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Mini U celebrates summer success and national video contest win

Published: September 15, 2025

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.

Students

Century of student journalism now online

Published: September 12, 2025

Digitized editions of ‘The Quill’ available through S.J. McKee Archives at Brandon University

Brandon University’s S.J.

Presentations

BU hosts global scholars on inclusive peacebuilding

Published: September 11, 2025

Brandon University will welcome international experts in peace and conflict studies for a public event exploring how inclusive governance can build lasting peace in divided societies.

Alumni

Portrait donation celebrates alumni connections made at Brandon University

Published: September 11, 2025

Fifty years ago this month, Curt Shoultz stepped onto the Brandon University campus as a student for the first time. While here, he made a special connection with two of BU’s most celebrated alumni.

On-Campus

Prairie Punk: Nicole Lizée’s works set for Homecoming stage

Published: September 9, 2025

Brandon University will celebrate Homecoming with an electrifying concert that bridges past and present, tradition and experiment.

Community Engagement

BU Co-op connects Brandon and beyond at inaugural Welcome Back Co-op Breakfast

Published: September 9, 2025

Brandon University kicked off Homecoming Week activities with an inaugural Welcome Back Co-op Breakfast, bringing together more than 100 students, alumni, faculty, employers, and community leaders to celebrate the power of co-operative education.

Held Tuesday morning on campus, the event highlighted how BU’s Co-op program connects students to meaningful work opportunities across Manitoba, across Canada, and around the world — and how those experiences help build stronger communities and stronger futures.

Alumni

Brandon University campus gears up for Homecoming

Published: September 8, 2025

Brandon University is rolling out the welcome mat for our community as campus comes alive this September with four days of Homecoming celebrations.

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Awards and Recognition

Trio of award winners highlight contributions of Brandon University alumni

Published: September 5, 2025

Three exceptional Brandon University alumni will be celebrated at this year’s Homecoming Dinner and Awards Evening on Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of BU’s annual Homecoming weekend.

Students

Loy Excellentia Summer Picnic celebrates culture, community and connection

Published: September 4, 2025

The Loy Excellentia 2025 Summer Picnic in Brandon brought together students of African descent, mentors, volunteers, faculty, Rotary Club members, the mayor of Brandon, the president of the African Diaspora Network, and community members for an afternoon of games, food, Afrobeat karaoke and cultural celebration.

Research

BU student awarded prestigious Research Manitoba Master’s Studentship

Published: 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.