Alumni News Archive

Alumni News
Bisons + UM Alumni = FREE tickets all season long!
August 28, 2023 —
For the second year in a row, the UM Alumni Association has partnered with Bisons Sports to offer the ultimate perk. UM Alumni score four FREE tickets to every single Bisons regular season home game. So gather up family and friends and head back to campus to cheer on the home team!
August 28, 2023 —
For the second year in a row, the UM Alumni Association has partnered with Bisons Sports to offer the ultimate perk. UM Alumni score four FREE tickets to every single Bisons regular season home game. So gather up family and friends and head back to campus to cheer on the home team!

Alumni News
Shine a spotlight on remarkable UM alumni
August 24, 2023 —
Do you know of an extraordinary UM alum? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA), deadline is November 30.
August 24, 2023 —
Do you know of an extraordinary UM alum? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA), deadline is November 30.

Law space reimagined: Transforming legal learning
August 20, 2023 —
From transforming a simple storage to transforming the way students learn at UM Faculty of Law's Robson Hall.
August 20, 2023 —
From transforming a simple storage to transforming the way students learn at UM Faculty of Law's Robson Hall.

Louis Slotin: The life and death of a UM alum at Los Alamos
August 8, 2023 —
UM chancellor Henry Duckworth, called him "one of the genuine heroes of the Atomic Age"
August 8, 2023 —
UM chancellor Henry Duckworth, called him "one of the genuine heroes of the Atomic Age"

UM’s gift to the world: Canola
July 27, 2023 —
Looking back at the inaugural inductee of Innovation Plaza, Baldur Stefansson
July 27, 2023 —
Looking back at the inaugural inductee of Innovation Plaza, Baldur Stefansson

Alumni News
Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients
July 20, 2023 —
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives
Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients
July 20, 2023 —
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives

A journey of education, love, and legacy
July 20, 2023 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alumnus and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.
July 20, 2023 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alumnus and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.

Donor Relations News
Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates
July 20, 2023 —
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back
July 20, 2023 —
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back

Newest Order of Canada appointees include six UM community members
June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”
June 30, 2023 —
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. “Today, we recognize individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society," said Simon. "A group of individuals who, through dedication and ajuinnata—perseverance—make our communities and our country better every day.”

Dr. Catherine Cook Wins the 2023 Vanier Medal
June 28, 2023 —
Recognized for improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples
June 28, 2023 —
Recognized for improving health outcomes for Indigenous peoples