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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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University College of the North Launches Roots Youth Leadership Workshop
Read more: University College of the North Launches Roots Youth Leadership WorkshopThe University College of the North (UCN) is proud to announce the launch of Roots, a two-day youth leadership workshop for young people aged 13 to 15 from communities across northern Manitoba, taking place May 22–24, 2026. Roots will bring together youth to explore leadership through the pillars of wellness, culture, and action in a supportive, hands-on learning environment. Roots will focus on developing essential leadership…
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University College of the North Faculty Delivers Financial Literacy Training to Northern Manitoba Blizzard Junior A Club Hockey Players
Read more: University College of the North Faculty Delivers Financial Literacy Training to Northern Manitoba Blizzard Junior A Club Hockey PlayersOn Wednesday, January 14, University College of the North (UCN) connected local athletics with higher education. Business faculty members Janice Seto and Ganna (Anna) Dudina lead a first-of-its-kind financial literacy presentation designed specifically for the hockey players of the Northern Manitoba Blizzard Jr A Club. The initiative stems from a direct request from the organization, winners…
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University College of the North Muses of the North 12th Issue Released
Read more: University College of the North Muses of the North 12th Issue ReleasedThe University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce the release of the 12th issue of Muses from the North (MFTN). MFTN is published biannually from UCN campuses in The Pas and Thompson. As a UCN students’ journal, MFTN provides a platform for UCN students to express their musings about the amazing northern tradition and culture in…
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University College of the North Joins Amii’s AI Workforce Readiness Program
Read more: University College of the North Joins Amii’s AI Workforce Readiness ProgramThe University College of the North (UCN) is pleased to announce it has joined the AI Workforce Readiness (AIWR) program. A national initiative led by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Supported by Google.org, the AIWR program brings together 29 Canadian polytechnics, colleges, and universities, collectively representing over 500,000 students. This initiative aims to close…
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