Brandon University has appointed Dr. Leanne Zacharias as Dean of the School of Music, following approval by the University’s Board of Governors. Dr. Zacharias will begin a five-year term as Dean on July 13, after serving as Acting Dean since September 2025.
Section: Campus Updates
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Brandon University’s Board of Governors has approved a balanced budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, supporting the University’s academic mission while advancing long-term financial sustainability.
The approved budget reflects careful planning and prudent financial stewardship in a challenging environment marked by rising costs, inflationary pressures, and changing enrolment patterns.
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The Eckhardt-Gramatté Conservatory of Music is bringing convenience and simplicity to its registration process with the launch of a new online enrolment system for summer programming.
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Brandon University is proud to support the 1st Regiment of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from Canadian Forces Base Shilo as part of the Freedom of the City parade taking place in Brandon on Thursday, June 11.
The university will provide staging space on campus for approximately 120 soldiers and four military vehicles before the parade, which will start at 9:30 a.m. and march towards Brandon City Hall, where the Mayor will deliver an address.
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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.
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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.
It’s easy to see how much safer things are for people walking to and from Brandon University, thanks to new crosswalk lights installed on 18th Street at Lorne Avenue.
This enhancement significantly improves pedestrian safety at one of Brandon’s busiest crossings with the installation of three sets of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs).
Following the tragic shootings in Tumber Ridge, B.C., flags across the country have been lowered to half mast.