I.H. Asper School of Business News Archive
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Celebrating UM’s 2025 Emeriti
November 18, 2025 —
On November 5, the University of Manitoba hosted its annual Emeriti event at the SmartPark Innovation Hub, recognizing members of our community who have been awarded the title of Emeritus or Emerita.
Donor Relations
Business that cares
November 4, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba (UM) is proud to announce a transformative $5.4 million gift from Drs. Wayne [BSc(ME)/80, LLD/23] and Eleanor Chiu to establish the Chiu Centre for Business Serving Community.
Faculty of Science
The transformative power of the Shad Manitoba experience
October 29, 2025 —
In July 2025, 35 high school students from across Canada joined Shad Manitoba at the University of Manitoba to build their skills, shape their mindset, and gain confidence for an ever-changing world. Shad is a transformational summer program and a launchpad for young innovators, now returning to UM for the third year in a row.
The Free Press: Falling Walls competition showcase for university students’ business ideas
September 11, 2025 —
Students and recent grads at the University of Manitoba, University of Winnipeg and Brandon University took part in the Manitoba edition of a Falling Walls Competition on Sept. 10, for a shot to go present their science or business-focused idea in November at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany which draws other competitions from 60 other nations across the globe.
Asper School of Business
2025 VIBE Award Recipients announced, honouring outstanding Indigenous entrepreneurs
August 14, 2025 —
This year’s VIBE Awards take place November 6, 2025. The two recipients are Cody Gonsalves of Purposeful Movements Ltd. and E. Oliver Owen of Amik Aviation.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Honouring faculty excellence at UM
May 14, 2025 —
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Recognizing faculty excellence
June 6, 2024 —
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month at UM
April 22, 2024 —
Honouring the diversity and richness of Asian cultures; advocating for equity and anti-oppression
Asper School of Business
The Canadian Press: Canadian airline market on path to consolidation, raising risk of higher fares
March 14, 2024 —
Canadian airline market on path to consolidation, raising risk of higher fares
Research and International
Twelve UM researchers receive Insight Development Grants
March 13, 2024 —
Twelve new UM research projects seeking to build knowledge and understanding about people and societies have received federal funding.