Thanks to donors like you, our campuses are places where opportunities are created, lives are changed and students and faculty are known by what they do. These stories are only a sample of the impact you have made.
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Few students at UNB are as busy as Lessa Thornton, and few are as passionate about their endeavours. Between a full-time course load in computer science, acting in local theatre productions, creating art to sell and publish, and hours of practising her French horn, there is little time left to pick up a part-time job. That is why Lessa is so grateful for the support she has received in the form of a scholarship at UNB.
UNB has always been much more than an institution of higher education for Doug and Anne Johnson. Since they first met on the Fredericton campus 50 years ago, UNB has helped shape their lives, careers and their world view. Now, UNB is part of their legacy.
"We wanted to create the scholarship because we went to UNB, we enjoyed it, and it helped us with our lives and our work. Our hope is this will help students get as much out of their time at UNB as we did."
"I was drawn to UNB because of its strong commitment to research and innovation."
Maryam Kebbe joined UNB as an assistant professor in 2023 and has been researching breast milk and its impact on infant health. She has been recognized for her work with an award at UNB, allowing her to continue her groundbreaking research.
For eight decades and counting, the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Fredericton has had strong ties to UNB and its students. Founded with the aim of enlarging and deepening educational interests, promoting friendships and stimulating interest in and action on the problems of the day, the goals of CFUW Fredericton today remain the same as those established in 1944.
The group's 80th anniversary this year aligns with another major milestone for them, just ahead of the establishment of their 10th scholarship at UNB.
Hussein Al Ali came to Canada in 2016 after his family fled the Syrian conflict. Like many newcomers, he is making the most of the opportunities available to him in his new home in New Brunswick. Thanks to the financial support he has received from an award at UNB, Hussein is now able to pursue his dreams.
"It's unimaginable how much support a bursary or a scholarship gives a student. ... I can focus on my studies without that worry. It lifts a huge weight off my shoulders. It's a blessing."
Gail Francis has imparted a great deal of knowledge about the Wolastoquey and Mi'kmaq languages, cultures and traditions to her students and the readers of her popular children's book, Moonbeam. But Gail is also a student herself and has broadened her knowledge and understanding of early childhood through her PhD studies at UNB.
Getting a persuasive new product in front of investors can be a challenging process. It's not enough to have a promising idea: investors want to see that the product can meet consumer expectations. That's where UNB alumni benefactors Kelly and Mary Lou Shotbolt come in.
“When I went to UNB, I was hungry to connect the dots between what I was learning in the classroom and running a real-world business. That's what we hope this seed fund will help students to do."
