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Inside Asper’s Second-Place Finish at Thailand’s Thammasat Undergraduate Business Competition

November 20, 2025 — 
Earning Asper's highest placement in an elite-level case competition requires innovative ideas, one all-nighter, and a little assistance from a classic Rihanna song.

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Finding your Community with Asper BComm Student Rhéanne Morin

November 19, 2025 — 
With a fearless attitude that has led her to competing in youth summits and creating student groups, Rhéanne Morin discovered a winning formula for creating community at the Asper School of Business.

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Shiu-Yik Au

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CBC: The economic impact the Port of Churchill if ..it expands.

November 18, 2025 — 
CBC's Faith Fundal speaks with Dr. Shiu-Yik Au, Associate Professor of Finance at the Asper School of Business, who suggests hundreds or even thousands of jobs could be created if the expansion of Port of Churchill goes through.

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2025 Emeriti recipients with Chancellor Dave Angus and President Michael Benarroch

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Celebrating UM’s 2025 Emeriti

November 18, 2025 — 
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.

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Portrait of Barry Prentice

Asper School of Business News

CBC Radio Noon: Manitoba is investing millions more into the railway line to Hudson Bay

November 17, 2025 — 
CBC's Marjorie speaks with Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI) about new developments in the province.

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Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs at the 2025 VIBE Awards

November 17, 2025 — 
The VIBE Awards honoured E. Oliver Owen and Cody Gonsalves at a ceremony on Novemeber 6, 2025.

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Protectionism, Diversification and more at the 30th Annual Fields on Wheels Conference

November 14, 2025 — 
Hosted by the University of Manitoba Transport Institute, this year's conference saw industry experts take on today's biggest issues.

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Asper School of Business News

Remembering Dr. Jerry L. Gray, Former Dean of the Asper School of Business

November 12, 2025 — 
Dr. Jerry L. Gray served as Dean of the Asper School of Business from 1996-2004, leaving a tremendous legacy and impact on thousands of students.

Eleanor and Wayne Chiu

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The Asper School Announces the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community

November 10, 2025 — 
Thanks to a generous $5.4 million gift by Drs. Wayne and Elanor Chiu, the Asper School of Business is establishing a new research centre dedicated to fostering culture change in capitalism.

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Portrait of Barry Prentice

Asper School of Business News

CBC: The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun

November 9, 2025 — 
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), said the only location near Churchill that is less exposed is Button Bay, west of the Churchill River

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