Asper School of Business News Archive

October 1, 2020 — 
Our ban on hydrogen airships is misguided and needs to be revoked, prof argues

September 28, 2020 — 
For the second year, the College of Pharmacy and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute are partnering to deliver cutting edge leadership seminars and training to UM Pharmacy students.

September 17, 2020 — 
For this month’s Q & A with an MBA story feature, we connected with recent Asper MBA graduate, Larissa Kanhai, to learn more about her experience in the program, her commitment to the community, and dedication to female empowerment.

September 15, 2020 — 
Through the EDI task force, we endeavor to foster a more inclusive learning environment for every single student that attends and/or interacts with the Asper School of Business.

September 15, 2020 — 
Entrepreneurship is about being your own boss, something students across the University of Manitoba will be required to master this upcoming year. Working and learning from home means students will have to take control of their environment to be set up for success.

September 10, 2020 — 
Nine UM community members will receive the Order of Manitoba today at an intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

September 9, 2020 — 
Asper Assistant Professor in Finance, Dr. Shiu-Yik (Yik) Au, and his co-investigator, Andréanne Tremblay from Université Lavalhave been awarded a prestigious Social Services and Humanities Council Research Insight Grant (SSHRC) Insight Grant to support their research on the impact discrimination has on firm value.

September 2, 2020 — 
Michela has been working as a Marketing and Communications student in a joint role for the Asper School of Business and the James W. Burns Leadership Institute and recently started a second term with the Asper Marketing Office.

August 20, 2020 — 
The Asper School of Business has created a new Asper MBA course that rewards students selected to compete in case competitions with three credit hours towards the completion of their degree.

August 7, 2020 — 
After an extensive review the IDEA committee has decided to further postpone IDEA to May 27, 2021.