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Faculty, staff and retirees give $5.9 million

April 3, 2020 — 
Why UM computer scientist John Anderson gave back—and why he credits UM innovation with saving his life.

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Leadership Mashup

April 3, 2020 — 
We caught up with students from the new President’s Student Leadership Program to find out what they’ve learned from the experience—and each other.

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I got this.

April 3, 2020 — 
Dogged by imposter syndrome, Andrew Fenwick found empowerment through a personal connection to the namesake of the scholarship he received.

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Medical Mystery

April 3, 2020 — 
A new research chair in multiple sclerosis promises to help unravel the causes of this neurological disorder affecting 100,000 Canadians.

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Indigenous Culture and Sport

April 3, 2020 — 
The groundbreaking SPARC program is changing how physical education is taught in Indigenous communities in Manitoba.

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Fueling their drive to see a better world

April 3, 2020 — 
How young alumnus Mihskakwan James Harper found his calling to engineer a more sustainable world.

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More than $46 million from students, for students.

April 3, 2020 — 
Hear from our students about why it was important to give. “Philanthropy is building our community together.”

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Powering Manitoba’s Knowledge Economy

April 3, 2020 — 
Donors supporting UM graduate students inspire a pursuit to answer important questions, like Can we build a better MRI?

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The Future of Work

April 3, 2020 — 
Ethical issues abound in the contem­porary workplace. Here’s how a new professorship will tackle the new world of work.

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How do we protect the pristine Arctic?

April 3, 2020 — 
The new Churchill Marine Observatory will help navigate new challenges in the North, as the inaccessible locale opens itself to exploration and shipping.

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