UM Today Archives

March 31, 2025 —  On March 11, 2025, students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law visited students at Balmoral Hall School to share information on business law fundamentals and paths to becoming a lawyer in Manitoba.

March 31, 2025 —  As a child of refugee parents from Uganda and a lifelong advocate for community health, Punam Mehta has built a career at the intersection of health research and women’s empowerment. Whether she’s supporting mothers with addictions through yoga and body mapping, researching chronic diseases in Northern Manitoba, or mentoring the next generation of women in STEM, Mehta’s work is guided by justice and equity.  Now an instructor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Mehta shares her story for Women’s Empowerment Month, reminding us that leadership is not just about rising—it’s about reaching back and bringing others with you. 

March 31, 2025 —  From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

March 31, 2025 —  Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One

March 31, 2025 —  March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.

March 31, 2025 —  Are you a University of Manitoba student looking for financial assistance? St John's College is proud to support students by offering over $200,000 in scholarship, bursaries, and prizes each year. 

March 31, 2025 —  As a UM alum or employee, you have an exclusive early bird discount—10% off tickets if you book by May 9!

March 31, 2025 —  TEDx Winnipeg has set aside 20 ultra-discounted student tickets at just $25 each—but they’re first come, first served

March 30, 2025 —  Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.

March 29, 2025 —  It was December 2023 and the Vancouver-based family court lawyer was reading citations in an application by opposing counsel Chong Ke, who wanted an order allowing the children of her client to visit him in China.