Impact of Giving
Helping arts students benefit from the co-op experience
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: December 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students, Donor Stories, Scholarships and Bursaries
UNB graduates John and Laura Runcie drew on their own memories of university life in establishing a co-op bursary program for arts students on the Saint John campus.John (BA’12) and Laura (BN’13) say they both received financial support from UNB during their undergraduate years and realize how much it helped them succeed in their studies.John said he wishes there had been a co-op...
Read the full postUndergrad researcher a superstar in the lab
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: December 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Innovation
Lauren McGrath’s passion for science research was ignited at UNB before she even had begun her first year.Lauren was a high school student in 2019 when UNB Fredericton hosted the Canada-Wide Science Fair. She said that presenting her research to a national audience made her realize she could pursue science as a career. “It was amazing to me,” she said. “It put me on the...
Read the full postUNB family leaves enduring legacy for students and colleagues
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: December 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Donor Stories, Bequests
Professor Jack Iwanicki and his wife, Eileen (Haworth), made many students feel welcome in their 31 years of service to UNB. Students and faculty members will continue to benefit from their generosity thanks to the couple’s $2.8-million bequest in support of student financial aid, engagement and faculty research.Jack joined UNB’s department of philosophy in 1965. Eileen worked for...
Read the full postUNB advancing artificial intelligence and data science with $2.5 million commitment
UNB Newsroom
Posted: November 24, 2022 9:00:00 AM AST
Category: Donor Stories, News and Events
University of New Brunswick (UNB) alumnus Dick Carpenter (BA’72) and the McKenna Institute are pleased to announce a gift of $2.5 million to advance the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science at UNB. AI and data science have become essential elements in the creation of effective digital products and services. AI depends on large data sets for developing reliable...
Read the full postNovember 29 is Giving Tuesday
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: November 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events
November 29 is Giving Tuesday, a day to celebrate the generosity of our donors. Thanks to UNB supporters, our students have opportunities to succeed with scholarships and bursaries, library resources and more. Watch current Alumni Legacy Scholarship recipient, Emma Stephen, tell us what it means to receive support from UNB alumni. To celebrate our tradition of alumni giving back, we hope to see...
Read the full postUNB announces $1.25 million commitment to digital education for economically disadvantaged communities
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: October 21, 2022 1:30:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Donor Stories
The Joyce Family Foundation and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are pleased to announce a gift of $1.25 million in support of The Promise Partnership peer-to-peer mentoring and tutoring program. The gift will be used to create The Promise Partnership Digital Literacy Initiative. This initiative will see UNB’s successful Promise Partnership peer-to-peer mentoring and tutoring program...
Read the full postUNB announces $2.8 million commitment to benefit students
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: October 5, 2022 4:00:00 PM ADT
Category: News and Events, Donor Stories
The estate of Jack and Eileen Iwanicki and the University of New Brunswick are pleased to announce a gift of $2.8 million in support of students and faculty. It is among the largest gifts ever made to UNB from a faculty member. The gift was committed as a bequest by UNB professor Jack A. Iwanicki, who taught philosophy on the Fredericton campus for 31 years. The bequest includes support for...
Read the full postUNB names Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation
UNB Newsroom
Posted: October 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events
The McKenna Institute and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are pleased to announce that Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Kent has been named the inaugural Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation. Based within UNB’s faculty of computer science, the Barrett Chair will advance the faculty’s mission while furthering its shared goals with the McKenna Institute to drive...
Read the full postUNB opens $1 million Shankar Computer Science Laboratory
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Donor Stories, News and Events
The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is pleased to announce a gift of $1 million to establish the Shankar Computer Science Laboratory. The 1,900 square foot state-of-the art laboratory was created through the generous support of alumnus Subramonian Shankar. It includes 74 workstation class machines and, in an historic first for UNB, an additional 70 machines with infrastructure allowing access...
Read the full postMcKenna Scholars Program at UNB grows with $300,000 gift from John Khoury
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 15, 2022 11:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Donor Stories, News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
John Khoury The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has announced a $300,000 gift from John Khoury to support women and Indigenous students studying in UNB’s faculty of computer science. The most recent addition to the prestigious McKenna Scholars Program at UNB, the John Khoury Scholarships are valued at $15,000 each. They will be awarded annually to four...
Read the full postUNB and Irving Oil announce $2-million commitment to benefit students
UNB Newsroom
Posted: September 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students, News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
Photos: (L-R) Estella Calderon, Veronica Garcia, Kaley Paul and Chani Salomon. Irving Oil and the University of New Brunswick (UNB) are pleased to announce student support totalling $2 million, including the establishment of $40,000 scholarships as well as bursaries to help more young people access education. The $2-million gift was committed by Irving Oil as part of...
Read the full postWelcoming UNB's 2022 Schulich Leaders, Recipients of Canada's Most Coveted Scholarships
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: August 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries, News and Events, Creating Opportunities for Students
UNB proudly welcomes the recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships!Isaac Buckingham, 17, is a recipient of the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship. A graduate of Corner Brook Regional High School in Corner Brook, Nfld., Buckingham is entering the bachelor of science in engineering program. Buckingham was selected for his outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements,...
Read the full postFrank and Julie McKenna establish scholarship for UNB students from Miramichi
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: August 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries, Creating Opportunities for Students, Donor Stories
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) has announced a $300,000 gift from The Hon. Frank McKenna, PC, OC, ONB, QC, and Julie McKenna to establish the Frank McKenna Computer Science Scholarship at UNB.Awarded to students from Miramichi-area high schools and valued at up to $15,000, the Frank McKenna Computer Science Scholarship is the latest addition to the prestigious...
Read the full postUNB Announces Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship recipients for 2022-23
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: July 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
From left to right: Katelyn LeBlanc, Kiersten Hamilton, Morgan Haslett, Ava Yerxa and Ruhamma Zaheeb. Photos: Submitted The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the Arthur and Sandra Irving Primrose Scholarship at UNB Saint John. This year’s recipients are Kiersten Hamilton, Morgan Haslett, Katelyn LeBlanc, Ava Yerxa and Ruhamma Zaheeb. The Arthur...
Read the full postUNB announces 2022 Beaverbrook Scholars
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: June 29, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of New Brunswick is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the Beaverbrook Scholars Award, rewarding New Brunswick’s most exceptional students for their academic abilities and community involvement. This year’s recipients are Mary Debly, Dominique Drost and Hearty Uy. The Beaverbrook Scholars Award is valued at $50,000 over four years and is awarded to outstanding...
Read the full postUNB and JDI announce 2022 leadership scholarship recipients
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: June 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of New Brunswick and J.D. Irving, Limited are pleased to announce the 2022 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 one of the university's most prestigious awards. “Supporting capable young New Brunswickers with...
Read the full postUNB announces Currie Scholars for 2022-23
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: May 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Scholarships and Bursaries
Four outstanding high school students are winners of the prestigious Currie Undergraduate Scholarships at the University of New Brunswick. The scholarships, valued at $65,000 each, were established in 2004 by one of Canada’s most accomplished business leaders and philanthropists, UNB Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Richard J. Currie, who was a Beaverbrook Scholar as a young man. Each year, the...
Read the full postUkrainian Students Support Fund needs your help
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: May 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Creating Opportunities for Students
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many of us have searched for ways we can help Ukrainians whose lives have been uprooted by war. At UNB, we have been exploring options for assistance we can offer as a university. The most direct way for our university to have an impact on this crisis is by supporting students. UNB has a longstanding and proud tradition of supporting students in need. The...
Read the full postUNB and McKenna Institute announce Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation
UNB Newsroom
Posted: May 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events, Donor Stories
The McKenna Institute and the University of New Brunswick are pleased to announce the launch of the Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation, funded by a $2.5-million commitment from Edward (Ed) and William (Bill) Barrett. Based within UNB Fredericton’s faculty of computer science, the Barrett Chair in Entrepreneurship for Digital Transformation will further the...
Read the full postUNB and McKenna Institute announce McKenna Fellow in Digital Education
UNB Newsroom
Posted: March 30, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: News and Events
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced the launch of the McKenna Fellow program and the appointment of the inaugural McKenna Fellow in Digital Education, Matt McGuire. The McKenna Fellow program supports collaboration across industry, academia and government, engaging stakeholders, faculty and graduate students to ensure good ideas are examined and...
Read the full postMcKenna Scholars Program at UNB expands with gift from Dwight and Fay Fraser
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: February 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Creating Opportunities for Students, News and Events
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick announces that Dwight and Fay Fraser are contributing $100,000 to establish a scholarship for computer science students from Carleton County. The Dwight and Fay Fraser Scholarship, valued at $4,000 over four years, will be awarded to students enrolled in the bachelor of computer science or bachelor of science in computer science degree...
Read the full postHarvard dreams come true for UNB grad
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: January 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: News and Events
Jackson Weir is living the dream at Harvard University where he has recently enrolled in the biological and biomedical PhD program months after graduating with honours from the University of New Brunswick.Growing up in Saint John, Jackson often had what he called a “distant dream” about attending Harvard but it was his highly successful undergraduate years on UNB’s Fredericton...
Read the full postSchulich Leaders reflect on first semester
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: January 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Scholarships and Bursaries, News and Events
UNB’s newest Schulich Leaders are both grateful to the Schulich Leaders Network for helping them adjust to university life. Julien Hache of Chelmsford, NB, and Matthew Toms-Zuberec of Calgary, AB, are the University of New Brunswick’s 2021-22 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships. Launched in 2012 by Canadian business leader and philanthropist Seymour Schulich,...
Read the full post50 years of giving
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: January 19, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Donor Stories, News and Events
His UNB education changed his life, so for 50 years Gordon Tracy Alexander (BScE ’48) has shown his gratitude by giving back to UNB.Gordon came to UNB in 1944, aged 17, from a tiny school in Fredericton Junction. He credits the Lord Beaverbook Entrance Scholarship with opening the door to a university education, giving him the opportunity to fulfil his dream of becoming a civil...
Read the full postResearch for a better tomorrow
Development and Donor Relations
Posted: January 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Innovation, News and Events, Tribute Gifts
What makes the UNB experience unique? For student Sarah Lunney, it is the opportunity to pursue studies with the potential to generate real impact at the community level. In 2020-21, Sarah became the inaugural recipient of the Rosemary Aicher Health & Environment Research Experience (HERE) Award. The award enables UNB Saint John students...
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