Rise

Rise is a female and gender diverse community dedicated to supporting and empowering student and recent graduate innovators and entrepreneurs to make bigger and bolder decisions in their career and lives. This community provides a space for women and gender diverse individuals to share their experiences, challenges, and successes and network and collaborate with like-minded, driven and ambitious individuals. Members can gain valuable skills and knowledge through workshops, guest speakers, and networking events to help them grow their entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial skillsets. Whether you are a seasoned innovator or entrepreneur or just starting out, this group is an invaluable resource for you.

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Join a supportive community

Be part of a supportive community and network with various women and gender diverse students, recent graduates and successful innovators and entrepreneurs.

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Learn from industry experts

Gain valuable mentorship and actionable expertise from leading MRU alumni and industry experts.

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Engage in hands-on events

Take part in Rise’s dynamic events and activities all developed to provide you tangible support for your future career.

Upcoming Rise meetups

 

Rise community meetup Date
March Rise Event: Coffee & Headshots March 28, 2025
Jessica Lee

 

“Rise has helped me with my career and personal journey by building a supportive community that has helped me build up experiences and the confidence to be my own advocate.”

— Jessica Lee, Computer Information Systems Student

 

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“I had the opportunity to speak at one of the first Rise events, and it was fantastic. The support that Tianna and Diana are providing to female-identifying students is truly inspiring and I can’t wait to see how this community grows.”

— Jamila Kanji