Stories about the people that make up UWinnipeg's diverse community.
UWinnipeg alum Wolf (MESC 23, BSc H 21), who goes by one name, overcame a history of literacy challenges to obtain her high school diploma and pursue university.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Melanie Martin (she/her) as Acting Associate Dean of Science. Dr. Martin’s term one-year term is effective August 1, 2025.
Dr. Matthew Flisfeder explores how capitalism shapes our relationship with technology and nature in his new book, "The Hysterical Sublime: Humanism in the Age of Posthuman Capitalism."
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Osaed Khan (he/him) as Dean of the University of Winnipeg Collegiate (UWC). Khan will begin his five-year term on August 1, 2025.
Nicole Valencia’s goal is to improve research in the advancements of radiation therapy and enhancing better patient outcomes that touch the lives of those affected by brain diseases that include cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandon Christopher (he/him) as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Dr. Christopher’s five-year appointment is effective from July 1, 2025.
The University is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Prefontaine has been reappointed for an additional five-year term as Dean of the Library, beginning July 1, 2026. From July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, Emma Hill Kepron will serve as Acting Dean of the Library, and Dr. Sam Popowich will serve as Acting Associate Dean of the Library.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Laurie-Ann Hellsten to a second five-year term as Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective July 1, 2025.
Josh Swain (MSc 23, BSc 21) says it was advocacy work and community involvement that gave him a deep appreciation for integrating Western medical practices with traditional Indigenous healing.
The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danielle Defries as Acting Dean of the Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health, effective July 1, 2025.
