Learning for life is hard to come by
We start to learn from the day we’re born. Every day after that, we continue to learn. We acquire language and social behaviour subconsciously as…
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Private schools a haven for hatred and bigotry
The nightclub 441 Main found itself in a controversy recently when a young man and his friend were denied entry to the club for using…
UMSU boosts Indigenous support
UMSU has committed to fund up to 25 new scholarships for Indigenous students. The UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders, which will be spread out…
Public education funding announcement draws fire from teachers’ union
Manitoba public school teachers are expressing outrage at the provincial government’s recent announcement regarding upcoming public school funding. Manitoba minister of education and training Ian…
Midwifery students rally for cancelled program
Students and supporters rallied at the Manitoba legislature June 30 in support of the province’s only bachelor of midwifery program, which students learned last week…
Progressive Conservatives hold line on post-secondary funding
In its first provincial budget since being elected to office in April, the Manitoba Progressive Conservative government held steady on post-secondary funding. Released on May…
Progressive Conservatives pledge to bolster Manitoba Scholarship and Bursary Initiative
If elected into office April 19, a Progressive Conservative government will double the Manitoba Scholarships and Bursary Initiative to $20 million through increased private sector…
A bachelor’s degree is no longer enough
As someone who has completed two degrees and spent what some people would call a ridiculous amount of time in post-secondary school, I have met…
Tory education critic hits back after NDP criticisms
With a provincial election only a little more than a month away and with polls showing the incumbent NDP government behind the surging Progressive Conservatives, there could be a new government controlling Manitoba’s finances after ballots are counted April 19.
James Allum draws election fault lines
With a provincial election around the corner and the University of Manitoba facing a second round of cuts to its operating budget, post-secondary education funding is likely to be a contentious issue on the campaign trail.