People

March 6, 2025

Alum Max Kashton says education is never a burden

Maxine Kashton (BA 84, CPA, CMA), comes from a family of UWinnipeg graduates, and attended UWinnipeg at the same time as her brother and mother. 

February 7, 2025

Health care advocate and alum Shawna Forester Smith receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

In January, Shawna Forester Smith was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. She was nominated by Senator Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler for her role in health care advocacy.

February 6, 2025

UWinnipeg student earns a McCall MacBain Regional Award

UWinnipeg neuroscience student Ahdieh Bimrew (BSc 25) has earned a McCall MacBain Regional Award.

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.