bisons sports News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Media coverage of UM Bisons Women’s National volleyball win
March 17, 2025 —
For the first time in 11 years, the Bisons women's volleyball team are national champions.
St. John's College
Defying the odds at the 41st Annual Marjorie Ward Lecture
March 13, 2025 —
On March 11, 2025, St John's College hosted the 41st Annual Marjorie Ward Lecture, a series that has been focused on Canada, and in particular, Western Canada. It was established in 1980 to honour the College's long-standing Registrar, Marjorie Ward, on her retirement. Surrounded by his past and present players, friends, and passionate football fans, Coach Brian Dobie took to the stage—not to boast of his own achievements, but to celebrate the remarkable journeys of the athletes he had the privilege of coaching. As the evening drew to a close, one thing became undeniably clear: nothing is impossible!
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Winnipeg Free Press: Pierre named head coach of U of M Bisons football program
January 17, 2025 —
Longtime University of Manitoba Bisons defensive co-ordinator and assistant head coach Stan Pierre said Friday he is honoured and thrilled to be the team’s head coach.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
CBC Manitoba: 4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of Manitoba
November 25, 2024 —
4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of Manitoba
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
CTV Morning Live Winnipeg: U of M Bisons football coach retires
November 13, 2024 —
U of M Bisons football coach retires
CBC Sports: Canadian soccer player Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season
October 18, 2024 —
Canadian soccer player Desiree Scott to retire at end of NWSL season
Faculty of Arts
UM “community” delivers big impact on these grads
June 4, 2024 —
The Faculty of Arts connected with spring 2024 Bachelor of Arts honours graduates Light Uchechukwu and Catherine Nadine St. John to ask about their time at UM.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Winnipeg Free Press: Bombers draft choice Gassama embraces role of underdog
May 2, 2024 —
Bombers draft choice Gassama embraces role of underdog
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Steinbach Online: Michelle Sawatzky awarded U of M Assistant Coach of the Year
April 15, 2024 —
Michelle Sawatzky awarded U of M Assistant Coach of the Year
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The Brown and Gold awards banquet celebrate Bisons success
April 8, 2024 —
On Saturday, April 6, Bisons Sports hosted its annual Brown and Gold banquet, which celebrates the accomplishments of its student-athletes during the 2023-2024 season.