Convocation News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New Rady grads encouraged to stay curious, inspire others
November 12, 2025 —
New graduates from the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program at the Max Rady College of Medicine celebrated at fall convocation Nov. 6 at Bannatyne campus.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New nurses ready to ‘dive right in’
October 23, 2025 —
The College of Nursing welcomed 97 new nurses to the profession at a pinning ceremony on Oct. 22, the day after the bachelor of nursing students graduated at convocation. Twenty-eight students from the college’s graduate programs also crossed the convocation stage to receive their degrees, including 20 graduates from the nurse practitioner program.
Faculty of Law
Celebrating Master of Laws students at Fall Convocation 2025
October 21, 2025 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Master of Laws (LLM) students graduating at Fall Convocation, 2025. Before they finished their program, we had an opportunity to get to know a little about some of the members of the LLM Class of 2025.
Students
Celebrate every step, every story as UM’s newest graduates cross the stage this fall
October 20, 2025 —
UM Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From first lectures to final exams, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of friends, family and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Fall Convocation 2025.
Asper School of Business
The Asper School of Business Congratulates Fall 2025 Graduates
October 20, 2025 —
Showcasing four students who found success, inspiration and community at the Asper School of Business
Students
A leap of faith and ‘one of the best decisions I have ever made’
October 17, 2025 —
Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Rachel Donnelly (she/her), a bachelor of respiratory therapy grad who did so at the top of her class.
Students
Emerging as ‘a more thoughtful version’ of yourself
October 17, 2025 —
Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Talia Smith (she/they), a bachelor of arts (advanced) grad who did so at the top of their class.
Alumni
Honorary degrees celebrate vision, creativity and community impact
October 17, 2025 —
Two honorary degree recipients are being recognized by the University of Manitoba at Fall Convocation 2025
Students
Join the Celebration: Fall Convocation 2025
September 19, 2025 —
Join the celebrations of UM's Fall graduates this October and November!
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law JD Valedictorian Address 2025
June 20, 2025 —
The Valedictorian Address for the JD Class of 2025 was Jordan Wagner. The text of his speech is below, and a video recording from the June 7th Manitoba Law Students’ Association Grad Gala can be viewed on the Faculty of Law’s Youtube channel.