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CTV Winnipeg: Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

May 12, 2025 — 
Meet the 12 Manitobans set to receive the Order of Manitoba

Headshot of Jackie Elliott

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Jackie Elliott retires after 35 years

May 1, 2025 — 
Elliott, who has directed the AT program since its accreditation in 2000, will retire in June after 35 years at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.

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A Bisons hockey goalie makes a save

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Building the next chapter: Bisons brand refresh enters final design phase 

April 29, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba has reached a major milestone in the refresh of its iconic Bisons logo: a clear design direction has now been set, bringing the project into its final stage before launch. 

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KPER 4000 students pose with their hands up at the end of a routine

Dance history course explores human movement and connection

April 24, 2025 — 
The course is part of an ongoing effort to incorporate more dance in the faculty’s curriculum. Dr. Cheryl Glazebrook says the role of dance in the study of human movement can’t be understated.

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Team Manitoba at the 2025 Kin Games

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Manitoba wins in the overall and academic categories at the 2025 Kin Games

April 17, 2025 — 
the Kin Games bring teams representing universities from across the country to compete in the four pillars of academics, athletics, dance and spirit.

Gordon Giesbrecht presents with a microphone in hand

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CBC Manitoba: Frozen lakes, rivers and ice roads may not be safe as ice melts, MPI warns

March 20, 2025 — 
22 people in vehicles reported falling through ice last year, 4 so far in 2025, public insurer says

The Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team are national champions for the first time in 11 years, securing their eighth title in program history with a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Carabins on Sunday night.

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Media coverage of UM Bisons Women’s National volleyball win

March 17, 2025 — 
For the first time in 11 years, the Bisons women's volleyball team are national champions.

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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.

Bisons women's volleyball team waves to the crowd after a game

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UM to host U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship

March 6, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship from Mar. 14-16, bringing the best university student-athletes from across Canada to compete.

Fabiana Turelli, an assistant professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

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CBC Weekend Show: 2 part series “Fighting for Sustainable Empowerment” through Karate

February 24, 2025 — 
Listen to the two part series with Dr. Fabiana Turelli, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management on CBC's Weekend Show.

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