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University College of the North Launches First Financial Assistant Micro-Credential Program
Read more: University College of the North Launches First Financial Assistant Micro-Credential ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) Faculty of Arts, Business and Science has launched its first-of-its-kind Financial Assistant Micro-Credential program in response to First Nations’ and northern community requests for financial administration training. The 10-month part-time program provides learners with the opportunity to take credentialed courses focused on financial administration while continuing to work in…
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University College of the North faculty launch book on Empowering Indigenous Students, with launch events in Thompson and The Pas
Read more: University College of the North faculty launch book on Empowering Indigenous Students, with launch events in Thompson and The PasUniversity College of the North (UCN) will celebrate the release of Empowering Indigenous Students in the Classroom and Beyond: A Collection of Essays by Instructors at the University College of the North. There will be two public launch events on UCN’s main campuses in Thompson and The Pas. Published by FriesenPress, the collection brings together…
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University College of the North Receives First SSHRC Insight Grant
Read more: University College of the North Receives First SSHRC Insight GrantUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce that Dr. Tariqul Islam and his research team have been awarded a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Insight Grant. This is the first SSHRC-funded research project to be administered directly by UCN since the institution became SSHRC-eligible. UCN researchers have taken…
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University College of the North Celebrates Grand Opening of Bachelor in Ininimowin Program
Read more: University College of the North Celebrates Grand Opening of Bachelor in Ininimowin ProgramUniversity College of the North (UCN) is celebrating the grand opening of its new Bachelor in Ininimowin program. This marks an important step forward in Indigenous language education and revitalization in northern Manitoba. The grand openings took place at both The Pas and Thompson campuses, bringing together students, faculty, Elders, community members, and guests. The…
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University College of the North Opens Residence to Expand Access to Education and Training in Northern Manitoba
Read more: University College of the North Opens Residence to Expand Access to Education and Training in Northern ManitobaUniversity College of the North (UCN) celebrated the grand opening of its new student residence in Flin Flon. The residence provides students with additional housing options as they pursue education and training in the region. The new residence features 30 rooms, including 22 student suites and eight executive suites for instructors and visiting professionals. The…
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Vehicle Donation Helps University College of the North Students Overcome Transportation Barriers
Read more: Vehicle Donation Helps University College of the North Students Overcome Transportation BarriersUniversity College of the North (UCN) received a vehicle donation from Payworks, Johnston Group and Birchwood that will help students travelling to classes, programs and learning opportunities across northern Manitoba. The donated Buick Enclave will support students attending the UCN Thompson campus who face long commutes from surrounding communities. It improves access to education and…
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University College of the North Celebrates 2026 BizQuest Student Entrepreneurs
Read more: University College of the North Celebrates 2026 BizQuest Student EntrepreneursUniversity College of the North (UCN), in partnership with Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute (MBCI), is proud to celebrate the success of the 2026 BizQuest competition. The competition highlights the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of northern Manitoba high school students. BizQuest provides students with a hands-on opportunity to develop and pitch original business ideas, building practical…
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University College of the North to Lead International Arctic Solid Waste Management Network
Read more: University College of the North to Lead International Arctic Solid Waste Management NetworkUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce it has been selected as the lead institution for the newly established Thematic Network on Solid Waste Management in the Arctic within the University of the Arctic (UArctic). The UArctic General Assembly officially voted and approved the network on May 29, 2026, in Tórshavn, The Faroe Islands. The…
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UCN Welcomes the Return of Language Arts Festival to Northern Manitoba
Read more: UCN Welcomes the Return of Language Arts Festival to Northern ManitobaThe University College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce the return of its Language Arts Festival. The sixth annual Language Arts Festival will take place at the UCN campus in The Pas on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026. “For many years, the Language Arts Festival has provided opportunities for Northern…
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University College of the North Recognized again as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to Work
Read more: University College of the North Recognized again as one of Manitoba’s Top 25 Places to WorkUniversity College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for a third consecutive year as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers. This annual competition is organized by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. “Being named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2026 is a tremendous honour,” said Doug Lauvstad,…
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