Category: Faculty of Arts

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Brandon University researcher Dr. Dominique Hétu is a co-investigator on a nationally funded research initiative examining how Francophone literature represents care, vulnerability, and human dignity, and how these narratives create space for historically marginalized voices.

Dr. Hétu, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Francophone Studies and Languages, is part of the research team for Donner voix aux caregivers : sollicitude, soin et subalternité dans les littératures francophones de 1945 à aujourd’hui (Giving Voice to Caregivers: Care, Solicitude, and Subalternity in Francophone Literatures from 1945 to the Present).

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Brandon University is pleased to announce that two BU researchers, Dr. Jennifer Mateer and Dr. Emma Varley, have received Insight Development Grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The grants, totalling more than $174,000, will support new research beginning June 1, 2026.

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Twelve Manitobans whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments will receive the Order of Manitoba today, the province’s highest honour, at a formal investiture ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building. The ceremony will start at 4 p.m.

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Brandon University celebrated the achievements, resilience, and promise of its newest graduates this week as 530 students received their degrees during four Convocation ceremonies held over two days at the Healthy Living Centre.

Family, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters gathered on Thursday and Friday to honour the Brandon University Class of 2026, recognizing graduates from the Faculties of Arts, Education, Health Studies, and Science, as well as the School of Music.

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The oath of office has been taken, and the official academic robes have been draped over her shoulders. Brandon University has formally installed Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen as President and Vice-Chancellor.