#UMAlumni News Archive
St. John's College
Honouring 2025 graduates, scholarship awardees, and honourary degree recipients
October 31, 2025 —
On Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, St John's College community members will come together to recognize the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating members, along with students, fellows, and alumni who have made meaningful contributions to the College. This year, St John's College is proud to support students across the University of Manitoba by awarding over $220,000 in scholarships and bursaries!
Branding Queen
October 3, 2025 —
As managing director of luxury boutique design specialist Atelier Pacific, Glory Wang views UM as a solid foundation for professional practice in Asia
Alumni
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients revealed
March 13, 2025 —
Celebrate UM’s 66th Distinguished Alumni Awards, presented by TD Insurance—honouring UM alumni whose work is shaping Manitoba and the world.
Asper School of Business
2024 Asper Holiday Gift Guide
December 5, 2024 —
Shop local with unique businesses led by Asper School of Business alumni and students!
Faculty of Law
In Memoriam: Chief Justice Richard J. Scott
November 29, 2024 —
With profound sadness the Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Justice Richard Scott, O.C., O.M., K.C., a towering figure in Manitoba’s legal community. Justice Scott, who served as Chief Justice of the Manitoba Court of Appeal for 22 years until his retirement in 2013, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 86.
Faculty of Law
Competition Teaches Robson Hall Students Vital Negotiation Skills
October 24, 2024 —
Sixteen teams of University of Manitoba law students competed in the nineteenth annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition on the evening of October 17th, 2024. These upper-year students were selected for having excelled in the Legal Negotiation course they took in their second year of law school. The main purpose of the competition is to develop superb negotiating skills in Manitoba law students for use in their legal career. All legal training and professional expertise is directed toward one key objective—solving a client’s problems. Negotiation is the primary tool for accomplishing precisely that.
Asper School of Business
Infused and in business
October 22, 2024 —
At one of Manitoba’s many maker markets, Toasti Bean co-founders Hayley Johnston [BComm(Hons)/13] and Thao Lam [BComm(Hons)/16] offer samples of pistachio ice cream, blueberry pancakes, and caramel stickybun, excited to share that—yes—many of these tasty treats are also available in decaf.
Extended Education
Extended Education grads apply skills, celebrate success
October 22, 2024 —
“I was amazed by the knowledge I gained. Now I can link AI to a business application to get rid of a business problem. It is a very good way to impress the boss.” - Siddh Sheth
Extended Education
On creating equitable and lifelong learning
September 24, 2024 —
"Extended Education has provided a flexible education system that was suitable for my stage and is suitable for all stages in life.” - Ogadimma Onyike
St. John's College
Celebrating alumni at homecoming 2024
September 10, 2024 —
This year, St John's College invites alumni to a special edition of the lunch and lively series, where food, conversation, and history will be the focus of our celebration.