A Brandon University research and arts-based initiative is using anonymous postcards to invite families and community members to share thoughts, reflections, and experiences they wish teachers knew. The project collects homemade and digital postcards featuring anonymous messages about schooling, parenting, learning, disability, mental health, equity, financial barriers, bullying, and more unseen experiences.
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.
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.
Several members of the Brandon University (BU) community will be recognized for their contributions to knowledge and education during this week’s Spring Convocation ceremonies.
Years of dedication and diligence will be rewarded this week as 530 graduates will receive their degrees at Brandon University Convocation.
One of Brandon University’s most distinguished alumni, Brian Pallister, has been named to the Order of Manitoba.
Pallister is a double alumnus of BU, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1975 and a Bachelor of Education in 1978.
Brandon University was well-represented at a recent Career Day at Chan Kagha Otina Dakota Wayawa Tipi School in Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation.
Career Planning and Placement Officer Doug Pople connected with students to share information about post-secondary pathways and career opportunities, helping inspire the next generation of learners.
Fourteen Brandon University undergraduate students made their mark at WestCAST 2026, hosted by the University of Winnipeg earlier this month (Feb. 18–20). Uniting more than 400 emerging educators and faculty mentors from across Canada and the West Indies under the theme Together, We Grow, the conference gave BU’s delegation something rare and powerful: a national platform to share original scholarship before they’ve even begun their teaching career.
Loy Excellentia Initiative hosted its 3rd edition of the Black History Month Celebration at Brandon University over the weekend.
Brandon University’s Faculty of Education will welcome school divisions, education leaders, and future teachers from across the country for its annual Education Career Fair and BYTE Conference on Friday, February 13, 2026.