first year students News Archive
Indigenous
Expanding the Herd: Indigenous artists bring new life to UM’s iconic bison
November 14, 2025 —
Bison have always been at the heart of the University of Manitoba. More than a symbol, they carry stories of strength, resilience and belonging—values shared across the UM community. This year, that story grows even stronger.
Canada Tonight interview with University of Manitoba president Michael Benarroch
September 11, 2024 —
Canada Tonight interview with University of Manitoba president Michael Benarroch
Global Winnipeg: ‘Never gets old’: Manitoba students pour into universities as orientation begins
September 3, 2024 —
‘Never gets old’: Manitoba students pour into universities as orientation begins
Students
Essential information for the start of your Fall Term: what you need to know
August 28, 2024 —
Registered students, here is the essential start-of-term information to help you confidently navigate the beginning of the term.
Indigenous
Indigenous Orientation: Get familiar with UM Indigenous programs and student groups
August 13, 2024 —
The Indigenous campus community at the University of Manitoba offers a wide variety of resources for Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) students to connect and participate in programs that help achieve success and gain a sense of belonging on campus. Indigenous Orientation is a day for students to meet and engage with community and get familiar with the Indigenous programs, supports and cultural learning opportunities available at UM.
St. John's College
Scholarships changing the lives of students
June 12, 2024 —
St John's college scholarships and bursaries provide University of Manitoba students with academic excellence as they look to continue their studies and move their respective careers forward in various ways. This year, the college was proud to present $200,000 worth of scholarships to students from faculties including, Science, Arts, Engineering, Asper School of Business, Nursing, Health Sciences, Indigenous students, and University 1 students, to name a few.
St. John's College
2024/25 SJC student ambassadors
June 6, 2024 —
As we look forward to the 2024/25 academic year, St John's College proudly announces our new student ambassadors. These students come from various faculties, including arts, science, university 1, health sciences, and engineering.
CBC Manitoba: Tips and Tricks for applying to universities
February 29, 2024 —
CBC Manitoba: Tips and Tricks for applying to universities
St. John's College
Discovering academic success and belonging all in one place
February 1, 2024 —
Travelling from Africa to pursue nursing, Fatoumatta started her journey off at University 1, where she found St John's to help her academically and meet new friends like Hamidou, one of the St John's Residence Don's.
St. John's College
Immediate availability at St John’s Residence for students needing place to stay
January 3, 2024 —
As the college looks to fill up its space, with 45% of rooms still available, we talked to Raihanah about her experience as both a student and a member of the Residence Dons team and the benefits she’s experienced from living in the residence.