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Herb Meier working in the field

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Sowing seeds of support 

July 16, 2025 — 
In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders 

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Smoke from the out-of-control wildfire near Ingolf, Ont., is seen from Caddy Lake in southeastern Manitoba on May 14. A Winnipeg store that sells fire, safety and first aid products says it's seen more demand for respirators and other fire safety gear since the wildfire season began in earnest earlier this month. (Caroline Barghout/CBC)

Donor Relations News

UM’s AirSAFE lab the first in Canada to study air pollution and health across disciplines

June 16, 2025 — 
The UM AirSAFE lab is Canada’s first and only multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to studying the impact of air quality on human health. Two years after the initiative received transformative gifts and grants, AirSAFE co-leads Dr. Andrew Halayko and Dr. Neeloffer Mookherjee are establishing AirSAFE as a national hub research on air quality and human health.

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Dr. Soheila Karimi

Donor Relations News

Manitoba leading the way in MS research

May 21, 2025 — 
How community and donor support is powering the path to a cure

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Stephanie Scott, Paul C. Genest, Paul Mahon

Donor Relations News

Reconciliation in action

April 24, 2025 — 
$2-million gift from Winnipeg-based Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada shines a light on corporate commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

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Survivors and NCTR staff present gift to Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada.

Donor Relations News

Canada Life and Power Corporation of Canada make $2-million gift to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

April 15, 2025 — 
The gift will help create a new, permanent home to accommodate the Centre’s growing work and guide our country on its path to truth and reconciliation

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Mickael Gier in Spain

Donor Relations News

International experiences shape the future of business leaders

March 31, 2025 — 
Donor support empowers students like Mickael to learn from diverse peers, gain fresh perspectives on business and life, and thrive in a globally connected world.

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Two dental students working on a mold of a mouth.

Donor Relations News

A legacy of care

March 31, 2025 — 
From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

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Andrew, Donald, John, Margaret, William and Bette MacDiarmid

Donor Relations News

The heartwarming legacy of generational giving in the MacDiarmid family

March 28, 2025 — 
The MacDiarmid family’s legacy of generosity continues to shape communities through their steadfast support of education and local causes.

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group picture including Star Wars characters for world premiere of Star Wars-Ojibwe version at Winnipeg Centennial Concert Hall on Aug. 8, 2024

10 top stories for a newsworthy 2024

December 9, 2024 — 
A curated list of the stories that drew readers to UM Today this year.

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Donor Relations News

Building a brighter future through philanthropy

November 13, 2024 — 
On this National Philanthropy Day, the University of Manitoba extends its deepest gratitude to all our donors. Your generosity has profoundly advanced our mission to promote learning and well-being in Manitoba, Canada and the world.

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