governors. 

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Dr. Irene Fakankun and JD Diabira

Alumni News

Voting is now open for your next UM Board of Governors alumni representative

April 10, 2025 — 
Meet the two candidates in the running.

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Toby Le, PhD candidate in medical microbiology at UM, speaks at the TEDxWinnipeg event in 2024.

Enjoy TEDx Winnipeg activities at UM on May 29

March 31, 2025 — 
As a UM alum or employee, you have an exclusive early bird discount—10% off tickets if you book by May 9!

Andrew, Donald, John, Margaret, William and Bette MacDiarmid

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.

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Chancellor Dave Angus

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.

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2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Alumni News

2025 Distinguished Alumni Award 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.

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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.

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A collage of a couple over their lifetime: when they first met at university, on their wedding day and in their golden years.

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.

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An image of Tier Building on the Fort Garry Campus.

Alumni News

Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?

February 6, 2025 — 
Nominations open now until March 10

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

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

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