Giving to UCalgary
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Philanthropy at UCalgary: $182M in action
From the big gifts that make headlines across the country to the thousands of others that add up to create tremendous momentum, philanthropy is a cornerstone of excellence at the University of Calgary. There’s hardly a student, faculty, project or facility on our campus that hasn’t been touched by the generosity of donors. And behind each gift is a caring heart and a bold vision: to create positive, lasting change.
Longtime friendship inspires legacy gift to Hotchkiss Brain Institute
A US$12.5-million injection of funding from the late T. Boone Pickens, a renowned American philanthropist, energy industry giant and close friend of institute namesake Harley Hotchkiss, is bringing new opportunities for brain and mental health research at the University of Calgary.
World-class quantum research — right here in Alberta
Initiated by a group of visionary donors, the $25-million Quantum Horizons Alberta (QHA) imitative brings together UCalgary and the universities of Alberta and Lethbridge grow Alberta's already considerable capacity, attract top talent to the province, and train the next generation of scientists.
Celebrating Joan Snyder’s legacy
Joan Snyder was a visionary philanthropist, “grandmother of Canadian women’s hockey” and a true friend to the community. Her generous $67.5-million gift to the University of Calgary will take chronic-disease research, sport science and athletics to new heights — for the benefit of all Canadians.
Giving Day 2023: You made it happen
Thank you for your generous support this UCalgary Giving Day. Whether you gave to student awards, critical research or any one of our impactful funds, your support is making a real difference to our university and the community.
Latest news
Meet the donors
Just as a single spark can ignite a roaring flame, philanthropy is the catalyst that starts something special at the University of Calgary. Meet the donors who are sparking positive change by empowering students, advancing research, driving innovation and more.
Azrieli Accelerator brings new strengths to neurodevelopment research across the lifespan
First recruit of professorship program joins Faculty of Science
A faculty turned community: Celebrating the Werklund School at 10
Visionary gift transformed former Faculty of Education and student experience at UCalgary
UCalgary scholar receives $1M for bold spinal cord injury research
Aaron Phillips receives second annual Hopewell M.I.N.D. Prize
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