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In 1991, Shannon McDonald [BA/94, MD/98] was working at a Winnipeg grocery store when she made the life-changing decision to pursue a medical degree. At 33 years old, that leap led to a remarkable career advancing Indigenous health across Canada. Read her story at umtoday.ca/stories/rela...

Relationship and respect at the heart of Indspire Award for UM alum

Shannon McDonald reflects on her path to becoming an advocate for Indigenous health and wellness.

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Tréchelle Bunn, a third-year law student, has had an extraordinary year. From advancing Truth and Reconciliation, speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council for Indigenous Peoples, to becoming the youngest and first female Chief of her First Nation. news.umanitoba.ca/trechelle-bu...

Tréchelle Bunn’s extraordinary year

Tréchelle Bunn has been having an extraordinary year – make that two years. Since first setting foot in Robson Hall, the third-year law student from Wampum, Manitoba, has been making a huge impact

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Daniel Eng’s journey at the Asper School of Business shows what’s possible when students are encouraged to explore beyond textbooks. Driven to seek new experiences, this Bachelor of Commerce student took full advantage of Asper’s hands-on learning opportunities: news.umanitoba.ca/staying-a-bu...

Staying a Busy Body with BComm Student Daniel Eng

By jumping at every chance to participate, along with a healthy dose of inspiration from his grandma, Daniel Eng, a BComm student in his final year, bloomed at the Asper School of Business. “In my f

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For more than 50 years, Manitoba Pork has invested in the next generation of agricultural and food sciences leaders. With more than $2.2 million in support, they've helped connect classroom learning to real-world experience, fueling student confidence, research & community impact: brnw.ch/21wYU2Y

Investing in the next generation of agriculture and food sciences leaders

For more than half a century, Manitoba Pork has been investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders at the University of Manitoba (UM), helping students gain the skills, confidence

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The staff at UM Libraries are sharing their favourite comfort reads to help you unwind during the Winter Holiday break. Whether you enjoy fantasy, mystery, or something cozy and funny, there’s a book for everyone. Check out their recommendations on UM Today: news.umanitoba.ca/10-holiday-r...

10 holiday reading recommendations from UM Libraries

After a busy term answering questions, helping you with your research, and directing you to library resources, UM Libraries staff would like to recommend their favourite comfort reads to get you throu

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UM researchers have helped achieve a scientific milestone by fully mapping the oat genome. The research ensures that genome-driven breeding can now directly target traits vital to Canadian farmers and help keep Manitoba a leader in high-quality oat production. news.umanitoba.ca/scientists-m...

Scientists map full oat genome, revealing new insights into sustainable agriculture

Oats are an essential part of a balanced diet thanks to their high fibre content and ability to help lower bad cholesterol and improve cardiac health. Now, UM researchers have contributed to a scienti

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