Alumni News Archive
Alumni News
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.
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.
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.
April 10, 2025 —
Meet the two candidates in the running.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
December 9, 2024 —
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.





