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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Investing in academic support staff at UM

June 20, 2024 — 
On May 30 and 31, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), hosted the Academic Support Staff Conference bringing together over 250 program administrators, student advisors and other academic support staff from across UM to participate in a day of learning and professional development.

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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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Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Recognizing faculty excellence

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

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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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UM ranks in top 1.4 percentile of world’s leading universities, 11th in Canada: Center for World University Rankings

May 28, 2024 — 
2024 ranking surveyed nearly 21,000 universities from around the world

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People hold a large UM Pride flag on Memorial Avenue in Winnipeg. Photo from the Winnipeg Pride Parade 2022.

Come together for Pride 2024!

May 21, 2024 — 
Take the opportunity to gather and celebrate our pride with UM’s diverse communities! View a list of activities happening at UM during Pride Week 2024.

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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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Research and International

Lasting Solutions for the Mental Health Crisis

May 9, 2024 — 
On Thursday May 30, 2024, UM Knowledge Exchange explores the growing mental health crisis faced by Manitobans.

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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

From Planning to Progress

May 2, 2024 — 
A Strategic Plan Implementation Committee will be established, which will include representatives from faculty, staff, and students. Those interested in participating, whether as a member of the implementation committee or as a member of a focus group, can submit a volunteer form.

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Digital security at UM and beyond

April 30, 2024 — 
It seems that everywhere you turn, there is news of a new scam or fraud. Critical thinking can be your best defense.

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