UM Today Archives

October 19, 2025 —  Three big and bold Bisons banners were installed on the Administration Building, part of a multi-phased project to create a vibrant on-campus experience for the UM commmunity.

October 19, 2025 —  Grammy-award winning singer D'Angelo died on Tuesday at the age of 51. Dr. Warren Clarke is an assistant professor of Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of Manitoba, he shares his thoughts on how D'Angelo influenced Black masculinity.

October 19, 2025 —  "Higher fees could discourage requests from individuals who do not have access to discretionary income for such a purpose," said Dr. Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba.

October 18, 2025 —  The CJOB segment features Brandon Trask, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba, who reflects on how his parents’ example shaped his values and career path.

October 18, 2025 —  Carolyn Basha, a behind-the-scenes superstar of the Manitoba arts world, will be celebrated by her family and friends at a memorial concert on Friday at the Desautels Concert Hall — a University of Manitoba venue Basha helped will into existence.

October 17, 2025 —  Dr. Orly Linovski, an associate professor in the University of Manitoba's city planning department, penned the Thursday letter, which was endorsed by 16 groups, including the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, the U of M's city planning department, the Manitoba Eco-Network, the North End Women's Centre and the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg.

October 17, 2025 —  Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Rachel Donnelly (she/her), a bachelor of respiratory therapy grad who did so at the top of her class.

October 17, 2025 —  Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), Supply Chain Management Department, said such a pipeline would be difficult to build in northern Manitoba, where melting permafrost can lead to engineering challenges, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

October 17, 2025 —  Dr. Fletcher Baragar with the University of Manitoba’s Department of Economics says the services are designed to be user-friendly. “Make it easy, make it convenient, minimal questions asked,” he said.

October 17, 2025 —  Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Talia Smith (she/they), a bachelor of arts (advanced) grad who did so at the top of their class.