Asper School of Business News Archive
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CBC News: Why Coffee Prices Are Rising and What It Means for You
October 15, 2025 —
Dr. Barry Prentice, Professor and Director of the University of Manitoba Transport Institute (UMTI), speaks with CBC host Marjorie Dowhos about rising coffee prices, their global causes, and what it means for consumers and businesses.
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World Mental Health Day – A Conversation with Asper Dean of Teaching & Learning, Wenxi Pu
October 10, 2025 —
Wenxi Pu, talks with us about how AI, social media, and McDonaldization have impacted our mental health. He shares his thoughts how we can positively leverage these powerful tools to create more genuine connection and critical thinking.
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Sustainability Month: Asper PhD Candidate Studies the Gender Gap Among Vegans
October 8, 2025 —
How can marketers make more men interested in trying a vegan meal?
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Asper School of Business introduces New Leadership in Action Micro-Diploma
October 6, 2025 —
Open to students from Asper and all UM faculties as well as working professionals, this program trains learners with career-advancing leadership skills.
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Merging Business and Hockey Skills with Asper Student-Athlete Andrew Boucher
October 2, 2025 —
On the surface, hockey skills don't seem adaptable to business. But to Andrew Boucher, Asper student-athlete, there's countless ways to bring your sport into the classroom. And then into the boardroom.
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Winnipeg’s Classic 107: UM students rally for people living with cystic fibrosis in annual Shinerama campaign
October 1, 2025 —
University of Manitoba students will hit the streets on Thursday to raise funds and awareness for people living with cystic fibrosis. It's all part of Shinerama, an annual event that involves 20,000 student volunteers from 36 Canadian post-secondary institutions
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Asper Co-op Summer Wrapped
September 29, 2025 —
This summer, Asper co-op students brought their excellence out of the classroom and into the boardroom.
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IGNITE 2025 Honours Gail Asper
September 22, 2025 —
The Young Associates welcomed new Asper students to the business community by celebrating the achievements of Gail Asper
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The Growing Battle Between Products and Brands
September 11, 2025 —
Kiran Pedada, Asper Associate Professor of Marketing, publishes an FT50-ranked paper in the world-renowned Journal of Marketing Research.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrating the Merit Award recipients of 2024
September 10, 2025 —
The Merit Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research, scholarly and creative work, service, and include a special category dedicated to Indigenous Achievement. Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2024 Merit Awards.





