Graduate Studies

Class of 2026 celebrated as Brandon University graduates 530 students at Convocation

Published: May 29, 2026

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.

Alumni

Dr. Christine Bovis-Cnossen formally installed as BU President and Vice-Chancellor

Published: May 28, 2026

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.

Students

Brandon University celebrates Class of 2026 at Convocation

Published: May 27, 2026

Years of dedication and diligence will be rewarded this week as 530 graduates will receive their degrees at Brandon University Convocation.

Students

Good luck on exams!

December 9, 2025

Some of BU’s senior administration have a special message for those tackling final exams and term-end assignments:

Research

BU receives more than $500,000 from Research Support Fund to propel research administration

December 2, 2025

Brandon University has received $557,284.00 from the Government of Canada’s Research Support Fund to support the research environment for faculty and graduate students.

Research

Carter Williamson awarded prestigious Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship

September 25, 2025

Brandon University is proud to announce that graduate student Carter Williamson has been awarded a 2025–2026 Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship Award.

Research

BU student awarded prestigious Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship

September 3, 2025

Brandon University student Raya Turner has been awarded a Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship supporting her investigation into how animals regulate energy at the cellular level.

On-Campus

Returning students, alumni energize Brandon University

September 2, 2025

The Brandon University campus has sprung to life with the arrival of the new academic year.

Students

Master of Psychiatric Nursing Students visit campus

August 26, 2025

First-year students in the Master of Psychiatric Nursing program have spent Monday and Tuesday visiting the Brandon University campus as they prepare for their studies.

Research

New Faculty Research Expert: Jennifer Adair – Examining Coping Strategies and Stress in Psychiatric Nursing Students

February 20, 2025

A new study by Jennifer Adair, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University, sheds light on the complex relationship between coping strategies, stress levels, and mental health distress among psychiatric nursing students.