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A stuffed teddybear lies face down on pavement.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Study finds overwhelming evidence that physical punishment harms children : News

June 29, 2021 —  Children who are physically punished display increasing aggression, antisocial behaviour and conduct problems as they grow, says a study in The Lancet co-authored by a UM expert.

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Headshots of New Dean of Law Richard Jochelson, Associate Dean JD program Virginia Torrie and Associate Dean Research Donn Short

Faculty of Law News

Familiar faces form new team at Faculty of Law Dean’s Office : Network News

June 29, 2021 —  The newly appointed Dean of Law, Dr. Richard Jochelson, welcomes to the “Dean Team” at the Faculty of Law, Associate Dean, Dr. Virginia Torrie. Dr. Donn Short continues as Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies until June 30, 2024. Dr. Torrie’s term begins July 1, 2021 lasting until June 30, 2026.

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Mackenzie Booker

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Mackenzie Booker : Network News

June 29, 2021 —  Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories

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Antonio De Luca

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Antonio De Luca : Network News

June 29, 2021 —  Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories

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Dr. Janice Ristock, FRSC, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Thank you Janice Ristock : News

June 29, 2021 —  President Michael Benarroch thanks the outgoing Provost for her service to UM

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Corinne Bernard

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Diploma in Agriculture alumni Q&A: Corinne Bernard : Network News

June 29, 2021 —  Graduates from the Diploma in Agriculture program share their stories

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2121 Schulich Leaders

Students News

UM’s 2021 Schulich Leaders eager to learn and achieve their dreams : Campus News

June 28, 2021 —  The University of Manitoba has once again awarded two remarkable incoming students with Schulich Leader Scholarships. Darlene Cuevas, a student from St. John’s High School, and Jordon Hong from Miles Macdonell Collegiate are the two new recipients of this prestigious scholarship.

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Man shares information on a bulletin board with students

Extended Education News

Looking at micro-credentials and alternative digital credentials : Network News

June 28, 2021 —  “It’s the documenting (of competencies) that’s new.” - Julia Denholm, Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University

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Two pharmacy graduate students working in a lab.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

New studentships aimed at supporting health sciences grad students : Network News

June 28, 2021 —  Graduate students enrolled in their first or second year of a thesis-based master's or doctoral program in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences are now eligible to apply for graduate studentships, new scholarships now being offered annually to academically-successful Rady grad students.

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Desautels Faculty of Music News

There is nothing that Selene Sharpe can’t do : Network News

June 28, 2021 —  From running to singing to acting to studying, Selene Sharpe is a marvel, and a real Renaissance woman.

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