Students News Archive
Students
Emerging as ‘a more thoughtful version’ of yourself
October 17, 2025 —
Graduating from any program is an incredible accomplishment; meet Talia Smith (she/they), a bachelor of arts (advanced) grad who did so at the top of their class.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 gives back
October 10, 2025 —
Members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 sold so many cupcakes and cookies at bake sales to raise money for their graduation celebration that they wound up with extra funds.
Sustainability
New Bike Pods Now on Campus
October 9, 2025 —
A new secure bike parking option will soon be available on Fort Garry campus. Each pod has six accessible, secure, weather-resistant bike parking spaces, and will be equipped with Bluetooth locks that can be conveniently unlocked using a smart phone app.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
AI-powered health data research by Rady PhD student aims to improve patient outcomes and privacy
October 8, 2025 —
Barret Monchka, a PhD student at the College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is advancing data linkage using artificial intelligence and improving patient data protection.
Students
Student Success Month | Spotlight 1
October 6, 2025 —
Discover how UM students like Senuki and Lou overcame academic challenges by tapping into campus supports like the Academic Learning Centre, building confidence, skills, and community along the way.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental student research profile: Kayla Austin studying gene expression in taste receptors to identify potential oral cancer biomarkers
October 6, 2025 —
Kayla Austin had little research experience when she enrolled in the bachelor of science in dentistry (B.Sc. (Dent.) program at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Health care restructuring, COVID redeployment inspire thesis for nursing master’s student
October 3, 2025 —
Not long after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2017, Charlene Braun started her first leadership role, as a nurse educator at Grace Hospital. At that time the Manitoba health system was in a period of restructuring and consolidation, which inspired her to return to UM and pursue a master’s degree.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
October 3, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.
Students
Kick off the new Term with Student Success Month
September 26, 2025 —
Whether you're new to UM or returning for another term, this is your opportunity to explore the many services designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.
Students
Supporting Indigenous success Through Career Mentorship: The Indigenous Career Mentor Program
September 25, 2025 —
The Indigenous Career Mentor Program is an informational interviewing program that supports Indigenous students in gathering industry information. Indigenous mentors that meet with Indigenous students provide advice on how to navigate career opportunities and challenges, mentors may also share their personal experiences navigating their own career journeys.