Impact of Giving

A History of Philanthropy at the University of New Brunswick

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Category: Donor Stories , Scholarships and Bursaries , Creating Opportunities for Students , News and Events



Pictured above: Sir George E. Foster (BA 1868, LLD 1894) made a proposal in 1923: the establishment of a $500,000 endowment fund, supported by donations from alumni and other friends of the university. He announced that he himself would guarantee $50,000 in contributions. The story of philanthropy at UNB spans the last century and beyond. From our first informal campaign, with a goal of half a...

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Two $100,000 endowments will fund Indigenous student research at UNB and STU

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Category: News and Events



Former lieutenant governor Graydon Nicholas called it a great example of “reconcili-action.” At an event in Fredericton on June 21, attended by Nicholas, it was announced that entrepreneur and conservationist J.W. (Bud) Bird had established two $100,000 endowments to fund annual Indigenous student research projects at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and St. Thomas University...

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UNB and JDI announce 2023 leadership scholarship recipients

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Category: News and Events



The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB. Valued at $10,000 per year and renewable for up to four years, the J.D. Irving, Limited NB Leadership Scholarship at UNB is among the university's most prestigious awards. “Supporting capable young New Brunswickers with...

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Eaton family renews Fredrik S. Eaton Chair in Canadian Army Studies

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: May 23, 2023

Category: News and Events



The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Catherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $1 million to make permanent the Fredrik S. Eaton Chair in Canadian Army Studies. The chair is housed within the Brigadier Milton F. Gregg, VC, Centre for the Study of War and Society on UNB’s Fredericton campus. A UNB alumnus, Dr. Fredrik S. Eaton, O.C.,...

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Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation invests $100,000 in nursing education

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: May 23, 2023

Category: News and Events



The University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $100,000 in support of education for nurses at Horizon Health Network’s Saint John Regional Hospital. The Foundation’s gift will establish the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation Transforming Health Care Fund. The announcement was made on May 11 in celebration...

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The McKenna Institute at UNB Announces $200,000 gift from Wesley and Patricia Armour Foundation in support of digital literacy

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

Category: News and Events



The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce a $200,000 gift from the Wesley and Patricia Armour Foundation in support of digital literacy for underserved youth in the Moncton region.This gift will support the growing Promise Partnership Digital Literacy Initiative, first announced in October 2022. UNB has provided successful peer-to-peer mentoring and...

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The McKenna Institute and UNB announce $300,000 gift toward digital sustainability

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Category: News and Events



The McKenna Institute and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are pleased to announce a $300,000 commitment from Sackville, N.B. business and community leaders Jane and Mike Wilson (BScChE’75) in support of digital sustainability in New Brunswick, as well as environmental sustainability through a digital lens.This gift funds the Wilson-McKenna Fellow in Digital Sustainability and the...

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Harrison McCain Young Scholars Awards recipients announced for 2022-2023

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

Category: News and Events



Photo: Dr. Amy Scott with a member of the UNB Bioarchaeology Field School in Louisbourg, NS. Ten outstanding young faculty members at UNB have greater support for research, publishing and teaching, thanks to the Harrison McCain Young Scholars Awards. Supported by funding from the Harrison McCain Foundation, the awards have supported more than 100 young scholars at UNB since their inception in...

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BMO, UNB announce $2 million commitment to sports and entrepreneurship

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Jan 23, 2023

Category: News and Events



BMO Financial Group (BMO) and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) today announced a gift of $2 million in support of student achievement in entrepreneurship. This major gift reflects the value BMO places on educating future generations, professional development, and creating opportunities for young Canadians to engage in sport. BMO’s 10-year gift includes: $1 million to resurface the...

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UNB breaks ground on Engineering Commons thanks to $1.1 million alumni gift

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

Category: News and Events



FREDERICTON - It was raining heavily on Nov. 25, but University of New Brunswick Chancellor Allison McCain and President and Vice-Chancellor Paul J. Mazerolle were smiling as they hefted their shovels for a ceremonial groundbreaking. Standing in the lobby of Head Hall, flanked by artist’s renderings of what the renovated structure will look like, UNB’s senior leaders formally...

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