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Building a brighter future through philanthropy

November 13, 2024 — 
On this National Philanthropy Day, the University of Manitoba extends its deepest gratitude to all our donors. Your generosity has profoundly advanced our mission to promote learning and well-being in Manitoba, Canada and the world.

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Thomas Rawliuk

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Scholarships are motivating student success

November 13, 2024 — 
UM alum and graduate researcher Thomas Rawliuk is developing research to uncover resilience factors and promote healthier outcomes for all

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Tony Lau in the newly renovated Tony T.K. Lau Global Lounge

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Investing in international students

September 23, 2024 — 
Learn more about UM alum Tony Lau and his contributions to the University of Manitoba

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President Benarroch, the Niznicks and Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis standing at the construction site next to a poster with the rendering of the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre.

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Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick’s passion for dental education and care inspires $5 million gift to the University of Manitoba

September 20, 2024 — 
The gift will support the construction of a new dental clinic, which will be housed in the new Dr. Gerald and Reesa Niznick Centre on the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus. 

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Anamika Anwesha receiving her master's degree

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Giving back what’s been given

September 12, 2024 — 
UM alum Anamika Anwesha’s journey from scholarship recipient to planned giving donor

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Students studying at desks in a public space

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A legacy of support

September 11, 2024 — 
How scholarships, bursaries, and awards at the University of Manitoba transform lives

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Sol LeWitt wall drawing

Desautels Faculty of Music

Curtain rises on UM’s new Desautels Concert Hall

September 4, 2024 — 
The Desautels Concert Hall, a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry campus, opens on September 5.

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UM alum Justin Price and his family

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Turning grief into giving

August 30, 2024 — 
UM alum Justin Price created a memorial scholarship to support young people in their grief journeys

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Allen and Brenda Yost Endowment Fund

St. Paul's College

St. Paul’s College Celebrates the Establishment of the Allen and Brenda Yost Endowment Fund

August 20, 2024 — 
St. Paul’s College is proud to announce the establishment of the Allen and Brenda Yost Endowment Fund, created in 2023 by Brenda Yost (SPC/UM ’70, ’72, ’82) in memory of her late husband, Allen Yost (SPC/UM ’68, ’81).

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Dentist helping patient

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GreenShield grant helps increase dental access for at-risk populations

May 7, 2024 — 
The GreenShield grant not only allowed UM's Centre for Community Oral Health to address barriers many populations face when seeking dental care but also to purchase new equipment.

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