Donor Relations News Archive
Influential business leader and revered role model Indra Nooyi announced as 2022 IDEA recipient
December 7, 2021 —
Will be presented with the IDEA award at the 2022 IDEA dinner on May 3
December 7, 2021 —
Will be presented with the IDEA award at the 2022 IDEA dinner on May 3
UM alumnus Dr. Ernest Rady receives 2021 IDEA award
November 19, 2021 —
Visionary Dr. Ernest Rady honoured at IDEA event to celebrate his community impact and leadership
November 19, 2021 —
Visionary Dr. Ernest Rady honoured at IDEA event to celebrate his community impact and leadership
Faculty, staff and retirees provide critical student support
April 21, 2021 —
Thanks to the generosity of UM faculty, staff and retirees, $382,905.81 was raised through a total of 612 donors this past year
April 21, 2021 —
Thanks to the generosity of UM faculty, staff and retirees, $382,905.81 was raised through a total of 612 donors this past year
UM Food Bank alleviates financial stress during pandemic
April 6, 2021 —
Responding to the unique needs of the pandemic, UM changed the way the food bank supports students. Faculty, staff and retirees have stepped up to support the cause.
April 6, 2021 —
Responding to the unique needs of the pandemic, UM changed the way the food bank supports students. Faculty, staff and retirees have stepped up to support the cause.
Students News
$30 million distributed to support UM students during 2019-20 academic year
March 16, 2021 —
Financial Aid a key part of responding to the needs of students during the pandemic
March 16, 2021 —
Financial Aid a key part of responding to the needs of students during the pandemic
Donor Relations News
Alumnus creates scholarship for Black law students
February 2, 2021 —
The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship is the first scholarship of its kind at UM
February 2, 2021 —
The David Sowemimo Law Entrance Scholarship is the first scholarship of its kind at UM
Donor Relations News
‘Too important to leave to half the population’
January 5, 2021 —
Though enrolment has steadily increased over the decades, female students remain a minority in computer science – something a group of alumni want to fix
January 5, 2021 —
Though enrolment has steadily increased over the decades, female students remain a minority in computer science – something a group of alumni want to fix
Dr. Martin Brotman tribute
December 23, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba has lost a distinguished alumnus and lifetime friend of our university community, Dr. Martin Brotman, [BSc(Med)/62, MD/62, DSc/09].
December 23, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba has lost a distinguished alumnus and lifetime friend of our university community, Dr. Martin Brotman, [BSc(Med)/62, MD/62, DSc/09].
Donor Relations News
‘When you have a chance to share, you do’
December 16, 2020 —
Alumni Donald and Elaine Triggs announce a $1M gift for a new bursary program for high potential students with financial need, from any faculty or field of study.
December 16, 2020 —
Alumni Donald and Elaine Triggs announce a $1M gift for a new bursary program for high potential students with financial need, from any faculty or field of study.
UM community philanthropists honoured
November 13, 2020 —
The Manitoba chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will recognize three leaders of the Front and Centre Campaign – Paul Soubry, Michael Nesbitt and John Kearsey – for their philanthropic activities
November 13, 2020 —
The Manitoba chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will recognize three leaders of the Front and Centre Campaign – Paul Soubry, Michael Nesbitt and John Kearsey – for their philanthropic activities