Asper School of Business News Archive

January 4, 2024 — 
Global News: Japanese company considering Manitoba for $1.6B lithium ion battery facility

December 22, 2023 — 
From alumni ambition and student success, to excellence in experiential learning and continued innovation in program development, the Asper School of Business has put forth a landmark year of storytelling. We’ve compiled some of the most popular stories of the year, showcasing the best of Asper in 2023.

December 18, 2023 — 
Winnipeg holiday shoppers embrace creativity amid budget challenges

December 13, 2023 — 
Manitobans benefit more from programs, not tax cuts: economics prof.

December 11, 2023 — 
Nathan Greidanus has been named the Associates Fellow in Entrepreneurship, Wenxi Pu has been named the Associates Fellow in Innovation, and Raj Manchanda has been named the Associates Fellow in Sustainability. The new Associates Fellows were honoured at a celebration in the Drake Centre last week.

December 11, 2023 — 
Research with impact. Learn more about the ways UM researchers are changing the way the world looks and talks about big issues.

December 8, 2023 — 
The Asper School of Business is now accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), making the University of Manitoba the first university in Western Canada to receive this prestigious, globally recognized accreditation.

December 7, 2023 — 
Two Asper School of Business undergraduate students have received Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards (MIYAAs). Brenden Tait won in the Academic (Senior) category, while John Lodge won in the Business/Entrepreneurship category.

December 6, 2023 — 
On November 16, 2023, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic attended the 17th annual Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards, hosted by the Asper School of Business Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. Each year this event celebrates the achievements of Indigenous businesses in Manitoba.

November 30, 2023 — 
As a hub for entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, the Asper School of Business is here to help with your holiday shopping. Support local and check out our selection of student- and alumni-led businesses this year.