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EMERGING: Grant Legaree
August 24, 2016 —
This incoming student is a role model in his own right, with enough academic accolades and volunteerism to earn himself a prestigious 2016 Schulich Leader Scholarship
![(L-R) Chemistry professor Jennifer van Wijngaarden and MP Terry Duguid look over a magnetic resonance chamber in a chemistry lab on Aug. 22, 2016.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/funding-announcement_research-150x150.jpg)
$8 million in funding to support research at U of M
August 22, 2016 —
'The upgrades to our lab space are critical to the optimal function of these 21st century instruments'
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More bronze for Bison alum
August 19, 2016 —
Desiree Scott wins second consecutive Olympic bronze medal as part of the Canadian women's soccer team
![a stethoscope wraps around the globe](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Global-Health_000004877268Medium-150x150.jpg)
Bacteria making HIV prevention drugs less effective in African women, UM team finds
August 12, 2016 —
A team of international researchers, including U of M's Adam Burgener, presented evidence from their findings
![Swimming competition // Photo from iStock](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/swimming-competition.jpg-150x150.jpeg)
Quagmire of politics, power, science, individual agendas, and history
August 9, 2016 —
Self-admitted sports geek and Olympic historian talks about the Rio games
![(L-R) College of Nursing Dean Beverly O’Connell, Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart and Vice-Provost (Integrated Planning and Academic Programs) David Collins.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Midwifery-150x150.jpg)
Midwifery education continues in Manitoba
August 5, 2016 —
U of M will partner with McMaster to deliver its Midwifery Education Program in Manitoba
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Accessibility Audit Workshop offered
August 2, 2016 —
'Interactive and engaging' session open to all
![College of Nursing volunteers, from left to right: instructors Marion McKay and Eleanor Hrabowych, staff member Lai Chun Yee, and students Biobelemoye Irabor, Jenna North, and Ruben Freire.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Habitat_July-28-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Building community
July 28, 2016 —
College of Nursing pitches in on Rady Faculty Habitat build
![Gregory Lewis, a rising star on the national and international stage, frequently plays with orchestras across Canada, and has graced the stage at Carnegie Hall twice in the past year.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Gregory-Lewis-150x150.jpg)
Scholarships get a $140,000 boost from donors
July 25, 2016 —
Student Support Matching Campaign to benefit both undergraduate and graduate students
![The Bentwood Box: Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the TRC Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School Survivors. The box travelled with the TRC to all of its official events.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/TRC-1-Title-150x150.jpg)
NCTR seeks members for Survivors Circle
July 18, 2016 —
'This is another important step in the development of the NCTR,' says Ry Moran, director of the Centre