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Tory-Bagnall and MacDonald Bursary helps level the playing field

Acadia University proudly announces the creation of the Tory-Bagnall and MacDonald Bursary, established through the generosity of Cairine and Bernie MacDonald. First awarded in 2024, the bursary is focused on supporting female and Black students achieve their educational dreams. In 2025-2026, the selection priority will include recent high school graduates enrolling for their first year at Acadia.

David Hovell (’91): Creating a legacy

David Hovell (BBA ’91) has enjoyed a long relationship with Acadia. He was the third generation in his family to attend, and after graduation, he served on the Associated Alumni Board of Directors from 2014 to 2018.

Now, he’s a member of the 1838 Society, which means he has confirmed a legacy gift to Acadia.

A grand time at St. John’s gathering

There was something for everyone on Tuesday, May 21 when Acadia alumni representing grad years spanning six decades gathered for a reception at O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub in St. John's.

Acadia mourns Arthur L. Irving

Acadia Students' Union pledges $2M to help revitalize Student Centre

In an inspiring display of student leadership and commitment to the future of Acadia University, the Acadia Students' Union (ASU) has made a $2 million gift to the Build: The Student Centre campaign.

Incredible night of celebration and philanthropy at 2024 Alumni Awards Dinner

A night of celebration. That’s how Executive Director, Alumni Affairs Oonagh Proudfoot (’93, ’06) described the Acadia Alumni Awards Dinner at Pier 21 in Halifax on April 18, 2024. It was an opportunity to celebrate the very fabric of Acadia, as more than 300 Acadia alumni and friends came together to honour and applaud this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Don Clow (’83), Acadia Alumni Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient Dr. Caroline Cochran, and The Athenaeum and Acadia Alumni Student of the Year Award recipient, Spencer Richard (’22, ’24).

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