president News Archive
President’s message on the upcoming Knight Lecture: White Fragility
January 28, 2020 —
Robin DiAngelo is this year’s Distinguished Visiting Lecturer
Moment of silence to honour victims of plane crash
January 14, 2020 —
At noon on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the University of Manitoba will join other universities across Canada in holding a moment of silence to honour those lost in the Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 tragedy in Iran
President’s year-end message
December 17, 2019 —
Enjoy the time away from work and studies, enjoy your families and friends, your communities
President Barnard congratulates Winnipeg Blue Bombers for their Grey Cup win
November 25, 2019 —
UM proud of former Bisons and their CFL victory
University of Manitoba announces 12th President and Vice-Chancellor
November 20, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba has appointed Dr. Michael Benarroch as its 12th president and vice-chancellor
Three conversations we need to have – right now
October 29, 2019 —
New Visionary Conversations series to address pressing issues in our community, world
UM congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
October 22, 2019 —
The University of Manitoba welcomes the opportunity to continue working with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government
President Barnard’s address to graduands
October 15, 2019 —
'What you think and do is critical on campus in our city and in our country'
President Barnard’s message on Orange Shirt Day
September 26, 2019 —
Our University is committed to and engaged in the process of advancing reconciliation – a journey that is progressing, but far from over
President Barnard’s message on the global climate strike
September 25, 2019 —
'I encourage everyone to work collectively and learn more about the ways in which we can live more sustainably in our daily lives. Our future depends on it.'





