UM’s new prairie crops and soils research facility poised to be a global leader in the agri-food sector

Prairie soils and crops facility rendering

UM’s new prairie crops and soils research facility poised to be a global leader in the agri-food sector

July 25, 2023 —
UM’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is poised to take its place on the global stage, boost economic growth in Canada, while enhancing food security and agricultural sustainability across the world.

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UM student Ysabelle Centeno is grateful to The Asper Foundation after receiving The Asper Foundation Entrance Bursary.

Donor Relations

The Asper Foundation opens doors, creates opportunities for students

July 20, 2023 —
Over 80 students have benefited from entrance bursary

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From left to right, Isbister Scholarship recipients John Vail (’56), Calvin Loi (’20) and Kezia Wong (who is a current student) sat on a panel at the 2023 Isbister Legacy Society luncheon on May 11.

Alumni

Isbister’s legacy lives on through student scholarship recipients

July 20, 2023 —
Celebrating 140 years of the Isbister Legacy Society—scholarship recipients discuss how donor support has changed their lives

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Rick Zillman (right) founded the Miaw Jin Scholarship, to be given out for the first time this year, in memory of his wife of 48 years, Paulina (left).

A journey of education, love, and legacy

July 20, 2023 —
To carry on his wife’s legacy of helping students, UM alumnus and retiree decided to make a planned gift to UM to fund a scholarship in her name.

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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry graduate Dr. Jones Young has supported UM by establishing the Dr. Jones and Katie Young Scholarship in Dentistry and funding the Dr. Jones Young Student Lounge.

Donor Relations

Donor’s generosity impacting the next generation of Dentistry graduates

July 20, 2023 —
UM alum Dr. Jones Young reflects on the importance of giving back

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UM will host a new Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, which will advance the global potato industry in part through hands-on fieldwork.

Groundbreaking initiative sets Manitoba on path to become global potato industry leader

July 20, 2023 —
UM will soon be home to a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability thanks to generous donations totaling more than $1.3 million from 19 partners in the potato industry.

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Ribbon is cut by three officials in front of learning hub.

Donor Relations

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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Student stands in front of admin building.

Donor Relations

Alumni step up for nursing students

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

Alumni, college of nursing, donor relations, Gratitude Report, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

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Donor Relations

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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