The remarkable success of Brandon University (BU) students has been front-and-centre in The Brandon Sun sports section in the past week with the announcement of the newspaper’s year-end award winners.
Section: Awards and Recognition
Brandon University (BU) saluted more than 50 employees on Thursday, holding a ceremony in Harvest Hall to recognize their long-term commitment.
The Long Service Employee Recognition Event is held each year in honour of faculty and staff members who have reached five-year milestones of 10 years or more at BU. This year, 54 employees, with a remarkable 910 years of cumulative service, were recognized.
A remarkable new gift of nearly $1.1 million from longtime supporter Michael N. Chernoff will significantly expand one of Brandon University’s most prestigious entrance awards, creating new opportunities for top incoming students across campus.
Dorine Chernoff
Chernoff, who lives in West Vancouver but has deep Prairie roots, made the gift of securities in October to the Chernoff Family Award, which he established in 2001 in honour of his late wife, Dorine Marjorie Chernoff (née Dennison) and her parents, Agnes and Roland Dennison, who encouraged and supported her pursuit of higher education at Brandon.
“Emotional, exciting, and unforgettable.” That’s how Rachael Olugbade described her journey from Nigeria to Brandon University.
An award-winning Brandon University professor previously lauded for his mentorship initiatives has received another accolade.
Last Thursday, Dr. Aloysius (Aloy) Anyichie was awarded the 2025 Manitoba Council for International Education (MCIE) Outstanding International Student Support Award.
By: Abiola Odutola
Reprinted by permission from the Brandon Sun
Brandon University researcher Mousumi Majumder was recognized in the Manitoba Legislature recently for her groundbreaking work toward developing a blood test for early breast cancer detection.
The recognition came through a Member’s Statement by Brandon East MLA Glen Simard, who highlighted Majumder’s contributions during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Brandon University Dean of Arts and Professor of History Dr. Gregory Kennedy has received one of Canada’s most prestigious honours in French-language historical scholarship. His book Lost in the Crowd: Acadian Soldiers of Canada’s First World War (McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2024) has been awarded le Grand Prix de l’Institut d’histoire de l’Amérique française, given annually to the best scholarly book on the history of the French in North America.
Brandon University researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder, who runs the Breast Cancer Cell Molecular Research Lab, was recognized this week in the Manitoba Legislature.
Brandon East MLA Glen Simard and BU researcher Dr. Mousumi Majumder.
A Brandon University (BU) professor is a finalist for the TLN Media Group Top 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians awards.
Brandon University’s popular Mini University program is celebrating a banner year, welcoming 821 campers over the summer — 68 more than last year — and capping the season with a national contest win.
Mini U’s creative energy shone through in a short video produced by campers and staff, which was submitted to Actua’s 2025 Summer Video Contest. Out of entries from Actua network members across Canada, the Mini U submission was selected as the “Actua Staff Pick” winner.