Report on Giving 2022-23
Explore a future
Made by McGill
A word from Principal Saini
Building a more resilient food system
How a growth mindset is transforming student wellness at McGill
Democracy and decency: a policy push to tackle online harms
Empowering Indigenous and Black students for success
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Shedding light on the mysteries of the universe
How genomics is reshaping the healthcare landscape
The big picture
News of the year
Meet McGill’s newest volunteer group, celebrate crowdfunding triumphs, and relive some of the key moments from the past year that brought our community closer together.
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![Third Century Celebration in London](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/third-century-celebrations-home-london-02.jpg)
![Third Century Celebration in London](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/third-century-celebrations-home-london-02.jpg)
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![Headshot of Athena Ko.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Athena-Ko-Quote-Home.jpg)
I am humbled and grateful to be a recipient of the T. F. Rose Bursary as I enter the wonderful, stressful, and rewarding period of clinical clerkship. The learning curve has been steep, but it has shown me the privilege and role I have in the health care system as a future physician.”
Athena Ko, MDCM’22
Recipient of the T. F. Rose Bursary, which was established thanks to a bequest from Sylvia Rose
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[This scholarship] means freedom. It’s as simple as that. The freedom to stop worrying about financing my undergraduate degree and to have the time to discover what truly inspires me to change the world.”
Alexander Lyakishev
Mechanical Engineering student and recipient of a Schulich Leader Scholarship
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![Headshot of Torie Williams.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Torie-Williams-Quote-Home-1.jpg)
Having awards dedicated to Black students helps ensure that our diverse set of accomplishments are celebrated and acknowledged. It's really nice to see Black alumni giving back to the community and making these awards possible.”
Torie Williams, BA’21
Recipient of the Audrea Golding Black Student Leadership Award
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![Headshot of Erin Palmer.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Erin-Palmer-headshot-1.jpg)
The Residency has had a tremendous impact on my development as a pianist and vocal coach. Thanks to the rigorous class schedule and the world-renowned guest artists, this program is truly unique in the world.
Erin PalmerPianist, vocal coach, and member of the inaugural cohort of the McGill-UdeM Piano-Vocal Accompaniment Residency
A year of extraordinary gifts
Did you know that donors are behind some of the most ambitious and forward-thinking initiatives launched at McGill in 2022-23? In this section, we look back at a year of extraordinary gifts from extraordinary supporters, and explore the areas they are choosing to invest in.
![Charles Bronfman speaking at the MISC annual conference.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charles-Bronfman-Milestone-1024x500-1-770x376.jpg)
![Charles Bronfman speaking at the MISC annual conference.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charles-Bronfman-Milestone-1024x500-1-770x376.jpg)
Policy conversations
![A neural network in the brain.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brain-illustration-milestones-770x376.jpg)
![A neural network in the brain.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Brain-illustration-milestones-770x376.jpg)
Understanding the brain
![Habitat 67.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Habitat-67-Milestone-770x376.jpg)
![Habitat 67.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Habitat-67-Milestone-770x376.jpg)
Celebrating Montreal
![Sylvan Adams standing in front of a wall full of sports medals.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sylvan-Adams-Donor-Milestone-1024x500-1-770x376.jpg)
![Sylvan Adams standing in front of a wall full of sports medals.](https://impact.mcgill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sylvan-Adams-Donor-Milestone-1024x500-1-770x376.jpg)
Human health