president News Archive

VP External says farewell after 12 years of phenomenal impact
November 22, 2021 —
'John Kearsey has been a tremendous contributor during his 12 years with us'

Bargaining to continue following UMFA strike mandate
October 19, 2021 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch

Search for a Vice-President (Research and International)
October 19, 2021 —
Message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor

Homecoming reminds us we are part of something greater
September 17, 2021 —
From Sept. 22 through Sept. 25, UM is hosting Homecoming 2021, a time for our alumni and university community to come together in celebration of being a part of something greater

Alumni
From Pandemic to Endemic: What does the future hold?
September 15, 2021 —
President Benarroch speaks with local thought-leaders at this engaging Homecoming 2021 event

Hope and hesitation at the start of Fall Term
September 14, 2021 —
COVID update and welcome from President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Michael Benarroch

UM will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 1, 2021 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Michael Benarroch; Vice-President (Indigenous) Dr. Catherine Cook; and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Executive Director Stephanie Scott

University of Manitoba to require COVID vaccine for everyone on campus
August 19, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba will require faculty, staff, students and campus visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

UM commemorates 150th anniversaries of Treaty 1 and Treaty 2
August 19, 2021 —
NCTR, in partnership with the Office of the Vice-President (Indigenous) at UM, will host: A Discussion on Treaties on Aug. 24

Update on fall term at UM from President Benarroch
July 23, 2021 —
'As we see vaccine rates increase and case counts drop, we are on track for a phased return to in-person work and learning that respects the needs of our diverse community'