UM Today News Archive
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: U of M Indigenous studies department reaches milestone
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 —
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.
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Local author wins Dafoe book prize
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 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
Asper School of Business News
CBC News: Why Coffee Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You
October 15, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), speaks with CBC host Marjorie Dowhos about rising coffee prices, their global causes, and what it means for consumers and businesses.
October 15, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), speaks with CBC host Marjorie Dowhos about rising coffee prices, their global causes, and what it means for consumers and businesses.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV News: World’s First Climate Tipping Point
October 14, 2025 —
CTV's Maralee chats with Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Geography about the widespread death of coral reefs and how Earth may have crossed an irreversible climate tipping point.
October 14, 2025 —
CTV's Maralee chats with Dr. Alex Crawford, Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Geography about the widespread death of coral reefs and how Earth may have crossed an irreversible climate tipping point.
Faculty of Arts News
CBC News: Canada Post Ends Nationwide Strike and Moves to Rotating Strikes
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.
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.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning News
November is the 3rd Annual Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking Month
October 14, 2025 —
2025 marks our third annual Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking month at the University of Manitoba.
October 14, 2025 —
2025 marks our third annual Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking month at the University of Manitoba.
Faculty of Law News
CBC News: Much ado about moose: Manitoba’s hunting rift could help reconciliation or sow division
October 12, 2025 —
Marc Kruse, the director of Indigenous legal learning and services at the University of Manitoba's law school, says the situation is critical for Manitoba
October 12, 2025 —
Marc Kruse, the director of Indigenous legal learning and services at the University of Manitoba's law school, says the situation is critical for Manitoba
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC News: What have Manitoba leaders learned from a summer of wildfire evacuations?
October 12, 2025 —
Dr. Shirley Thompson, Associate Professor at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba, said with the frequency of wildfires increasing, having a dedicated facility for evacuees could mean better cultural supports and other services
October 12, 2025 —
Dr. Shirley Thompson, Associate Professor at the Natural Resources Institute at the University of Manitoba, said with the frequency of wildfires increasing, having a dedicated facility for evacuees could mean better cultural supports and other services
UM Today News
UM hosts fourth-annual Budget Town Hall
October 10, 2025 —
Provides a snapshot of the university’s financial health and the investments we are making into strategic areas
October 10, 2025 —
Provides a snapshot of the university’s financial health and the investments we are making into strategic areas
Faculty of Architecture News
Winnipeg Free Press: Hedge concern drives a wedge
October 10, 2025 —
Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it
October 10, 2025 —
Leanne Muir, a University of Manitoba architecture instructor filed an affidavit in support of the court injunction application. She said in court papers the hedge carries “significant ecological and cultural value,” but any disturbance to the roots could kill it