Bisons News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.