Faculty of Arts News Archive

October 26, 2025 — 
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of Political Science at the University of Manitoba and author of Politics in Manitoba, says the NDP enjoys popularity in Manitoba because it has a long history in the province, stronger urban support in Winnipeg and northern Manitoba (where unionized, resource town labour is grounded), a policy focus on healthcare and education, strong personal appeal of its leaders, and proven success while governing.

October 24, 2025 — 
Twenty-five years after Beverley Rowbotham was slain, her family believes a mysterious letter could shed light on the case that gripped Manitoba

October 21, 2025 — 
More than 150 students shared their research findings with the wider UM community at the Undergraduate Research Showcase.

October 19, 2025 — 
Grammy-award winning singer D'Angelo died on Tuesday at the age of 51. Dr. Warren Clarke is an assistant professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of Manitoba, he shares his thoughts on how D'Angelo influenced Black masculinity.

October 19, 2025 — 
"Higher fees could discourage requests from individuals who do not have access to discretionary income for such a purpose," said Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba.

October 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Fletcher Baragar with the University of Manitoba’s Department of Economics says the services are designed to be user-friendly. “Make it easy, make it convenient, minimal questions asked,” he said.

October 17, 2025 — 
Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Talia Smith (she/they), a bachelor of arts (advanced) grad who did so at the top of their class.

October 15, 2025 — 
It was a day of celebration and of recognition Wednesday, as the University of Manitoba Indigenous studies department marked a half-century of scholarship, honouring decades of students and scholars in their pursuit of justice for Indigenous peoples.

October 15, 2025 — 
Winnipeg author and historian Dr. Gerald Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Department of History has won the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize for his biography The Honourable John Norquay: Indigenous Premier, Canadian Statesman

October 14, 2025 — 
Dr. Adam King, Assistant Professor of Labour Studies at the University of Manitoba speaks with CBC's Marcy Markusa about Canada Post’s shift from a nationwide strike to rotating strikes and what it means for workers and home delivery.