Impact Stories

Corporate and foundation donors make a significant difference at the University of Alberta. Through your investments in our research, community outreach and students, your gifts strengthen and fulfill the university's promise of uplifting the whole people. Each story reveals why we are proud of our partnerships.

Donors provide a vital $10M to Defeating Diabetes campaign

November 27, 2023

Life-changing breakthroughs for millions of people made possible by donor generosity.
A Family’s Legacy

October 16, 2023

“Ukrainian tradition in my family is that you get as much education as possible, you work hard and you give back to your community,” says Audreen Yaremchuk, ’67 BCom.
A Gift of Life Insurance

October 16, 2023

Dilip Kembhavi, ’74 MEng, ’78 MBA, and his wife Alaka moved to Edmonton in 1972 from a small town in India called Hubli. Dilip completed his undergraduate degree in Hubli and earned a bachelor of engineering in mechanical engineering in 1970.
An investment for generations to come

October 16, 2023

“My first memories of the University of Alberta are wandering around the campus with my grandfather, Norman Bradley,” recalls Dianne Lougheed, ’84 MBA.
Connecting People, Cultures and Nature

May 09, 2023

The Diwan is a new community space at the Aga Khan Garden designed for education and cultural understanding
Transforming Science Fiction into Reality

May 09, 2023

How one professor’s passion is shaping the future of engineering
The Heart of the Indigenous Student Community

May 09, 2023

Donor funded First Peoples’ House helps First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners to achieve personal and academic growth
Devoted Parents in Search of a Cure

May 09, 2023

Colin and Jennifer Quinlan’s gift of $1.25 million in support of diabetes research is all in the name of their daughter Ella
Standing With Ukraine

May 09, 2023

From a country at war, students and researchers find hope through the generosity of donors
Helping students pursue their purpose

April 24, 2023

Pat Ryan discovered her love for computing science at the University of Alberta in 1980. As a first-year student in the School of Business, she took two introductory computing science classes.
“I want the things I do to have an impact - to have a ripple effect.”

April 24, 2023

Neil Salsbury, Bachelor of Education, 2002, has always known that he is passionate about helping others. He grew up in a small town in rural Alberta, where community giving was a big part of the culture.
Making an impact now and into the future

April 24, 2023

Thomas and Patricia Hewitt believe in the value of an education.
Celebrating Women in Philanthropy

October 11, 2022

It was a wonderful experience to see students, alumni and supporters of the University of Alberta at our Women in Philanthropy event in June. We are grateful to all of our panelists for sharing their stories. And most thankful to everyone who joined us in person or virtually.
“Think about what you’d like to do for others. What you feel is important.”

October 11, 2022

A friend of the University of Alberta, who has asked to remain anonymous, sees her legacy gifts as an opportunity to honour her family members and create a legacy for her life’s work.
The delight in helping students be successful

October 11, 2022

Melvina’s been a generous supporter for over 20 years. Born in Edmonton, education was a crucial part of her life growing up. Like her two siblings and father, she’s a graduate of the U of A.
A gift that will last forever

May 26, 2022

Jody and Ken Peck enjoy meeting the recipients of their scholarships and hearing of the positive impact that their endowments have made on the lives of students each year.
Supporting innovation and emerging science

May 04, 2022

"Great universities have great alumni funding, and I want to help encourage more alumni support."
“We can help ensure that the next generation of students can complete their studies”

May 04, 2022

Greg believes it's important for alumni to support University research and student bursaries. He feels so strongly about this that he's included the U of A in his Will.
APPLE Schools helps kids become healthier for life

February 15, 2022

Health promotion program celebrates 15 years of improving physical and mental health for children across Canada.
Estate planning and philanthropy

January 21, 2022

There is no question that one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones is to make sure your Will and estate are in order.