UM Today Archives

April 1, 2025 —  Dr. Alistair Brown joined the Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor.

March 31, 2025 —  PPC close to full slate in Manitoba, Greens gathering signatures, but neither will elect member, professor says

March 31, 2025 —  Donor support empowers students like Mickael to learn from diverse peers, gain fresh perspectives on business and life, and thrive in a globally connected world.

March 31, 2025 —  Professor David Gerhard on the use of AI in the upcoming election

March 31, 2025 —  How the U of M is helping to revitalize Indigenous languages

March 31, 2025 —  On March 11, 2025, students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law visited students at Balmoral Hall School to share information on business law fundamentals and paths to becoming a lawyer in Manitoba.

March 31, 2025 —  As a child of refugee parents from Uganda and a lifelong advocate for community health, Punam Mehta has built a career at the intersection of health research and women’s empowerment. Whether she’s supporting mothers with addictions through yoga and body mapping, researching chronic diseases in Northern Manitoba, or mentoring the next generation of women in STEM, Mehta’s work is guided by justice and equity.  Now an instructor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, Mehta shares her story for Women’s Empowerment Month, reminding us that leadership is not just about rising—it’s about reaching back and bringing others with you. 

March 31, 2025 —  From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

March 31, 2025 —  Campaign Check-In: Breaking Down Week One

March 31, 2025 —  March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich linguistic heritage of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of revitalization efforts and the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages for future generations.