president News Archive
Provincial leaders’ responses to university questions
April 19, 2016 —
The University of Manitoba reached out to the provincial leaders of three parties
President David Barnard’s statement to Senate on sexual assault
April 15, 2016 —
The absolute necessity for a culture of respect and consent
President Barnard’s message on provincial election
March 31, 2016 —
President Barnard encouraged candidates and political leaders to bring post-secondary education prominently into the conversation
New Provost and Vice-President (Academic) named
March 16, 2016 —
Dr. Janice Ristock will start the new role on July 1.
‘There’s much still to be done. But we’re on the right path.’
January 22, 2016 —
One year ago Maclean’s magazine declared Winnipeg Canada’s most racist city. What's changed?
Maclean’s: One year later
January 21, 2016 —
President David Barnard submitted his thoughts to Maclean's magazine, one year after the national magazine declared Winnipeg Canada's most racist city.
CBC: Manitoba increases funding for post-secondary education by 4%
January 8, 2016 —
More than half the funds go to Manitoba universities, the remainder to colleges, new programs
President hails province for sharing vision of Indigenous education
January 7, 2016 —
Commitment to Indigenous Achievement receives a significant boost from province
Provincial funding announcement for Indigenous education celebrated by U of M president
January 7, 2016 —
“Today’s investment is great news for post-secondary institutions in Manitoba, particularly the University of Manitoba.”
University of Manitoba supporting refugee student sponsorship program
November 9, 2015 —
New support will enable Syrian refugee to begin studies in January 2016