Bisons News Archive
Bisons Women’s Volleyball win the 2025 U SPORTS National Championship
March 16, 2025 —
The No. 3 seeded Herd captured their eighth title in school history with a commanding 3-1 win over the No. 4 seed.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM to host U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship
March 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba Bisons are hosting the 2025 U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship from Mar. 14-16, bringing the best university student-athletes from across Canada to compete.
Students
Message from Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students)
February 24, 2025 —
Welcome back students from Reading Week! Information on the ongoing UMFA bargaining, and a list of events on campus where you can support your fellow students.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Lessons in the classroom are changing the way Tyrell Davis runs
February 21, 2025 —
Tyrell Davis, a third-year Bisons sprinter, says the work happening in the classroom is changing the way he runs. Davis says throughout his time in the class and on the track, he’s finding the connective tissue between both that’s allowing him to run faster and embrace his education.
St. John's College
Brian Dobie to deliver 41st Annual Marjorie Ward Lecture
February 13, 2025 —
St John's College is set to host the 41st Annual Marjorie Ward Lecture, featuring esteemed Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie as this year’s keynote speaker. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre. A storied career in Canadian football Dobie, a pillar of Canadian university football, has made a profound impact on the sport. He took over as head coach of the Manitoba Bisons in 1996, inheriting a team that had finished 0-8 the previous season. Under his leadership, the Bisons rapidly improved, culminating in a first-place finish and a Hardy Cup appearance in 2000. Since then, Dobie brought the Bisons to their first Hardy Cup Championship victory in over three decades, three Canada West Championships and two appearances at the Vanier Cup, including their first national championship title. Coach Dobie also earned the title of U SPORTS Coach of the Year in 2001 as well as five-time Canada West Coach of the Year.
Students
What we’re excited for in 2025
January 16, 2025 —
The middle of winter may be described as “bleak” or “blue”, but this year, there’s many reasons to feel happy and hopeful.
Students
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.
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
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.
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.