Impact of Giving

UNB’s Betts/Wilbur Memorial Scholarship endowment exceeds $8 million with $1.35 million gift

UNB Newsroom

Posted: October 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: News and Events, Bequests



The University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced yesterday that its largest scholarship endowment, the Betts/Wilbur Memorial Scholarship, has grown to more than $8 million thanks to a generous bequest of $1.35 million from the late Drs. David and Wendy Betts. Click here to learn more about the Betts, and their prestigious scholarship.

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The Uppals: A lifetime of recording memories and a bequest to ensure futures

Development and Donor Relations

Posted: October 18, 2024 4:00:00 PM ADT

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



Mahendra and Audrey Uppal like to say that their story is simple. They retired after long careers in photography, they now operate a hospitality business from their lovely home overlooking the St. John River, and they have decided to leave the bulk of their estate to the University of New Brunswick for scholarships. It’s simple, but not straightforward. The Uppals had no previous...

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UNB announces $2.2-million commitment to benefit students

UNB Newsroom

Posted: October 16, 2024 12:00:00 AM ADT

Category: Creating Opportunities for Students, News and Events, Bequests



The estate of Dr. Margot Roach (BSc’55, DSc’81) and the University of New Brunswick are pleased to announce a gift of $2.2 million in support of students in physics and medicine. This generous bequest expands upon Dr. Roach’s lifelong legacy of giving to UNB. Click here to learn more about Dr. Margot Roach and the impact her bequest will have at UNB.

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