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Jan. 21, 2025
Veronica McRae persevered in attaining her education (BBA - Accounting '17) despite challenges. Now, she’s giving back by creating a NAIT student award to support Indigenous single mothers.
Jan. 21, 2025
After overcoming personal challenges and finding his passion for nature, Ian excelled in his career and had the foresight to create an endowed scholarship to support mature students pursuing forestry.
Nov. 19, 2024
The longstanding contributions of The Princess Auto Foundation, Walter and Pauline Kiriak, and Larry (and Clarence) Christensen were recently recognized.
Sep. 04, 2024
Reconnecting with classmates leads to lifelong friendships and continual support for NAIT students through endowed giving.
Aug. 15, 2024
Read messages of thanks from some of the 18 student-athletes who received Ooks Hockey Alumni Association student awards.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Ooks Hockey Alumni Association (OHAA) continues its legacy of student award support, helping NAIT Ooks men's hockey players achieve athletic and academic success.
Jan. 24, 2024
We recently asked some recipients about their student award experiences. Read on to learn how your generosity has impacted them.
Oct. 03, 2023
A surprise announcement covers field equipment costs.
Aug. 22, 2023
Student awards power multi-faceted woman, Teri-Lynn Adams.
Aug. 22, 2023
Steve Parent-Korbie shares why assisting students on their educational journeys is important.
Aug. 22, 2023
Magnetic Resonance Imaging student, Mark von Stackelberg, has persevered through challenging life circumstances to find hope and a new career path.
Aug. 17, 2023
A deep family commitment to investing in educating a skilled workforce drives Mark McNeill, president and CEO of The Stream-Flo Group of Companies.
Apr. 24, 2023
Since graduating NAIT, Jim Dobie (Architectural Technology ’78) has embraced multiple opportunities to give back to the post-secondary institution that launched his career.
Jan. 25, 2023
Alumnus Rob Jennings and wife, Mieke, used their Climate Action Incentive Payments to create a new bursary for students entering NAIT’s Alternative Energy Technology Program.
Jan. 24, 2023
NAIT’s Construction Department Head, Colin Ruthven, educates, administrates and gives.
Jan. 20, 2023
NAIT alumni Daniel W. Yeung and Linda Haymour receive National Philanthropy Day 2022 awards.
Apr. 28, 2021
NAIT graduate Mark Kay is committed to giving back to his profession by supporting Personal Fitness Trainer students.
Nov. 19, 2020
Orest Myroon is among donors celebrated for National Philanthropy Day.
Sep. 22, 2020
How the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund came to students’ aid during the pandemic.
May. 15, 2020
NAIT has a history of working together with industry, alumni and friends to find solutions and help one another
Nov. 01, 2019
Mel Gowda creates a bequest in her will to support future students
May. 10, 2019
Mawji Centre founder inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame
Apr. 15, 2019
Donors help students access anxiety reducing fitness program.
Apr. 12, 2019
Recent graduate gives back to Baking and Pastry Arts students
May. 28, 2018
NAIT alum remembers early struggles as a student with donation to bursaries.
May. 28, 2018
NAIT alum Jason Gregor supports bursaries for next generation of radio talent.
Apr. 25, 2018
NAIT grads support architectural technology students with scholarships and mentorship.
Mar. 21, 2018
Alumnus sees importance of investing in water resources and students’ learning.
Mar. 20, 2018
Carpentry alumnus Roger Dootson reflects back on his career and his support for the community.
Mar. 16, 2018
Alumnus Georg Wowk encourages students to get involved and pursue learning opportunities outside of the classroom.
Mar. 08, 2018
Radio personality helps students in program where he started his career.