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Kellie Thiessen stands in front of a mural at the College of Nursing.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Meet the new Dean of the College of Nursing

February 12, 2025 — 
On Feb. 1, Dr. Kellie Thiessen assumed the role of dean of the College of Nursing in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.  

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Photo of Dr. Stephen Runge

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Announcing UM’s new dean of Music and Art

January 10, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephen Runge has been appointed to the dual role of Dean, Desautels Faculty of Music and Director, School of Art, effective May 1, 2025.

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Dr. Peter Donahue

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

UM welcomes Peter Donahue as new Dean of Social Work

June 6, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Donahue has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Social Work, effective August 1, 2024.

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photo of Heidi Marx

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Heidi Marx appointed UM’s new Dean of Arts

May 30, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Heidi Marx has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts, effective July 1, 2024.

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Photo of Laurie Schnarr

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Leadership announcements May 2024

May 17, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the following leadership re-appointment and extensions: Laurie M. Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students); Lisa O'Hara, Vice-Provost (Libraries) and University Librarian; Douglas Brown, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

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Angie Bruce wearing a black jacket and fuchsia top and wearing beaded earrings.

Indigenous

Angie Bruce appointed UM’s new Vice-President (Indigenous)

February 1, 2024 — 
Angie Bruce has been appointed Vice-President (Indigenous) of the University of Manitoba. Her term commenced February 1, 2024.

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photo of Dr. Ute Kothe

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

UM announces new Dean of Extended Education, Dr. Ute Kothe

January 15, 2024 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Ute Kothe has been appointed Dean, Division of Extended Education, effective March 1, 2024.

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Dr. Martin Scanlon and Dr. Robert Hoppa

Leadership announcement July 2023

July 4, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the appointment of Dr. Robert Hoppa, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

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Photo of Dr. Stewart

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Leadership announcements June 2023

June 6, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Stewart has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective August 1, 2023.

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Photo of Dr. Kelley Main

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Leadership announcement May 2023

May 16, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dr. Kelley Main, a respected professor, researcher, and administrator, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective July 1, 2023.

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