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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News

Community guidelines for using AI at UM

September 15, 2025 — 
Faculty, students and staff encouraged to explore responsibly

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Rick Duha smiling, standing in front of paint drums

Alumni News

Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Lifetime Achievement

July 22, 2025 — 
Throughout his remarkable career, Rick Duha has exemplified what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and a deep commitment to community.

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UM’s wildfire support winds down as state of emergency ends

June 8, 2025 — 
Evacuees have now left UM residences, transitioning to hotels or returning to their home communities.

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Alumni News

Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Community Service 

May 26, 2025 — 
Kristie Pearson [BPE/96] is more than a community leader—she’s a force of compassion and action. Her life’s work is a testament to the power of showing up, listening deeply, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and supported.

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"University of Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team celebrates their 2025 U SPORTS National Championship victory. Players, wearing championship hats and medals, cheer and raise the championship trophy high as gold, black, and white confetti rains down. A University of Manitoba and Bisons-branded banner hangs in the background, highlighting the team’s triumphant moment.

Bisons Women’s Volleyball win the 2025 U SPORTS National Championship

March 16, 2025 — 
The No. 3 seeded Herd captured their eighth title in school history with a commanding 3-1 win over the No. 4 seed.

Faculty of Architecture representatives engage in a panel discussion where they shared their faculty’s Reconciliation journey and how the Framework can drive change at UM.

UM launches Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action

March 10, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba (UM) took a significant step forward in its commitment to reconciliation with the launch of its Truth and Reconciliation Framework: Time for Action (Framework). The Framework was launched at an event on March 3, 2025, at the Fort Garry Campus, and marks a turning point in UM’s ongoing journey to address the legacies of colonialism and foster meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Students News

Bell Let’s Talk 2025: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health

January 17, 2025 — 
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 22. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 20-27! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

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A large group of people gathered outdoors, wearing blue "Bison Pride" T-shirts, holding a banner that reads "Bison Pride" with rainbow-colored letters. They are cheering with their hands raised, showing support for LGBTQ+ pride. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, standing in front of a historic stone building on a sunny day. Some participants hold rainbow flags and UM-branded signs, representing the University of Manitoba's presence at a pride event.

UM in photos: memorable moments that shaped 2024

December 16, 2024 — 
Take a look back at 2024 through the lenses that captured so many of its memorable moments.

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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Safety and security at UM

November 29, 2024 — 
UM Security Services offers comprehensive programs and initiatives to support safety on all UM campuses.

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