year-end News Archive
![Chris Moskal and Diana Craig, second year medical students](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/91602147_144600733637055_5988094350985265152_n-150x150.jpg)
Top stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
A year to remember or a year to forget? The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines across the globe, including here at the University of Manitoba, but there was always light behind the dark clouds. Positive stories shone through.
![Kelsey Wog](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wog-150x150.jpg)
Best of Bisons 2020
December 22, 2020 —
Despite a year that brought with it the most unbelievable and adverse circumstances, the Bisons still found a way to shine.
![For those who teach children ages five and under, communicating while wearing a mask may have special challenges. (Shutterstock)](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/masks-in-classrooms-UM-Today-150x150.jpg)
Top Conversation Canada stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
Take a look at illuminating research written by members of our community
![Dr. Bruce Chown on a stamp](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Dr.-Chown-stamp-150x150.png)
UM Today editors pick their top stories of 2020
December 22, 2020 —
Here are some stories that caught the attention of the UM Today editors
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A year end message from President Benarroch
December 17, 2020 —
'This year, 2020, has demanded that we let go of so many daily practices and cherished traditions that brought meaning and connection to our lives'
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Students
Top student success stories of 2020
December 14, 2020 —
2020 is coming to an end, and while it has certainly has its downs, it’s also had some big ‘ups’, especially in terms of the success of our UM students. Here’s a recap of just some of the top student success stories of 2020.
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Student success stories of 2019
December 20, 2019 —
The UM has no shortage of incredible students - here’s a snapshot of some of our students’ biggest successes of the year
![Dr. James Peebles [BSc(Hons)/58, DSc/89]](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NobelPrizeWinner2019-Peebles-1200x800-150x150.jpg)
Top stories of 2019
December 20, 2019 —
Another incredible year reaches its conclusion at the University of Manitoba and we would like to share some of our most notable stories from 2019
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UM Today editors pick their top stories of 2019
December 20, 2019 —
It’s been another amazing year at UM Today where we published more than 1,400 stories ranging from groundbreaking research to outstanding alumni achievements to incredible student success stories