U of M to lose millions from international student cap
The U of M anticipates to lose millions of dollars from the federal government’s intake cap on international student permit applications. “Based on the numbers…
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Construction projects at the Fort Garry campus
The start of the new fall semester ushers in new construction across the campus and the neighbouring regions. One of first projects will be the…
NDP end supply-and-confidence agreement
Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), announced the termination of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the federal government on Sept. 4. The agreement…
Health and dental plan presented at UMSU meeting
Details of the UMSU health and dental plan by Studentcare was presented at the Sept. 4 UMSU board of directors meeting. Ali Versi, the program…
U of M sues former law dean for over $600K for fraud
The U of M is suing its former law dean Jonathan Black-Branch to recoup funds that were misappropriated during his deanship with the university. In…
Churchill Marine Observatory opens for arctic research
The U of M Centre for Earth Observation Science has opened the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), a world-class research facility near North America’s only arctic…
Universal birth control coverage to start in Manitoba
Prescription birth control will be free for Manitobans starting on Oct. 1, health, seniors and long-term care minister Uzoma Asagwara announced on Aug. 22. During…
UMSU Bison Bash to bring festivities on campus
To kick-off the new fall term, the annual UMSU Bison Bash will be occurring on the U of M Fort Garry campus. The festivities will…
Protest on campus ensues following violence against students in Bangladesh
A protest ensued at the U of M Fort Garry campus on July 18 following the escalation of violence in Bangladesh. Large-scale protests demanding for…
U of M seeks input on formalizing freedom of expression guidelines
The U of M is asking for input from the university community to draft freedom of expression guidelines. This is in line with moves that…