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When the world feels unsteady, CMU invites Winnipeg to sing
Canadian Mennonite University will host a community-wide singing event, Singing Resistance, on Monday, February 2, at 7:00 PM in the Laudamus Auditorium at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. The evening will bring together students, alumni, churches, and the wider public to sing songs of protest and courage, in solidarity with Minneapolis—part vigil, part community chorus—in response to the unsettling and often painful realities unfolding in the world today.
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$1,000 scholarship announced for all students coming from Anabaptist schools
CMU already offers more than 300 unique scholarships, awards, and bursaries to the student population, and now, as part of the university's intention to make education accessible and affordable, CMU is now offering an automatic $1,000 entrance award for students who have graduated from Mennonite high schools.
This eligibility extends to American as well as Canadian high schools.
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Blazers Athletics expands with the introduction of cross-country
CMU Blazers Athletics is expanding athletic opportunities for student athletes with the addition of a varsity cross-country running program.
"The new cross-country programming will provide a more dedicated wellness community on campus, creating more opportunity for inclusion within our varsity sports offerings," Russell Willms, Director of Athletics, says.
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CMU Announces Free Residence for All First-Year Students Starting Fall 2026
Canadian Mennonite University is thrilled to announce a bold new initiative that brings free dormitory housing to all first-year undergraduate students, beginning in Fall 2026. This transformative program is made possible through the generous support of a CMU donor who believed deeply in the power of community to shape academic success.
"Living in dorms at CMU is about finding your people, discovering your purpose, and stepping into a community that champions your academic growth. It's so much more than just a room." said Charlie Peronto, Vice-President Student Life and Campus Operations. "By removing cost barriers, we're opening the door for every student to begin their university journey surrounded by support, belonging, and opportunity. As far as we know the first program of its kind in Canada—this a transformational shift in Manitoba post-secondary."
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Canada and Manitoba continue to support renewable energy initiatives in the province
Canadian Mennonite University is receiving $351,000 to install a new underground geothermal heating and cooling system—the first on a Manitoba post-secondary campus—to save energy and reduce pollution. Using a network of pipes buried underneath the soccer field, the system will heat and cool some of Canadian Mennonite University's buildings more efficiently and cut emissions by at least 25%.
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