UM Today News Archive
UM on the Canada Reads 2025 longlist
January 22, 2025 —
Two books with strong ties to the University of Manitoba have been selected for this year’s CBC's Canada Reads competition: A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer published by University of Manitoba Press and When the Pine Needles Fall by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with UM Assistant Professor in History and Indigenous Studies Sean Carleton.
January 22, 2025 —
Two books with strong ties to the University of Manitoba have been selected for this year’s CBC's Canada Reads competition: A Two-Spirit Journey by Ma-Nee Chacaby with Mary Louisa Plummer published by University of Manitoba Press and When the Pine Needles Fall by Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel with UM Assistant Professor in History and Indigenous Studies Sean Carleton.
UM Today News
Flag lowered for Karanvir Singh Gill
January 21, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Jan. 23, 2025, in memory of Karanvir Singh Gill.
January 21, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Jan. 23, 2025, in memory of Karanvir Singh Gill.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CTV Winnipeg: New findings on homo erectus
January 20, 2025 —
Paul Durkin, an assistant professor at U of M, discusses how a new study is changing what we know about homo erectus.
January 20, 2025 —
Paul Durkin, an assistant professor at U of M, discusses how a new study is changing what we know about homo erectus.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: High-protein wheat expected to survive tariffs
January 20, 2025 —
High-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade.
January 20, 2025 —
High-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Winnipeg Free Press: Pierre named head coach of U of M Bisons football program
January 17, 2025 —
Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.
January 17, 2025 —
Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: Corn intercrops can work
January 16, 2025 —
Recent research, such as a trial that was conducted at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives in 2020 near Brandon, has begun to look at how intercrops can enhance corn grazing.
January 16, 2025 —
Recent research, such as a trial that was conducted at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives in 2020 near Brandon, has begun to look at how intercrops can enhance corn grazing.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
CBC North: Researchers want to know how more marine shipping in Nunavut could affect walruses
January 16, 2025 —
Little data exists on how walruses in Foxe Basin react to ships
January 16, 2025 —
Little data exists on how walruses in Foxe Basin react to ships
UM Today News
Flag lowered for Nello Altomare
January 16, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Jan. 16, 2025, in memory of Nello Altomare.
January 16, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on Jan. 16, 2025, in memory of Nello Altomare.
Asper School of Business News
CBC Manitoba: Manitoba agri-food industry wary of potential trade war with U.S. as premiers close ranks
January 16, 2025 —
Premier Kinew calls for 'Team Canada' long-term economic strategy
January 16, 2025 —
Premier Kinew calls for 'Team Canada' long-term economic strategy
Faculty of Law News
Winnipeg Free Press: Man, 19, charged in antisemitic graffiti incidents
January 15, 2025 —
Dozens of Charleswood walls, fences defaced; doesn’t meet criteria for hate crime, police say
January 15, 2025 —
Dozens of Charleswood walls, fences defaced; doesn’t meet criteria for hate crime, police say





