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convocation 2025 News Archive

Graduands seated for convocation at Bannatyne campus. University of Manitoba president Michael Benarroch addresses them from the stage.

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. 

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L-R: Allison Abra, Jocelyn Barnard, Kathryn Salas Chavez, Warren Barnard

St. John's College

Honouring 2025 graduates, scholarship awardees, and honourary degree recipients

October 31, 2025 — 
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries! 

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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. 

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A group of graduating UM students celebrating their success.

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.

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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

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UM students in caps and gowns file into the Convocation space.

Media Advisory: UM Fall Convocation 2025

October 20, 2025 — 
UM will celebrate 1,395 grads at the 58th Fall Convocation in upcoming ceremonies. That brings the number of graduates for the Class of 2025 to 5,586 students. We've highlighted two students media may want to interview

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Students celebrate at a Convocation ceremony on the Bannatyne campus.

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.

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A grad in cap and gown walks down the centre aisle at Convocation. A banner with the University Crest hangs on the wall in the distance.

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.

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Dr. Mary Kerr and L. Kerry Vickar

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

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Fall Convocation 2019

Students

10 Tips for a Memorable Convocation experience

October 9, 2025 — 
We are approaching this year’s Fall Convocation ceremonies at the Fort Garry campus October 21-23, 2025, and here are 10 tips to make for a memorable and easy convocation experience.

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