Faculty of Arts News Archive
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Labour studies graduate rises above barriers
June 5, 2025 —
Jennifer Breddam [BA(Adv)/2025] returned to university after a catastrophic spinal injury that removed her from her career. This spring she graduated with an advanced degree in labour studies.
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CBC News: Too many schools still asking why, not how to implement Indigenous curriculum, says son of late TRC chair
June 3, 2025 —
Students are leading the conversations around reconciliation, says Niigaan Sinclair
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Rogers TV: Creating Safe Spaces: Warren Clarke’s Mission to Empower Black Men
June 3, 2025 —
Creating Safe Spaces: Warren Clarke’s Mission to Empower Black Men
St. John's College
Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe awarded with prestigious UM Teaching Excellence Award
June 2, 2025 —
St John’s College is proud to announce that Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. And Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching! This prestigious award recognizes a UM educator who has demonstrated teaching excellence and made significant contributions to the advancement of teaching and learning at both the UM and national or international level.
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Meet the 2025 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients
June 2, 2025 —
The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2025 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2025 convocation ceremony.
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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.
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“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.
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.
Research and International
The Conversation: The American mass exodus to Canada amid Trump 2.0 has yet to materialize
May 29, 2025 —
In February 2025, the New Republic, reported there were a growing number of Americans who wanted to leave the country following the election of Donald Trump.
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CBC Manitoba: Manitobans, Indigenous leaders watching closely as King Charles set to deliver throne speech
May 27, 2025 —
Leaders hope royal visit can be step forward in relations between Crown, Indigenous people