PRESS RELEASE – Statement on the Compassionate Tuition Credit Initiative – Feb 17, 2022.UMSU News02/17/2022Read more
[ANNOUNCEMENT] University Administration’s New Policy Change for In-Person ActivitiesStudent Group Services10/04/2021Read more
NEW Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions for both ON and OFF-Campus ActivitiesStudent Group Services08/26/2021Read more
Province’s new survey on Manitoba Student Aid risks overlooking those most in needUMSU News05/19/2021Read more
U of M budget 2021/2022: Students face tuition hike – in return university promises more supports, better online learningUMSU News03/23/2021Read more
UMSU Advocacy Prompts University to Improve Online Learning Beyond Compassionate Grading SchemeUMSU News01/08/2021Read more
U of M Senate Approves Adapted Version of Student Recommendations for Compassionate GradingUMSU News12/03/2020Read more
Students at University of Manitoba report enduring problems with online learning, push for compassionate grading schemeUMSU News11/24/2020Read more
Send a Personal Email to the University President With our E-mail Template!2020 Strike, UMSU News11/06/2020Read more
UMSU Calls for Additional Support for Indigenous Learners in the Faculty of ArtsUMSU News11/05/2020Read more
UMSU Board of Directors Urges Binding Arbitration to Avert Academic DisruptionUMSU News11/03/2020Read more
Open Letter: Safe-Guarding Undergraduate Students From the Consequences of Potential Job ActionUMSU News10/30/2020Read more
UMSU Board of Directors Votes Unanimously to Oppose the U of M’s Implementation of Respondus Monitor Online Exam Monitoring SoftwareUMSU News10/28/2020Read more
Red River College Offers New Healthcare Training Course to Combat COVID-19UMSU News10/16/2020Read more
Press Release: Manitoba Alliance of Post-Secondary Students (MAPSS) Reacts to Speech From the ThroneUMSU News10/09/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: How students at Canadian business schools are using Instagram to call out racismUMSU News09/16/2020Read more
CBC News: Virtual meet-ups, gradual starts, school bubbles: What university life looks like during COVID-19UMSU News09/09/2020Read more
CBC News – Manitoba university students should get break on fees for pandemic-affected fall semester: UMSU presidentUMSU News08/17/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Unions protest University of Toronto’s fall plans for in-person classesUMSU News07/28/2020Read more
CBC News: UPEI student waits for answers after federal volunteer program problemsUMSU News07/23/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Canadian universities scramble to maintain flow of international students and the revenue they bringUMSU News07/14/2020Read more
CBC News: Academic says universities too worried about bad PR to deal with systemic racismUMSU News07/07/2020Read more
Post-secondary education in the COVID-19 era: Preserving Manitoba’s status as a foreign study destinationUMSU News06/30/2020Read more
Post-secondary education in the COVID-19 era: Adopting open textbooks and achieving universal broadband accessFrom the Executive, UMSU News06/25/2020Read more
Federal government launches Canada Student Service grant program – earn up to $5,000UMSU News06/25/2020Read more
Post-secondary education in the COVID-19 era: Increase access for women and marginalized communitiesFrom the Executive, UMSU News06/22/2020Read more
CBC News: Pandemic delays new Alberta university funding model indefinitelyUMSU News06/10/2020Read more
CBC News: Manitoba launches online tool to match employers and students for jobsUMSU News05/29/2020Read more
UMSU: Students Oppose U of M’s Decision to Increase Tuition Rates and Course FeesUMSU News05/20/2020Read more
COVID-19: How to access the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)UMSU Community, UMSU News05/15/2020Read more
COVID-19: UMSU Welcomes the Opening of the Canadian Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)Advocacy & Statements05/14/2020Read more
COVID-19: UMSU Reaction to U of M Decision to Hold Courses Remotely for Fall 2020 TermAdvocacy & Statements05/13/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: McGill, UBC among universities to offer majority of fall semester onlineUMSU News05/12/2020Read more
UMSU Statement on Provincial Government’s Increased Scholarship and Bursary FundingAdvocacy & Statements05/07/2020Read more
UMSU Executive Committee: Term in Review, Winter 2020From the Executive, UMSU Community05/06/2020Read more
Nominations open for spots on UMSU’s Board of TrusteesJob & Volunteer Postings, UMSU Community05/05/2020Read more
House of Commons approves $9-billion student aid package after Liberals agree to opposition changesUMSU News04/30/2020Read more
UMSU and UMFA: Post-Secondary Education is an Essential ServiceAdvocacy & Statements04/23/2020Read more
CBC News: Trudeau announces $9B in financial aid for students struggling because of pandemicUMSU News04/22/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Universities try to recruit new students, convince others to stay enrolled for fallUMSU News04/15/2020Read more
COVID-19: UMSU Applauds Manitoba Government’s Suspension of Student Loan RepaymentsAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU Community04/07/2020Read more
PIE News: Canada makes major concession on entry for international studentsUMSU News04/06/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail – The education world has been turned upside down’: Online learning may reshape the classroomUMSU News04/03/2020Read more
UMSU: University Pass/Fail Grading Option ApprovedAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU Community04/01/2020Read more
U of M: COVID-19 UM Student Emergency Fund Will Provide Financial Support to StudentsUMSU Community03/31/2020Read more
U of M Budget 2020/2021: Planning for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050Advocacy & Statements, From the Executive03/30/2020Read more
U of M Budget 2020/2021: Renewing Health Care Funding for International StudentsAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News03/23/2020Read more
UMSU Statement on Business Closures and Layoffs Due to Covid-19 PrecautionsUMSU Community03/20/2020Read more
UPDATED March 27 – Covid-19: Economic Aid Measures From Ottawa and What They May Mean For YouUMSU Community, UMSU News03/20/2020Read more
City Budget Amended to Include U-Pass but at Much Higher RateAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive03/19/2020Read more
UMSU Open to Negotiations on U-Pass, Presents Alternative Analysis to CityUMSU News03/17/2020Read more
U of M Budget 2020/2021: More Support for Students’ Mental HealthAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News03/16/2020Read more
Updated, March 18 – University of Manitoba: Messages on Covid-19 PrecautionsUMSU Community03/12/2020Read more
U of M Budget 2020/2021: Expanding Sexual Violence Education and PreventionAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive03/10/2020Read more
UMSU: City disregards students, environment with proposed U-Pass cutAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News03/06/2020Read more
Attention Students: Participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement – Cash Prizes Available!UMSU Community03/02/2020Read more
The PIE News – Canada: 2019 new study permits issued up 13% on 2018 figuresUMSU News02/24/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Universities extend English exam deadlines as prospective Chinese students in limbo due to coronavirusUMSU News02/20/2020Read more
CBC News: Manitoba Metis Federation signs first cheques of 10-year education programUMSU News02/19/2020Read more
The Manitoban: UMSU president and VP meet with provincial ministersAdvocacy & Statements02/12/2020Read more
Message from the President: On February 12-14, Vote to Save the U-PassAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News02/10/2020Read more
Storming the Hill – Lobbying MPs for Post-Secondary Student InterestsAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive02/05/2020Read more
The Manitoban: Centre for campus members affected by sexual violence opens its doorsUMSU Community01/29/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Ryerson University no longer recognizing student union after fiscal allegationsUMSU News01/28/2020Read more
CBC News: Pay gap between men and women starts right out of the gate for college, university gradsUMSU News01/23/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Alberta to tie funding for postsecondary institutions to performanceUMSU News01/21/2020Read more
The Manitoban: UMSU sifts through participatory budgeting suggestionsUMSU Community01/17/2020Read more
The Globe and Mail: Universities across Canada plan moment of silence for Iran plane crash victimsUMSU News01/15/2020Read more
CBC News: Students end hunger strike after UBC clarifies position on divestment from fossil fuelsUMSU News01/13/2020Read more
UMSU statement on the passing of U of M students and alumni in plane crash in IranAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News01/08/2020Read more
UMSU Executive Committee: Term in Review, Fall 2019From the Executive, UMSU Community12/17/2019Read more
The PIE News: Canada removes biometrics exemption for in-country international studentsUMSU News12/11/2019Read more
The Globe and Mail – Opinion: Why UBC medical school has decided to admit refugeesUMSU News12/09/2019Read more
The PIE News: Outward mobility remains a key challenge for Canada’s international education sectorUMSU News11/29/2019Read more
CBC News – ‘Surviving and thriving’: Universities turn to peer groups, parties to help students handle exam season stressUMSU News11/21/2019Read more
The Manitoban: Opinion – U-Pass presents major test for city’s commitment to sustainabilityFrom the Executive11/18/2019Read more
The Globe and Mail — From AI to climate change: An integrated approach to university educationUMSU News11/13/2019Read more
CBC News: Quebec foreign students hoping to settle in province feel ‘abandoned’ by CAQ reformsUMSU News11/06/2019Read more
The Manitoban: U of M must confront reality and lead the way on climate changeFrom the Executive10/08/2019Read more
Federal Election 2019: Open Letter to Federal Party Leaders on Post-Secondary Education PrioritiesAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News10/04/2019Read more
Maclean’s: Trudeau Needs to be This Election’s Big Man on CampusAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/30/2019Read more
University Adopts UMSU Priorities in Sexual Violence Policy ReviewAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/17/2019Read more
UMSU Takes Decisive Stance on Local Transit Service and Labour DisputeAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/16/2019Read more
The Writ has Dropped (Again) – Federal Election Scheduled for October 21Advocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/11/2019Read more
Globe and Mail: Student Unions Join Forces to Get Federal Parties to Consider Their Priorities in October ElectionUMSU News09/06/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Taking Action on Sexual ViolenceAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News09/04/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Post-Secondary Operating GrantsAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News09/04/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Preserving Zero-Interest Student LoansAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News09/03/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Reinstating International Student Health CareAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/30/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Addressing Mental HealthAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/28/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Q&A with Access Program ParticipantsAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/28/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Restore Access Funding & BursariesAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/26/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: Support for Open Educational Resources & Credit Transfer DatabaseAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/23/2019Read more
Manitoba Elections 2019: UMSU Lobbying for Postsecondary Student PrioritiesAdvocacy & Statements, From the Executive, UMSU News08/21/2019Read more
The Globe and Mail: Laurentian University to waive tuition for students who grew up in child welfare systemUMSU News08/19/2019Read more
Manitoba Provincial Elections Officially Slated for September 10Advocacy & Statements, UMSU News08/13/2019Read more
Students: Winnipeg Transit Stoppage – What You Need To KnowAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News08/08/2019Read more
In a push for diversity, medical schools overhaul how they select Canada’s future doctorsUMSU News07/30/2019Read more
The Manitoban – Comment: Inflated International Health Premiums Harms Us AllFrom the Executive07/26/2019Read more
Winnipeg Free Press: International Students Boost Universities’ Bottom LineUMSU News07/25/2019Read more
Green is the New Black: The Need to Push for Sustainability, Right NowFrom the Executive, UMSU News07/18/2019Read more
Globe and Mail: Academics pledge to fly less due to environmental impact of air travelUMSU News07/16/2019Read more
UMSU Opposes Significant Increases to International Student Health Care Premiums at U of MAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News07/10/2019Read more
University of Manitoba Agricultural Robotics Club (UM-agBOT)UMSU Community, UMSU News07/09/2019Read more
CBC News – Slow out of the gate, university grads fare better than other Canadians: studyUMSU News07/03/2019Read more
The Globe and Mail: Russian student cries foul after denied visa to attend conference in CanadaUMSU News06/27/2019Read more
CBC News: U of A international students will get predictable tuition fees but at higher costUMSU News06/19/2019Read more
Prevented from Saving a Life: Examining MSM Blood Donor Restrictions in CanadaAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News06/10/2019Read more
CBC News: Point of View – Why Quebec’s religious symbols bill changed my university plansUMSU News06/06/2019Read more
Thoughts on Postsecondary Education in an Era of Shrinking Operating Grants – An interview with Dr. Janet MorrillAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News05/27/2019Read more
Students Achieve Major Successes in University Budget Despite Provincial CutsAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News05/22/2019Read more
Importing value – Defending international students and the benefits they bring with themFrom the Executive, UMSU News05/21/2019Read more
CBC News – Opinion: Access for all? Cuts to Manitoba post-secondary program create barrier for students who most need helpUMSU News05/13/2019Read more
CBC News – ‘What’s the purpose of a university degree?’: Prof worried about tying university funding to performanceUMSU News05/02/2019Read more
Opening Up Education – Access to knowledge is fundamental for student learning and affordabilityFrom the Executive, UMSU News04/17/2019Read more
Student Volunteer Opportunity! Scholarship & Bursary Fund and Endowment Fund Board of TrusteesJob & Volunteer Postings, UMSU News04/12/2019Read more
UMSU Stands in Solidarity with Muslim Students and Community in Aftermath of Recent AttackAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News03/18/2019Read more
UMSU Membership Votes to Demand Better and Leave CFSAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News03/12/2019Read more
Manitoba Post-Secondary Education Quality and Affordability At Risk by 2019-20 Budget CutsAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News03/08/2019Read more
UMSU Presents: Emmy Award-Winning Actress & Producer Laverne Cox at the University of ManitobaUMSU News02/08/2019Read more
UMSU Launches CASA Campaign Demanding Government Action on Mental HealthAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News02/01/2019Read more
UMSU Elevated – Executive Committee Term in Review, Fall 2018From the Executive, UMSU News12/17/2018Read more
UMSU Calls on UofM for Student Supports Following Allegations Against Dr. Peter JonesAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News12/11/2018Read more
Preserving Fair Dealing Use of Copyright Materials in EducationFrom the Executive, UMSU News12/05/2018Read more
UMSU mandated to take “all required steps to terminate the membership” in the Canadian Federation of Students following decisive vote by Board of DirectorsAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News11/30/2018Read more
UMSU Annual General Meeting & Emergency Board of Directors MeetingUMSU Community, UMSU News11/27/2018Read more
The Elephant on Campus – Tackling Student Debt Burdens in CanadaFrom the Executive, UMSU News11/27/2018Read more
UMSU Responds to Culturally Appropriative Halloween Attire at The HubAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News10/31/2018Read more
Winnipeg Civic Elections, Part 2 – Composting: How to Capitalize on WasteFrom the Executive, UMSU News10/15/2018Read more
Winnipeg Civic Elections, Part 1 – Winnipeg in TransitFrom the Executive, UMSU News10/09/2018Read more
Sexual Violence on Campuses – What Can Be Done? Part 2Advocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/26/2018Read more
Sexual Violence on Campuses – What Can Be Done? Part 1Advocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/21/2018Read more
UMSU Calls for Immediate Action by UofM Administration Against Campus Sexual ViolenceAdvocacy & Statements, UMSU News09/05/2018Read more
UMSU to Work With University to Support Students Affected by Saudi Arabia Funding WithdrawalAdvocacy & Statements08/08/2018Read more
Community Representative Nominations: UMSU Board of TrusteesUMSU Community, UMSU News07/23/2018Read more
UMSU Stands Against Ethnonationalist Group Circulating Stickers on U of M CampusAdvocacy & Statements07/18/2018Read more
International Students Healthcare Update: Message from the PresidentAdvocacy & Statements07/09/2018Read more
UMSU Calls for Affordable Education Initiatives Following 2018-19 Tuition IncreaseAdvocacy & Statements05/23/2018Read more
University of Manitoba Students’ Union Vice President Finance & Operations to ResignUMSU Community04/16/2018Read more
Intentional Party Politics Delays Vote on Nonpartisan Bill Amending ‘The UMSU Act’Advocacy & Statements04/04/2018Read more
University of Manitoba Students to Pay for Provincial Budget CutsAdvocacy & Statements03/28/2018Read more
Students to See Rising Tuition and Potential Removal of International Health Coverage in 2018-2019Advocacy & Statements03/15/2018Read more
University of Manitoba Students’ Union Councillor Withdraws Motion to Discuss Defunding Student Newspaper ‘The Manitoban’UMSU Community02/01/2018Read more
University of Manitoba Students’ Union Calls on City of Winnipeg to Improve Universal Transit Pass Agreement with Winnipeg TransitAdvocacy & Statements01/17/2018Read more
Student Advocacy Results in Significant Improvements to Academic ScheduleAdvocacy & Statements11/01/2017Read more
University of Manitoba Students’ Union Calls on University Community to Prioritize Proactive Efforts Toward Combatting Sexual Assault and ViolenceAdvocacy & Statements10/18/2017Read more
Student Unions Across Canada Give University Sexual Violence Policies Failing GradesAdvocacy & Statements10/10/2017Read more
UMSU Gratified to See University Administration & UMFA Reach Agreement Following Bargaining Pressure from Student BodyAdvocacy & Statements08/31/2017Read more
UMSU Sees Success in Preventing Tuition Hikes and University Budget Cuts for 2017/18Advocacy & Statements05/23/2017Read more
