Vanier Scholar News Archive
2019 Vanier Scholar: Elena Bilevicius
May 16, 2019 —
Meet Elena Bilevicius, one of six 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship recipients from the University of Manitoba - a record setting year for the university.
Two new Vanier Scholars call U of M home in 2018
September 6, 2018 —
Recipients of this award are Taylor Morriseau and Iloradanon Efimoff; and Dr. Christopher Pascoe receives Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Faculty of Arts
Vanier Scholar examines strategies for curbing racism
September 6, 2018 —
Iloradanon Efimoff remembers standing up for siblings, cousins, and friends on the sidelines of her school playgrounds in British Columbia
Top student stories of 2016
December 22, 2016 —
Some of the top stories of student success from the past 12 months
Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Chantale Cenerini
October 16, 2016 —
Chantale Cenerini is playing a part in the revitalization of Indigenous languages in Canada; her doctoral research focuses on understanding and supporting the vitality of Michif, the language of the Métis people
Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Kayla Moore
October 12, 2016 —
As part of her studies, Kayla’s PhD research will investigate the potential of geothermal energy as a power source in the Canadian prairies
Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Colin Graydon
October 3, 2016 —
“Our lab’s tech was sitting in the desk next to me when I read the news, so I jumped up and hugged him. He was very confused. After that, I sent texts to my family and close friends. Many exclamation marks and capital letters were used.”
Get to know our 2016 Vanier Scholars – Mamneet Manghera
October 3, 2016 —
'It is extremely rewarding and satisfying to know that the work I do in the lab has the potential to bring a positive change in the health of individuals living with ALS.'
The Fantastic Four U of M Vanier Scholars
October 3, 2016 —
New Vanier scholars are receiving major grants to study subjects as varied as Indigenous languages, HIV infection, Lou Gehrig’s disease and geothermal energy
EMERGING: Meet Dennis Drewnik
June 2, 2016 —
At 17, incoming U of M student secures top prize at international science fair