convocation2025 News Archive
Extended Education
Extended Education Fall 2025 graduates look to the future
October 30, 2025 —
“I see myself being at the top of the chain of this profession, you know, being a human resource manager in the future. That’s a dream of mine.” - Barakat Bamidel
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.
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
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.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nursing grad student seeks to close gaps for 2SLGBTQIA+ families with infants in intensive care
September 23, 2025 —
When she was working as a bedside nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit, UM nursing alumna Ashley Bell saw some 2SLGBTQIA+ families were not receiving the same level of care as other families.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
UM is putting representation on display—literally
September 19, 2025 —
Through the Diversifying the UM Art Collection program, 15 artworks by 11 2SLGBTQIA+ artists were procured during the summer of 2025. Find out more and apply to join the next committee.