People

February 5, 2025

Alumna Michelle Jean-Paul educates on social justice and equity

Michelle Jean-Paul (BA 03, BEd 03, M.Ed 13) incorporates issues around social justice, equity, and anti-racism in her work.

January 10, 2025

Trevor Boris humours his way from small town to the red carpet

When Trevor Boris finished university, he says his degree indirectly informed a lot of what he does. University allowed him the opportunity to explore his passion of standup comedy, which led to a career in show business.

January 3, 2025

The magic of storytelling with alumna Rebecca Gibson

From a very early age, Rebecca Gibson (BA 98) loved the magic of stories. Without knowing how, Rebecca knew she wanted to be a writer, director, producer, and actor from the time she was a tiny child

December 19, 2024

‘Rethinking Free Speech’, by UWinnipeg’s Dr. Peter Ives

UWinnipeg's Dr. Peter Ives' new book 'Rethinking Free Speech' will change the way people think about the politics of speech and its relationship to the future of freedom and democracy in the age of social media.

December 13, 2024

Dr. Jenny Heijun Wills finalist for literary prize

UWinnipeg English professor, Dr. Jenny Heijun Wills, is pushing boundaries of genre, and breaking out of categories of identity with her latest book, 'Everything and Nothing at All'.

December 9, 2024

Alumna Stacy Cardigan Smith is a community champion

Stacy Cardigan Smith (BA 09) is a UWinnipeg alum and champion for community and philanthropy. She partnered with Dr. Julie Chamberlain to publish a report on anti-oppressive approaches to safety.

December 2, 2024

Dr. Kevin Walby recognized for solidarity work with criminalized people

Dr. Kevin Walby is being recognized for nearly 20 years of his work in solidarity with criminalized people, and his work with UWinnipeg's unique Walls to Bridges program.

November 8, 2024

UWinnipeg alum Kirby Côté inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Kirby Côté is one of Canada’s most decorated Paralympic swimmers. Between 2000 and 2008, she represented Canada at three Paralympic Games, winning seven gold and six silver medals. Kirby was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame at a special event in Gatineau, Quebec in October.

November 7, 2024

Bruce Miller appointed chair of UWinnipeg’s Board of Regents

Bruce W. J. Miller is the new chair of The University of Winnipeg’s Board of Regents.

November 4, 2024

UWinnipeg mourns the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair

The University of Winnipeg community is deeply saddened by the loss of the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, who passed away on November 4, 2024.