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CMU launches Mini U summer day camp program for children ages 6-12

Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 10:33 AM

CMU will launch Mini U, a new summer day camp program for children ages 6-12, beginning July 2026. Mini U is designed to provide a structured, engaging camp experience that combines hands-on learning, creativity, and physical activity in a safe and welcoming environment.

Mini U was developed in response to growing demand from families for full-day summer programming that combines structured learning with creative and physical activity. The program also builds on the unique values and existing strengths of CMU in education, arts, and athletics, positioning the university as a compelling first-choice option when families begin to consider post-secondary pathways. Mini U at CMU also creates meaningful leadership and employment opportunities for CMU students.

Alumni in their own words - Alex Tiessen (CMU '16)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 2:07 PM

This installment of Alumni in their own words features Alex Tiessen who graduated from CMU in 2016 with majors in English and Counselling Studies. In March 2026, Alex will return to CMU as its new Director of Advancement.

Where has your life taken you since you left CMU?

Right after I graduated from CMU, my life brought me straight back to campus. I took a role at CMU as an Admissions Counsellor, an opportunity that opened up in part because I had been a student ambassador. That work really set me up well. It allowed me to lean into my natural ability to connect with people—working with churches, meeting families, and inviting students into CMU. I quickly fell in love with that work and discovered that admissions and advancement were places where my skills and interests aligned.

When the world feels unsteady, CMU invites Winnipeg to sing

Thursday, January 29, 2026 @ 10:32 AM

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.

Alumni in their own words - Tania Mulki (CMU ’23)

Monday, November 10, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

Where has your life taken you since you left CMU?

I completed my coursework at CMU in 2022, and after finishing the 1,000-hour internship required for my Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, I officially graduated in 2023. I did my internship in Calgary with JB Music Therapy, a well-established organization that offered a strong and varied clinical experience. It was a great place to learn and gain confidence as a new therapist, and I felt well prepared thanks to the training and support I received at CMU.

CMU Announces Free Residence for All First-Year Students Starting Fall 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 10:35 AM

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."

From student to teacher: A journey of faith, learning, and community

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Kenny Wollmann is a high school educator, teaching primarily Bible, theology, and world religions—but not in a typical classroom. Wollmann teaches students online in Hutterite communities across Manitoba and even into the northern United States.

Hutterites are communal Anabaptist Christian groups who live in rural colonies, share belongings and resources, and often sustain themselves through agriculture. With only small groups of students in each community, sharing resources, like teachers who are each experts in their subjects, helps ensure a robust learning program.

Rigour, curiosity, and the arts: A CMU story of leadership

Monday, October 6, 2025 @ 3:53 PM

CMU was a place of transition, community, and discovery for Evan Klassen, Executive Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (MTC).

"My first gig was on this stage here in the ... [Laudamus Auditorium]," he says, explaining that he helped organize a theatre production of A Man for All Seasons with a small group of fellow students. He stage-managed, ran sound cues, and discovered the kind of collaborative, behind-the-scenes work that would eventually define his career.

From Classroom to complex systems: learning to make good decisions

Sunday, September 28, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Dean Dueck began his studies at CMU in 2009, transferring from Steinbach Bible College (SBC). "CMU had a really good relationship and good credit transfers between the two universities," he says. This allowed him to dive into a business program that was launching, gaining experiences that would shape his career and approach to problem-solving.

From peacebuilding to conservation: A CMU alum’s journey of justice, community, and care for creation

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @ 8:00 AM

Aaron Janzen knows being an environmentalist is as much about working with people as it is with the land.

The self-described "social scientist type-person," graduated from CMU in 2008, majoring in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies (PACTS).

CMU unveils new visual identity: built on tradition, bold for the future

Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 11:25 AM

CMU has unveiled a new visual identity that reflects its deep roots in the Anabaptist tradition while boldly articulating its vision for the future. The refreshed identity features a new logo, a renewed colour palette, and a modern design system that will be integrated across campus, digital platforms, and publications in the coming months.

The rebrand comes as CMU celebrates its 25th anniversary as a university. "This is more than a new logo," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, CMU President. "It offers a visual expression of a university moving ahead with clarity and courage, remaining deeply grounded in the faith, learning, and pursuit of peace-justice that endures and continues to shape our story."

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