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Luis Ramirez, an Assistant Professor of Music Theory at Brandon University has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Composer of the Year.
Section: Awards and Recognition
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Brandon University was proud to celebrate Indigenous graduates at the “Our Journey: Celebrating Indigenous Student Success” event, held on Friday, May 22.
Due to forecast rain, it was moved from the Riverbank Discovery Centre instead to the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre. Perhaps uniquely, “Our Journey” is a graduation celebration that brings together Brandon University, Assiniboine College, and the Brandon School Division.
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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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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.
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Brandon’s Verna DeMontigny will be recognized for her lifelong dedication to preserving and advancing Métis language and culture at this week’s Brandon University Convocation.
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Longtime community leader, physician, and Brandon University supporter Dr. Bill Myers was honoured Wednesday with the Brandon University Foundation Honorary Trustee Apex Award, the Foundation’s highest recognition for meritorious service and outstanding leadership.
The award was presented during the Brandon University Foundation Annual Luncheon, held at the Victoria Inn.
“I think this award is primarily one for longevity,” Dr. Myers laughed, adding that he was proud to be in his fifth term serving the Foundation.
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The Brandon University Foundation has reached a historic milestone, surpassing $100 million in total assets for the first time in its history. This follows a banner year of donor support in 2025, with new high-water marks for donations to the Annual Fund appeal and disbursements back to Brandon University for academic, institutional, and student support.
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Brandon University’s School of Music has a new street address: James Ehnes Way.
The honorary street name was unveiled last week during a special two-day visit from the world-renowned violinist.
Just prior to a sold-out-and-then-some concert at BU’s Lorne Watson Recital Hall, the Brandon-born Ehnes and his family were treated to the spectacle of new street signs being revealed along the 200- and 300-block of 20th Street.
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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.
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Chris Hunt at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards evening.
Brandon University alumnus Chris Hunt has been named one of Brandon’s Top 4 Under 40 by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at their Business Achievement Awards evening this week.