Beginning this Fall, BMO will become the University of Manitoba's preferred personal banking partner for UM first-year students, supporting students through financial education, campus programming and Bison Sports experiences.

Alumni and community members participating in Homecoming also saw BMO's partnership reflected at the Bisons Block Party as the exclusive personal banking industry sponsor of the event's halftime entertainment.

As the Presenting Sponsor of Welcome to the Herd, BMO supports first-year orientation programming, helping welcome thousands of domestic and international students to campus each year. The partnership also includes financial literacy workshops, campus activations and year-round engagement opportunities designed to help students build confidence in managing their finances and navigating key life milestones.

In addition, BMO becomes the official personal banking partner of Bison Sports, supporting One Herd initiatives and enhancing the student-athlete and fan experience.

"At the University of Manitoba, we know that student success extends beyond the classroom," said Laurie Schnarr, Vice-Provost (Students). "We're pleased to partner with BMO to provide students with valuable resources, practical financial knowledge and meaningful opportunities to engage with our campus community from their very first days at UM."

 "University is one of life's important transitions, and the skills students build during that time can shape their future long after graduation," said Andras Lazar, SVP & Head of Everyday Banking, Segments & Personal Lending, BMO. "Through this partnership, we're helping students build financial confidence, access practical resources and make real financial progress as they navigate their university journey and prepare for what's next."

Together, UM and BMO are creating opportunities for students to build financial confidence, strengthen campus connections and succeed throughout their university experience and beyond.