Asper School of Business News Archive
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Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs at the 2025 VIBE Awards
November 17, 2025 —
The VIBE Awards honoured E. Oliver Owen and Cody Gonsalves at a ceremony on Novemeber 6, 2025.
Faculty of Law
Law students deliver Stu Clark webinar on business startup law for entrepreneurs
November 14, 2025 —
On November 7, 2024, law students from the Faculty of Law’s L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, Travis Dech (3L) [BA/23], Sparsh Kohli (3L) [BSc./22 U Western Ontario], and Gilad Stitz (3L) [B. Comm. (Hons.)/23], hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship entitled Startup Law 2.0: Law for Entrepreneurs.
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Protectionism, Diversification and more at the 30th Annual Fields on Wheels Conference
November 14, 2025 —
Hosted by the University of Manitoba Transport Institute, this year's conference saw industry experts take on today's biggest issues.
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Remembering Dr. Jerry L. Gray, Former Dean of the Asper School of Business
November 12, 2025 —
Dr. Jerry L. Gray served as Dean of the Asper School of Business from 1996-2004, leaving a tremendous legacy and impact on thousands of students.
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The Asper School Announces the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community
November 10, 2025 —
Thanks to a generous $5.4 million gift by Drs. Wayne and Elanor Chiu, the Asper School of Business is establishing a new research centre dedicated to fostering culture change in capitalism.
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CBC: The journey toward an expanded Port of Churchill has only just begun
November 9, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), said the only location near Churchill that is less exposed is Button Bay, west of the Churchill River
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CBC’s Now or Never: Do I need another job? The art and the grind of the side hustle
November 6, 2025 —
By day, Winnipeg’s Sam Davidson works for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, but by night, he transforms into the spandex wearing, hip swiveling, Red Hot Sammy Peppers, bringing the heat inside the wrestling ring. How long can he hold on to his alter ego?
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Winnipeg Free Press: U of M announces Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community
November 6, 2025 —
The Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community at the I.H. Asper School of Business will “foster cultural change in capitalism through research, training and promoting business models that address social and ecological crises facing humanity,” the Winnipeg-based university announced in a news release.
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CBC Radio: Why some airline travellers are opting for a seat upgrade, despite the big price tag
November 2, 2025 —
In an effort to maximize revenue, airlines have been squeezing more seats on their planes and charging for perks such as more legroom and a cup of coffee, says Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI).
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Winnipeg Free Press: Spooky season spending stays strong
October 29, 2025 —
That the average Canadian household continues to spend around $70 at Halloween is surprising given the rising cost of living and the economic uncertainty many are facing, said Dr. Sandeep Arora, Department Head and Associate Professor, Marketing Department at the University of Manitoba’s Asper School of Business.