Alumni News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Pharmacy alum expanded skill set through PhD, postdoc training
September 23, 2025 —
Dr. Amani Hamad is now a UM faculty member who holds a Canada Research Chair in population data science and data curation.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Friends of Engineering
September 23, 2025 —
Fueled by a passion for innovation and student success, the Friends of Engineering (FOE) brings together some of Manitoba’s top employers and engineers from across the profession to empower the next generation of engineers.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Alum’s path led from lab science to community health
September 18, 2025 —
Dr. Wajihah Mughal’s journey has taken her from laboratory science at UM to community-driven health research at the Manitoba Métis Federation.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law publishes Alumni Magazine 2025
September 17, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law has published its annual Alumni Magazine in time for Homecoming 2025.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Master’s degree paved way for research project management role
September 9, 2025 —
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences alum Oksana Harasemiw describes how earning her master's in community health sciences led to her current role at Winnipeg’s Chronic Disease Innovation Centre.
What to expect at the first-ever Bisons Block Party
September 5, 2025 —
Join the herd for the first-ever Bisons Block Party at Princess Auto Stadium on September 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.!
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Distinguished oral health professionals to be honoured at alumni gala
September 2, 2025 —
Two alumni will be recognized for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala dinner during the University of Manitoba’s Homecoming, on Sept. 19 at the Fort Garry Hotel.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
One Herd: Bisons unveil bold new brand for a new era
September 2, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons have entered a new era with a refreshed identity that reflects strength, unity and pride.
Alumni
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Academic Innovation
September 2, 2025 —
We are proud to celebrate Dr. James (Jamie) Blanchard [BSc(Med)/86, MD/86] as the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for Academic Innovation. A dedicated leader in public health and epidemiology, Jamie’s groundbreaking research and visionary leadership have transformed the way we understand and address health disparities both locally and globally.
Alumni
Meet the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient for Professional Achievement
August 18, 2025 —
In the world of Canadian university football, few names resonate as deeply as Brian Dobie’s [BPE/74, Cert. Ed./75]. A 2025 inductee in the Football Manitoba Hall of Fame and a true Bison at the Centre, Brian’s 50-year coaching career including a 29-year tenure as head coach of the University of Manitoba Bisons Football team have left a permanent mark on the sport, the program, and the countless lives he has touched.