President Michael Benarroch News Archive
The Globe and Mail: University leaders tout institutions’ role in addressing Canada’s challenges
December 7, 2025 —
Dr. Michael Benarroch, President of the University of Manitoba, said that even if the public perception of universities has grown more skeptical, there has been no impact on enrolment. Most families still see a university education as the best path for their children to achieve what they want in life, he said.
CBC: Plans to cut number of international students in Canada raises alarm bells at Manitoba universities
November 5, 2025 —
Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor of University of Manitoba said the university had already been seeing a decrease in international students over the last few years but has been able to keep enrolment "stable" due to an increase in local students.
President: Welcome to Fall Term 2025!
September 3, 2025 —
Billy and I made a short video about some of the things we’re excited about this year.
Research and International
CBC Manitoba Information Radio: Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba’s Research Future Needs More Than Promises
May 6, 2025 —
Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba's Research Future Needs More Than Promises