diversity News Archive

Faculty of Arts
CityTV: What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups
January 30, 2025 —
What Trump’s crackdown on DEI means for marginalized groups

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Learn how social identities affect your teaching
February 28, 2024 —
In the new UM Learn module “Understanding social identities among faculty and students,” instructors can learn to recognize their own identities and those of their students, to help them develop strategies that promote engagement and success in the classroom.

Why does equity, diversity and inclusion matter?
May 11, 2022 —
Plan to attend the THRIVE keynote and other EDI offerings

Asper School of Business
We Stand Together for Equality
June 5, 2020 —
At the Asper School we take great pride in our diverse community of students, faculty and staff. We are committed to welcoming, involving, and mutually learning from and with ALL members of our community.

President’s message welcoming community to fall term
August 30, 2019 —
Welcome students, staff, faculty and visitors to another new beginning at the University of Manitoba

President’s message on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2019 —
'Let’s take this opportunity to reflect on how we should live our commitment to affirm the dignity and rights of all human beings on our campuses'

Some of our favourites of 2017
December 20, 2017 —
A look back at a few of the noteworthy stories from the year, spanning scientific discoveries, sustainability and inclusiveness

U of M named as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers
November 29, 2017 —
'One of the advantages of working in such a large and complex organization is that you have the opportunity to advance to different positions'

Faculty of Education
Education prof’s book argues for diversifying teacher workforce
January 30, 2017 —
With refugee numbers worldwide reaching historic levels—the Syrian crisis compounded by displacements from Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Libya and Yemen—Associate Professor Clea Schmidt says more than ever, the demographics of the teaching profession need to change to better reflect those of the students they teach.

Traditionally underrepresented
September 16, 2016 —
Queers, Cheers and Homecoming Years, a soirée for LGBTTQI* alumni and friends celebrates diversity and inclusion