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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.

December 21, 2021

Joint Master in Religion student’s new passion leads to ‘cutting edge’ thesis

Carriera Lamoureux knew nothing about eco-criticism before arriving at UWinnipeg, but her work with Dr. Arthur Walker-Jones transformed her research.

November 12, 2021

UWinnipeg’s Di Brandt recognized with Honorary Doctorate

MacEwan University is bestowing an Honorary Doctor of the University to UWinnipeg instructor Di Brandt in recognition of her literary talents.

November 1, 2021

Career Month spotlight: UWinnipeg alum brings Canadian crops to world markets

In celebration of Career Month, UWinnipeg alum Dean Dias will share his career story on Instagram Live on Tuesday, November 2, at 11:30 am.

October 21, 2021

Joint Master in Public Administration provides student path to professional life

As she prepared to move on from her undergraduate studies, Larissa Zacharuk was uncertain how she would go from campus to career. The Joint Master in Public Administration – and it's co-op component – put her on a path to professional life.

October 20, 2021

A Presidential Portrait

The University of Winnipeg welcomed Dr. Annette Trimbee, the 8th President and Vice-Chancellor, back to campus last week for a series of events that included a presidential portrait unveiling, announcement of new scholarships, and the 119th Convocation.

September 2, 2021

UWinnipeg grad keeps annual tradition running with Virtual Rock Climb

It’s one of the great UWinnipeg traditions, but this year’s Rock Climb will take on a new form thanks to the creativity of a recent Applied Computer Science graduate.