Suzanne Fortier

• McGill University removes contentious statue of founder James McGill from downtown campus

  The statue of university founder James McGill was removed from campus Friday afternoon to undergo repairs after it was damaged following vandalism over the weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2021
  
• Late Montreal teacher continues to put students first with $4.8 million gift to McGill University

  "She just had this thirst and passion for knowledge and learning," said Marsh's great nephew Rob Groulx, from his home in Ontario.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
  
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• McGill University principal defends decision not to divest from fossil fuels after prof quits

  The principal of McGill University is defending the institution's commitment to reducing carbon emissions after a professor resigned over its refusal to divest from the fossil fuel industry.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2020
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• McGill University hopes to raise $2B with fundraising campaign

  Hundreds gathered under large white tents as the university unveiled an $2-billion fundraising endeavour.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2019
• McGill drops controversial Redmen name

  For the 2019-20 athletic season, the men’s varsity teams will be known instead as the McGill teams.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
• McGill University receives $200M donation, single-largest gift in Canadian history

  The McCall MacBain Foundation has donated $200 million to McGill University, considered the single-largest gift in Canadian history.

  Education

  Feb 13, 2019
• McGill postpones decision on changing controversial Redmen team name

  Principal Suzanne Fortier said in a statement that she's postponing a final decision due to a high volume of messages expressing opinions on whether the Redmen name should be dropped.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2019
• McGill creates new hub for mental-health and wellness services

  McGill University is building a new hub for all mental health-related services.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2019
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• Aldo Group founder donates $25M to new McGill University business school

  Aldo Bensadoun, founder of the Aldo Group, has donated $25 million to McGill University to fund a new business program, the Bensadoun School of Retail Management.

  Education

  Nov 16, 2018
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• McGill University investigating allegations of anti-Semitism in students’ society election

  A student politician from McGill University is claiming he lost a re-election vote because he is Jewish.

  Education

  Oct 27, 2017