convocation2025 News Archive
Faculty of Arts
From page to policy: An English grad’s path to law school
May 30, 2025 —
Reflecting on her undergraduate journey, Spring 2025 Bachelor of Arts graduate Emma Winram shares how her studies went hand in hand with her extracurriculars and led her to an exciting next step - an internship with the Manitoba legislature.
Faculty of Arts
“Degree Top Three” with 2025 theatre and film grad Chance Sabados
May 30, 2025 —
Throughout his degree, theatre and film grad Chance Sabados [BA/2025] honed his skills in acting, directing, writing, set design and stage management. He took some time to answer our "Degree Top Three" questionnaire.
Price Faculty of Engineering
Meet the 2025 ENGAP grads
May 30, 2025 —
Meet the 2025 graduates of the Engineering Access Program.
Students
The highest standing
May 29, 2025 —
Six students have been awarded Governor General’s Academic Medals for outstanding achievement at their level of study.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists graduate
May 16, 2025 —
The accomplishments of Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists were celebrated on the afternoon of May 15 at the Spring Convocation ceremony on the Bannatyne campus.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Compassion for patients, dignity for all celebrated at Medicine Convocation
May 16, 2025 —
A Catholic nun who has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable and marginalized people called on UM’s newest class of graduating doctors to "see the person" in every patient and recognize that we are all interconnected.
Extended Education
Celebrating graduation with the Access Program
May 16, 2025 —
“With the support of the Access Program, I went from grades of B and C to grades of A and A+. They taught me the skills to thrive including study skills and time management.” - Miranda Miller
Students
Your moment, your milestone: 10 Tips for an unforgettable Convocation
May 15, 2025 —
Everything you need to know for a memorable and easy convocation experience.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ongomiizwin – Education celebrates Indigenous grads as ‘leaders, healers and advocates’
May 15, 2025 —
Naomi Peters was proud to cross the UM Convocation platform on May 15 to receive her degree in medicine. But for Peters, who is Métis, it was also deeply meaningful to attend an earlier celebration on May 13 that honoured Indigenous graduates of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
Students
UM’s highest honour given to four extraordinary Canadians
May 9, 2025 —
Spring Convocation will see honorary degrees bestowed on those with inspiring careers and personal journeys.