Board of Governors News Archive
Students
UM welcomes new Board of Governors leadership
July 29, 2025 —
Michael Robertson [BA/98, MArch/04] is the incoming chair and Diane Roussin [BSW/96] is the incoming vice-chair.
Alumni
Dr. Irene Fakankun Re-Elected to University of Manitoba Board of Governors
May 23, 2025 —
UM alumni have re-elected Dr. Irene Fakankun [PhD/21] to serve a second term on the University of Manitoba Board of Governors.
Alumni
Voting is now open for your next UM Board of Governors alumni representative
April 10, 2025 —
Meet the two candidates in the running.
Alumni
Will YOU be the next alumni representative on the Board of Governors?
February 6, 2025 —
Nominations open now until March 10
Alumni
UM Alum Reanna Merasty elected to the Board of Governors
May 22, 2024 —
Indigenous representation added to alumni voices in UM governance
Two new Indigenous Senators elected for 2024-27
April 25, 2024 —
The Office of the Secretary has announced the election of two new Indigenous Senators for the 2024 to 2027 term. Lucy Fowler (Department of Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology, Faculty of Education) and Cary Miller (Department of Indigenous Studies, Faculty of Arts) will begin their terms on June 1, 2024.
Board unanimously extends President Benarroch’s term
March 20, 2024 —
Board of Governors re-appoints President to a second five-year term
Support staff assessor and alternate elected to UM Board of Governors
June 13, 2023 —
For a two-year term commencing June 1, 2023 and ending May 31, 2025
Alumni
Dr. Brenna Shearer elected to the Board of Governors
May 24, 2023 —
The votes have been counted and UM alumni have selected Dr. Brenna Shearer [BMR(OT)/86] as their next alumni representative for the UM Board of Governors.
Alumni
Voting is now open for your next UM Board of Governors alumni representative
April 18, 2023 —
Cast your vote for the Board of Governors by May 12.