UM Today Archives
Faculty of Science News
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population : UM in the News
July 3, 2024 — Manitoba research looking at release of sterile mosquitoes to control population
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Western Producer: Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears : UM in the News
July 3, 2024 — Wet conditions stoke sclerotinia fears
Asper School of Business News
Winnipeg Free Press: City bylaw change first stop on Pedal Pub route to onboard liquor licence : UM in the News
July 3, 2024 — City bylaw change first stop on Pedal Pub route to onboard liquor licence
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.
Asper School of Business News
Asper faculty shine at Canadian Transport Research Forum : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Ranging from comparative studies of Canada’s and Ukraine’s access to sustainable aviation fuel and regulatory developments in transportation, to the promise of airships in supply chain and transportation, three Asper faculty members presented six papers at the annual Canadian Transport Research Forum (CTRF) this May. Professor and Director of the UM Transport Institute Barry Prentice also won the annual Bison Transport Debate.
Faculty of Education News
Winnipeg Free Press: Teacher to develop Holocaust curriculum : Network News
July 3, 2024 — Alum Kelly Hiebert has been selected by the Manitoba government to develop a new Holocaust curriculum for high school students.
Faculty of Science News
CBC Manitoba: The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice : UM in the News
July 2, 2024 — The connection between food insecurity, fungi and wild rice
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News
Associated Press: Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s : UM in the News
July 2, 2024 — Melting of Alaska’s Juneau icefield accelerates, losing snow nearly 5 times faster than in the 1980s
Faculty of Arts News
The Canadian Press: Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead : UM in the News
July 2, 2024 — Manitoba premier polling high after nine months, but experts say challenges lie ahead
Faculty of Education News
Faculty of Education appoints two new Associate Deans : Network News
July 2, 2024 — Dr. Marti Ford is the new Associate Dean Indigenous Education and Dr. Merli Tamtik is the new Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research.





