UM Today Archives

July 27, 2020 —  Connections between law and journalism are clear to see in the career path of former broadcast journalist Keith McCullough. After working in the broadcast industry for more than six years, he wanted a new and fulfilling challenge. "My hope was that many of my skills would transfer from journalism to law," he said. "Luckily, I was proven right."

July 26, 2020 —  Dr. Karin Wittenberg appointed as Dean Emerita of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

July 24, 2020 —  Edmonton-born Alyssa Cloutier knew as early as high school that she wanted to be a lawyer. Growing up in Oakbank, Manitoba, she developed a strong interest in law while at Springfield Collegiate Institute, and decided then, to do both undergraduate and law degrees close to home at the University of Manitoba. She chose law after completing a double major in History and Psychology, because, "I wanted a career that would challenge me every day and provide me with the opportunity to continuously learn new things," she said.

July 24, 2020 —  This is the final article of the three-part Meet the 2020 Emerging Leaders series. Congratulations again to all the recipients of the Emerging Leader Award.

July 24, 2020 —  Dr. Bob Zeng was named the recipient in the applied sciences category

July 24, 2020 —  A recent study out of the University of Manitoba documents what's behind the decline of the Aklavik beluga whale hunt.

July 24, 2020 —  UM Ma thèse en 180 secondes competition rescheduled

July 24, 2020 —  There are a number of resources available to help, including remote ergonomic assessments available through the environmental health & safety office.

July 23, 2020 —  The University of Manitoba is celebrating four exceptional Indigenous leaders who recently retired after years as teachers, mentors and leaders: Brenda Lafreniere, Carl Stone, Fred Shore and Noreen Wichart.

July 23, 2020 —  Indigenous student research receives national funding.