#AccessUM News Archive
![Mom with Indigenous graduate wearing graduation stole and holding certificate](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ashley-Access-Grad-Mom-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Access Program Graduation Celebration 2023-2024
May 17, 2024 —
“It still feels very surreal. It is very special." - Ashley Monture
![Photo of a family group of 10 people smiling by trees.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rachel-Simpson-Access-grad-and-family-150x150.jpeg)
Extended Education
Graduates celebrate at Access Program Graduation 2022-2023
May 23, 2023 —
“Access provides the support you need, no matter your age. Once you jump over fear, the sky is the limit. For me, it means so much to celebrate with my community that supported me throughout.” - Rachel Simpson
![Indigenous student with star blanket and medallion.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/April-Quill-UM-Today-article-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students
December 15, 2022 —
“This is a huge honour to be recognized for my accomplishments. It is validating and it reminds me of the strength it took to get here." - April Quill
![Two people stand beside an easel with art on it.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Wanbdi-and-Victoria-with-Access-art-piece-at-unveiling-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Access Program art piece unveiled
October 14, 2022 —
“We wanted an image to represent all we do and all we are. We were provided with this image.” - Diedre Desmarais
![Access Program students celebrate graduation.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Access-Program-Graduation-Celebration78660143-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Grads celebrate at Access Program Graduation Celebration
June 3, 2022 —
'I never thought I would attend university in my life... And now, because of Access, I am here... To be there and honoured meant a lot to me. I was truly touched,' - Tyler Koswin
![Jesse McGregor hosts the Access virtual grad celebration](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jesse-McGregor-Access-grad-host-150x150.png)
Extended Education
Access Program hosts virtual graduation celebration
May 27, 2021 —
Celebrating the success of 33 students who earned degrees in wide range of disciplines
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Extended Education
Access undergrad student publishes paper in scientific journal
April 12, 2021 —
“I was very grateful to work with Kevin. He was an excellent teacher. He helped to shape me into a better researcher. He inspired me.” - Christie Lavallée
![student smiles](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mark-Mercer-Access-H-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Father goes back to school to be a dietitian
March 26, 2021 —
“I was thinking of university and Access was just what I was looking for. It is what someone like me needs. I was very excited to know it was here for us.” - Mark Mercer
![student smiles](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Kiana-Tait-Access-H-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Access student makes her grandfather proud
March 26, 2021 —
“I am doing it for my grandfather. He was really proud of me." - Kiana Tait
![The path to Migizii Agamik in winter](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Winter-path-to-Migizii-Agamik-150x150.jpg)
Extended Education
Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards for Access Program students
February 17, 2021 —
“I really love living in the North, being on the land, near the water, with the people. This is my home. These are my people. I want to give back." - Sandi Hart