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
Calgary family’s generosity powers high-risk, high-reward chronic disease research at UCalgary
Snyder Institute launches new $250,000 catalyst grant program
Game-changing full-ride scholarship launches 1st Haskayne grad into a career in Calgary
Richard and Lois Haskayne Legacy Scholarship attracts best and brightest students to study at Haskayne
$50M gift to power research, education and care at new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
The generous Calgarian behind the centre’s new name
Philanthropy at UCalgary: $182M in action
A look back at donor-driven impact over 2022-23 — and beyond