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Brian Dobie holding football in front of Bisons Football locker room stalls

Alumni News

Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Professional Achievement

August 18, 2025 — 
In the world of Canadian university football, few names resonate as deeply as Brian Dobie’s [BPE/74, Cert. Ed./75]. A 2025 inductee in the Football Manitoba Hall of Fame and a true Bison at the Centre, Brian’s 50-year coaching career including a 29-year tenure as head coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons Football team have left a permanent mark on the sport, the program, and the countless lives he has touched.

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Bisons Block Party text with bison illustrations in blocks surrounding

Get ready for the Bisons Block Party during Homecoming 2025 

August 15, 2025 — 
The herd is gathering! Mark your calendars for the first-ever Bisons Block Party at Princess Auto Stadium on September 20. 

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Students News

Registration opens for Winter/Summer DE Term spanning courses

August 15, 2025 — 
Starting Nov. 28, you’ll be able to register for Winter/Summer DE Term spanning courses.

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Michael Robertson and Diane Roussin headhots

Students News

UM welcomes new Board of Governors leadership

July 29, 2025 — 
Michael Robertson [BA/98, MArch/04] is the incoming chair and Diane Roussin [BSW/96] is the incoming vice-chair.

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Charge Ahead staff and peer mentors in the Charge Ahead space at the Grand Opening in Fall 2025. Featured left to right: Lakshisree Shaji (past mentor 2024-25); Ali Wood-Warren (Director, Student Transitions and Success Centre); Chloe Diamond (Past Mentor 2024-25), Usman Rana (Student Transitions Lead, Charge Ahead); Sakshi Tyagi (Student Peer Mentor, Charge Ahead)

Students News

Meet Sakshi – A Charge Ahead peer mentor

July 22, 2025 — 
As we enter the new academic year, I wish all the very best to all incoming and returning UM students. Remember you are not alone, Bisons always are part of a herd. Whenever you need us, we are there support to you, rooting for you from the stands! If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor, Charge Ahead is hiring this fall term.

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Dr. Kendra Nixon

Students News

Thousands of women suffer brain injury from intimate partner violence

July 16, 2025 — 
For every concussion experienced by a professional hockey player, an estimated 7,000 traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur from intimate partner violence (IPV).

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Students News

Aurora Upgrade: Important Information for Students

July 16, 2025 — 
Aurora System Upgrade Notice

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students walking on the pedway on Fort Garry campus in summer time

Students News

Learn More About the Work-study Program from the Indigenous Leadership Programming

July 15, 2025 — 
It’s incredibly rewarding to provide students with valuable work experience while they actively contribute to our Indigenous Leadership Programming. The Work-Study staff have also been fantastic. They are supportive, responsive, and they’ve made the process smooth and efficient from start to finish.

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Photo of the project that Abdul Rafay worked on during his term, the JAR building 65th anniversary project.

Students News

Learn More About the Work-study Program from the Faculty of Architecture

July 15, 2025 — 
[...] the Work-study program is such a valuable initiative on campus. Many students are faced with financial challenges while they are trying to pursue higher education. This program supports students by creating on-campus opportunities that allow them to give back to the UM community while gaining experience and building their resumés.

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UM campus in the fall.

Students News

Prepare to register for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 classes

July 11, 2025 — 
Find all the important information for registering for Fall and Winter courses.

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