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Faculty of Arts News

Rogers TV: Creating Safe Spaces: Warren Clarke’s Mission to Empower Black Men : UM in the News

June 3, 2025 —  Creating Safe Spaces: Warren Clarke’s Mission to Empower Black Men

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Faculty of Science News

The Free Press: Province kills city’s sulfur gas ground squirrel extermination plans : Network News

June 2, 2025 —  Province kills city’s sulfur gas ground squirrel extermination plans

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St. Theresa Point educator Stephanie Wood speaks at the GOOSE launch ceremony, along with Tricia Manoakeesick and Margaret Hart.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

First Nations partner with UM to “grow our own” rehabilitation specialists starting in junior high : We are all Bisons

June 2, 2025 —  Nearly 200 people turned out to Oscar Lathlin Collegiate in Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) on May 26 for the launch of a new initiative between the College of Rehabilitation Sciences and nine First Nations communities in Manitoba, supported by the University of Manitoba’s innovative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. 

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St. John's College News

Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe awarded with prestigious UM Teaching Excellence Award : Network News

June 2, 2025 —  St John’s College is proud to announce that Dr. Jocelyn Thorpe has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. And Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for Excellence in Teaching! This prestigious award recognizes a UM educator who has demonstrated teaching excellence and made significant contributions to the advancement of teaching and learning at both the UM and national or international level.  

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Faculty of Arts News

Meet the 2025 Faculty of Arts Gold Medal Recipients : Network News

June 2, 2025 —  The Faculty of Arts is pleased to present the 2025 undergraduate academic medal winners. Their achievements are recognized in the Spring 2025 convocation ceremony.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Cattle Country: The role of cattle in sustainable food systems : Network News

June 1, 2025 —  Sara Place from Colorado State University was the featured speaker at the Annual T.K. Lecture hosted by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences where she shared her expertise in livestock systems sustainabilit

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Sustainability News

Overhaul of Winnipeg Transit Network : Network News

June 1, 2025 —  Winnipeg’s new transit network launched June 29, 2025. Winnipeg Transit completely overhauled the transit system to make buses more frequent, direct, connected and simplified. Routes, signs and stops have changed – if you take transit to and from campus, read on for what you need to know.

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A group of grads in black caps and gowns and colourful stoles smile excitedly on Convocation day

Students News

Celebrate every step, every story as UM’s newest graduates cross the stage : Network News

May 30, 2025 —  UM Convocation is a significant milestone on each Bison’s journey. From first lectures to final exams, their path is leading to this: crossing the stage after years of hard work to receive their parchment in front of friends, family and fellow students. Get the details and meet some of the people being celebrated at Spring Convocation 2025.

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Faculty of Arts News

From page to policy: An English grad’s path to law school : Network News

May 30, 2025 —  Reflecting on her undergraduate journey, Spring 2025 Bachelor of Arts graduate Emma Winram shares how her studies went hand in hand with her extracurriculars and led her to an exciting next step - an internship with the Manitoba legislature.

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Faculty of Arts News

“Degree Top Three” with 2025 theatre and film grad Chance Sabados : Network News

May 30, 2025 —  Throughout his degree, theatre and film grad Chance Sabados [BA/2025] honed his skills in acting, directing, writing, set design and stage management. He took some time to answer our "Degree Top Three" questionnaire.

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