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Whether you're a student, alumnus, faculty or staff member, donor, retiree, neighbour, Bisons fan, music lover or one-time visitor, you're part of our community. Let's stay connected.
News and stories

“What’s the big idea?” podcast
“What’s the big idea?” is a new podcast featuring President Michael Benarroch in conversation with some of today's big thinkers. Together, they’ll unpack “the big idea” their work explores.
The series will feature an exciting and diverse array of voices from the UM community contributing to the cultural, social and economic well-being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world.

UM Alumni Book Club
Join our new online book club for UM alumni and friends where you will read and discuss books on lifelong learning, leadership, ideas, literature and more.
Chancellor Mahon, an alumna, celebrated author, volunteer and philanthropist, hosts the UM Alumni Book Club.
Community events

Working together to expand presence and visibility
Our campuses include a vibrant Indigenous community of thousands of students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Learn more about our resources, programs, opportunities and events that support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities at the U of M.

Making an impact in Canada and beyond
Our graduates are leading the way, making an impact far beyond our borders. Our alumni community is more than 183,000 strong, living in 139 countries, demonstrating that from here, you can go anywhere.

We are all Bisons!
Cheer on your favourite team every weekend as the Bisons take on the best in Canada West competition throughout the season. Go Bisons!

Be active. Live better.
From adult recreation and sport to high performance training and children's camps, explore our huge range of services and programs available to our community and beyond.

Taking our place, front and centre
Your generosity enables outstanding student experiences and creates opportunities for innovation and discovery.