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A world of opportunity

28 October 2025

Adrianna MacPherson

Siblings Kal Prabhakar, Ganesh Murdeshwar and Nandita Chakravarti.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Murdeshwar Family

9 July 2025

Adrianna MacPherson

Hear from Rekha Kulshreshtha on how her education led to a new life, and a tough choice.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Rekha Kulshreshtha

2 April 2025

Niall McKenna

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Faces of Philanthropy: Alison Jones

8 November 2024

Anna Schmidt

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Faces of Philanthropy: Lawrence Mysak

8 November 2024

Anna Schmidt

Students participate in a geology field school. Students like these are supported by Seisware's support, which provides them with industry software during their education.

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Students develop industry-ready skills in geoscience thanks to Alberta-based software company SeisWare

1 May 2024

Donna McKinnon

Entrepreneur and Faculty of Science alumna establishes the Joan Ethier Women in Science Award — and shares her thoughts on the importance of mentorship and support.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Joan Ethier

8 March 2022

Andrew Lyle

Tony and Paulette Lashuk.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Paulette & Tony Lashuk

9 February 2022

News Staff

Support by chemist Manley Johnston ('64 BSc (Hons)), will fund the Manley and Marian Johnston Professorship in Chemistry, driving forward research in chemistry and support for the next generation of scientists.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Manley Johnston

11 January 2022

Andrew Lyle

Peter family donates one-of-a-kind painting by Costa Rican artist Hector Burke to Faculty of Science.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Leona Peter

15 December 2021

Leona Peter

Hear from Alexandra Sheppard on how the Douglas M Sheppard Memorial Scholarship carries on her father’s legacy—and has so far supported 77 students in their studies.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Alexandra Sheppard

5 November 2021

Andrew Lyle

To PSCL, supporting the generation of leaders is an important way to foster the spirit of innovation—both as an employer and as a member of the innovation ecosystem in Edmonton and Alberta.

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Innovation and the next generation: Process Solutions Canada Limited

8 October 2021

Andrew Lyle

Former Faculty of Science alumnus shares how the legacy of his supervisor Richard Peter inspires him to support students today.

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A legacy of inspiration: Murray Wiegand

14 September 2021

Andrew Lyle

Margaret-Ann Armour, pictured at the opening of the school named in her honour.

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Honouring an incredible legacy: The Margaret-Ann Armour Student Advising Centre

12 January 2021

Andrew Lyle

In 2019, Jensen began funding the Susan Jensen Indigenous Support Endowment, the first support endowment in the Faculty of Science for Indigenous students, supporting students via scholarships, bursaries, and fees for equipment and conferences.

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Supporting the next generation of Indigenous scientists

11 January 2021

Andrew Lyle

Randy and Audrey Lomnes, pictured here on vacation, share how a legacy of attendance at the University of Alberta that began with Randy’s parents nearly 90 years ago laid the foundation for their legacy of philanthropy.

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Faces of Philanthropy: From one generation to the next with Randy and Audrey Lomnes

6 October 2020

Andrew Lyle

Andrew Scholte, Faculty of Science alumnus, is supporting the next generation of scientists.

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Chemistry grad focused on supporting student success

6 April 2020

Katie Willis

Alumna and Faculty of Science supporter Lorna Stickel, pictured leaning against a tree outside.

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Planning for a better future: Faces of Philanthropy - Lorna Stickel

6 March 2020

Andrew Lyle

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An environment of innovation: Faces of Philanthropy - Larry & Rosa Wang

3 January 2020

Andrew Lyle

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Genetics and generosity: Faces of Philanthropy - Teresa Brychcy

1 November 2019

Andrew Lyle

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Cherished memories and honoured ones: Faces of Philanthropy - Ross & Hedy Denham

1 October 2019

Andrew Lyle

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The support of support staff: Faces of Philanthropy - Helen Biltek

3 September 2019

Andrew Lyle

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Building relationships: Faces of Philanthropy - Faculty of Science Advancement Team

2 April 2019

Jennifer Pascoe

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Post-docs, staff, faculty, professors emeriti: Science's many faces of philanthropy

5 March 2019

Andrew Lyle

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Critical thinking and paying it forward: Faces of Philanthropy - Riad Bacchus

5 February 2019

Andrew Lyle

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Prepared for success: Faces of Philanthropy - Hannah Cheung Beird

9 January 2019

Andrew Lyle

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A match made at U of A: Faces of Philanthropy - Marlene Reynolds

1 December 2018

Andrew Lyle

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The UAlberta donation seemed a natural fit

1 November 2018

Matt Kingston

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The academic advantage: how professor emeritus pays it forward

1 October 2018

Matt Kingston

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Faces of Philanthropy - David Robertson

4 September 2018

Andrew Lyle