University of Manitoba president and the Bisons mascot stand on stage in front of a packed gymnasium of cheering students during a pep rally. Both wear ‘We Are All Bisons’ shirts, and the crowd holds gold rally towels. A large screen in the background displays the audience.

President and Vice-Chancellor, Michael Benarroch and Billy the Bison welcome more than 3,000 new Bisons at the 2025 Welcome Day Pep Rally

President: Welcome to Fall Term 2025!

September 3, 2025 —

Welcome to Fall Term 2025! Billy and I made a short video about some of the things we’re excited about this year. And I’m especially looking forward to meeting with our alumni and our new and returning Bisons at some big events, like our first-ever Bisons Block Party, my annual Budget Town Hall, and what promises to be a thought-provoking panel discussion on economic reconciliation for my podcast, What’s the Big idea?

Here’s to the start of another great year! Horns up!

Michael Benarroch, PhD
President and Vice-Chancellor

Orientation, President Michael Benarroch, welcome message