Philanthropy News Archive
The Asper Foundation creates unprecedented new entrance bursary
October 18, 2019 —
The Asper Foundation has announced a $5-million gift to the University of Manitoba designed to remove barriers for students demonstrating financial need
UM mourns passing of distinguished alumna Kathleen M. Richardson, C.C., O.M.
September 16, 2019 —
Kathleen Richardson, one of Manitoba’s most generous patrons of arts and culture, died on September 14, 2019
Asper School of Business
Get your shine on for cystic fibrosis!
September 12, 2019 —
It’s hard to miss 200+ volunteers in bright orange t-shirts. At the U of M, this can mean only one thing – it’s Shinerama season.
U of M welcomes two Schulich Leader Scholarship recipients this fall
August 6, 2019 —
Mia Battad, a student at Balmoral Hall School and Nikolaus Reichert of Garden City Collegiate have each been awarded the Schulich Leader Scholarship
Alumni
Finding their spark
June 28, 2019 —
Students & alumni thrive under Stu Clark’s legacy and continued leadership
Wpg. Free Press: Alum donates $10 million to Asper School of Business
June 17, 2019 —
Stu Clark, a class of 1976 University of Manitoba commerce grad, has made another huge gift to the Asper School of Business
University welcomes $10 million gift, new graduate school
June 14, 2019 —
Transformational gift to Front and Centre campaign will enhance the I.H. Asper School of Business’ role
New support for future leaders
June 11, 2019 —
Province invests $2.5M in James W. Burns Leadership Institute
Name unveiled for leadership institute
June 4, 2019 —
The legacy of the late James Burns, one of Canada’s most prominent business leaders, has been bolstered
Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians are recipients of honorary degrees at U of M’s 140th Spring Convocation
May 31, 2019 —
Each year, the U of M bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancements