#AccessUM News Archive
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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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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
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
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Access student makes her grandfather proud
March 26, 2021 —
“I am doing it for my grandfather. He was really proud of me." - Kiana Tait
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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
Kinesiology student appreciates support and resources of Access Program
January 28, 2021 —
I definitely recommend "Access to anyone starting university. Access goes above and beyond to provide us with support. I can’t imagine my university experience without it." - Taylor Tutkaluke
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Access instructor recognized with 2019 Merit Award
September 28, 2020 —
“I hope it helps to shine a light on Access. It’s the best teaching gig. This has been a unique opportunity to take the science I have learned and direct it in an important way, providing our students with extra support. I am helping more students to have access to a science education.” - Emily McKinnon
School of Art
A Creation Story illustrated on glass
October 18, 2019 —
“Pay attention. Don’t get ahead of yourself. The moment is right now. That’s what the stories are about.” - Victoria McIntosh
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Student works on degree, making a difference
October 18, 2019 —
"Access gave me the confidence to go to university and pursue my dreams" - Prairie-Rose Hapa
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From chemistry to medicine and helping others succeed
October 18, 2019 —
“I find I share a lot of the same values as different students attending Access. So with that, I’m able to create cultural relationships, make friends, and it gives me a sense of purpose on campus.” - Brandon Wozniak