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May 17, 2022

Dr. Manish Pandey appointed Acting Dean of Graduate Studies

The University of Winnipeg has appointed Dr. Manish Pandey to the role of Acting Dean of Graduate Studies, beginning August 1, 2022.

May 11, 2022

Jennefer Nepinak Appointed Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships and Reconciliation with Legacy Bowes

The University of Winnipeg congratulates Jennefer Nepinak, Associate Vice-President, Indigenous Engagement, on her appointment as Vice-President, Strategic Partnerships and Reconciliation with Legacy Bowes. 

May 10, 2022

UWinnipeg Professor Emeritus Dr. Neil Besner to release memoir

A literary meditation on memory, time, love, and loss, 'Fishing with Tardelli: A Memoir of Family in Time Lost' by UWinnipeg Professor Emeritus Dr. Neil Besner, will publish on May 24 by ECW Press.

April 25, 2022

Forestry graduates receive their Silver Rings

UWinnipeg's Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences celebrated its fifth Silver Ring award ceremony on April 22. A bi-annual event, the ceremony highlighted students who graduated from the Forest Ecology and Forest Policy streams.

April 13, 2022

UWinnipeg student awarded life-changing McCall MacBain Scholarship

After graduating from UWinnipeg this spring, Sidney Leggett will pursue a fully funded master’s degree at McGill University as a prestigious McCall MacBain Scholar.

March 31, 2022

UWinnipeg’s Dr. Shauna Labman appointed to newly created Immigration Advisory Council

Legal scholar and UWinnipeg faculty member Dr. Shauna Labman is one of 20 specialized Manitobans appointed to the newly created Immigration Advisory Council.

March 17, 2022

UWinnipeg remembers Vasyl (Bill) Balan

The University of Winnipeg community mourns the passing of Vasyl (Bill) Balan — a great champion for the University who played a key  role in...

March 8, 2022

UWinnipeg recognizes human rights advocates on International Women’s Day

Drs. Lorena Fontaine, Kristi Kenyon, and Shauna Labman, of Global College, are leaders in human rights issues and Indigenous language rights, community builders whose work has inspired minds, and mentors to create a better world.

February 11, 2022

UWinnipeg recognizes International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Throughout the year, we share many stories celebrating the achievements of women and girls in science. It makes us proud to share stories of students such as Kaitlyn Hanson, Nathalie Turenne, and Sidney Leggett, who all say the connections they made during their studies have set them up for success. 

February 9, 2022

Sidney Leggett named McCall MacBain Scholarship finalist

UWinnipeg student Sidney Leggett has been named a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships, which is Canada’s first comprehensive leadership-based scholarship program for master’s and professional studies.