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Trailbreakers and impact makers: standout student success stories of 2024

November 29, 2024 — 
UM students have been making an impact in Manitoba and around the world. Check out the year’s top stories showcasing student accomplishments in academics, community impact and personal pursuits.

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An Indigenous dancer performs in the Investor's Group Athletic Centre

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Spirit of the Bison highlights Indigenous student-athletes

November 26, 2024 — 
University of Manitoba Bisons welcomed Indigenous dancers, drummers, singers, artisans and community members to join them in celebrating the Bison

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brian dobie profile, head and shoulders

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

After 29 seasons, Bisons’ Brian Dobie to coach his final regular season game Oct. 26.

October 14, 2024 — 
Looking back on the incredible career and legacy of 29-year Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie.

Group of fans cheering on the Bison football team and holding a sign that says 'Go Bisons'.

Kick off Homecoming 2024 at the Bisons Homecoming Football Game

September 9, 2024 — 
Claim your tickets for one of the year’s most thrilling events—the 2024 Homecoming Football Game! Get in the spirit with a family tailgate party starting at 1 p.m., then cheer on the Bisons as they take on the University of Alberta Golden Bears at 2 p.m.

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Brian Cobie stands alongside his players on the sidelines

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Brian Dobie announces retirement at the conclusion of the 2024 football season

August 10, 2024 — 
Brian Dobie, Head Coach of the Manitoba Bisons football team, announced today he will retire after the conclusion of the 2024 season.

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Bison Kelsey Wog // Photo credit: Kevin Jarrold / Swimming Canada

Wog dives into second Olympic appearance

July 29, 2024 — 
It’s the final countdown for former Bison student-athlete Kelsey Wog as she prepares to enter the pool for one last competion in the women's 200-metre breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

CBC Manitoba: What does it take to become a national university shotput champion?

March 5, 2024 — 
What does it take to become a national university shotput champion?

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Anna McConnell mid throw during a weight throw competition

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bisons host the U Sports National Track and Field Championships

March 4, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the U Sports Track and Field Championship from Mar. 7-9, bringing the best university athletes from across Canada to compete.

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Jonas Kazadi prepares to take a shot for the Bisons

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Jonam Kazadi is finding the balance with basketball

February 22, 2024 — 
Without realizing it, Kazadi says he began to enjoy studying the sport's technical side and analyzing the pros, and it started to shape who he is and how he engages with the world around him.

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bisons basketball plays goes for a layup

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bisons host the Canada West Men’s Basketball Championships

February 16, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the Canada West Men's Basketball Championship from Feb. 21-25, which brings the twelve best teams from across the conference to one location for the first time.

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