Bisons News Archive

Light Uchechukwu is inspired and inspiring
February 1, 2024 —
The Bisons volleyball captain leads by example

Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health
January 23, 2024 —
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

‘Basketball has saved my life so many times’
January 19, 2024 —
Forward Emily Mandamin, a proud member of Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation [also known as Shoal Lake #39] is tossing up shots on the far court.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Bisons student-athletes are giving back through CanU
November 10, 2023 —
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Allan Edie is planting seeds
November 6, 2023 —
Edie has now pledged $100,000 of matching money for the men's basketball scholarship endowment, Teammates for Life, intending to reach $1 million.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Alex Gardiner’s coaching goes beyond the track
October 31, 2023 —
For the athletes who trained with him and those who worked alongside him, his ability to lead and inspire far surpassed any medals he helped secure.

Bisons’ kicker, Maya Turner, makes history becoming first woman to play, score in regular-season U Sports football game
September 25, 2023 —
Manitoba Bisons' kicker Maya Turner made history on Saturday becoming the first woman to play and score in regular-season U Sports football game.

Homecoming in the News
September 18, 2023 —
Executive Director, Alumni Relations Tracy Bowman joined CBC and Global Winnipeg Morning Show to highlight some of the events happening on campus.

Winnipeg Free Press: Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon
September 12, 2023 —
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon

Winnipeg Free Press: Tight-knit Bisons have winning culture, says Dobie
September 1, 2023 —
Tight-knit Bisons have winning culture, says Dobie