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Celebrating a Partnership for Change

November 10, 2022 — 
A partnership between UM and the Mastercard Foundation’s EleV program will support thousands of Indigenous young people on their postsecondary journey

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Alumni step up for nursing students

November 10, 2022 — 
Support from alumni helps nursing students complete education and enter the healthcare field

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Renewed support helps hundreds of new Indigenous students bridge the gap to post-secondary learning

November 10, 2022 — 
Qualico pledged another $1 million for programming and supports to help ensure the university transition is smooth for Indigenous students joining UM.

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Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Kwan standing together.

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The Kwan Family Bursary – Continuing a Legacy of Giving

November 4, 2022 — 
UM alum continues legacy of hard work and value of education through scholarship named for their parents.

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Keenan Karish walks in front of university building.

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Scholarship helps make university dream a reality for a first-year student

November 2, 2022 — 
Scholarship supports make it possible for student to focus on studies while transitioning form an urban setting to a post-secondary education.

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Donor Stu Clark wearing a black suit smiling and talking to Asper MBA students.

Supporting entrepreneurial dreams for 25 years

October 14, 2022 — 
The Stu Clark Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCCE) at the Asper School of Business is celebrating 25 years of supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of University of Manitoba students. With 500+ Venture Coach meetings, more than $750,000 in prize money given to student ventures, and with 1250+ students from all over North America having participated in SCCE competitions – there's lots to celebrate.

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Cultural changemakers to receive honorary degrees at UM 55th Fall Convocation

October 12, 2022 — 
Convocation ceremonies at the University of Manitoba celebrate new graduates as well as bestow honorary degrees upon exceptional individuals who have achieved pre-eminence in the advancement of science, culture, scholarship and leadership.

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Dr. Ed Jurkowski, Vanessa Koldinges and Susan Hinds stand in front of new sign.

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Wawanesa Insurance invests in UM’s iconic Taché Hall

September 14, 2022 — 
Recent event took place to unveil the name for the newly named Wawanesa Insurance Lounge at Taché Hall

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50 years of connection

September 12, 2022 — 
Asper alum Don Keatch [BComm/72], feels the collegiality and strong connection within the Commerce class of 1972 is thanks to the small number of students in the program at the time.

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A Ukrainian flag superimposed with two hands shaking in the form of a heart.

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Emergency Bursary ensures students can continue pursuing their dreams in times of crisis

July 13, 2022 — 
The Emergency Bursary Fund is a crucial resource for students during difficult times. To date, this fund has supported 28 Ukrainian students in crisis and 118 students in total, thanks to more than $300,000 from our generous UM giving community.

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