When Dr. Bob Lucas (’68, ’69) decided to establish a bursary to support nursing students at Acadia, he had two things on his mind: a strong desire to help students through worrisome academic experiences; and something called ‘The Eleemosynary Fund’.
Taya Lucas-Desmond, a fourth-year environmental science student at Acadia University, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Tory-Bagnall and MacDonald Bursary. Cairine (Tory) and Bernie MacDonald established the $10,000 annual bursary to honour their family's commitment to education and to enable students from the Maritimes to aspire to university.
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 (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 giant in the Acadia community has passed away. Following the passing earlier today of Arthur L. Irving, Acadia has lost its most vigorous defender, ardent ambassador, enthusiastic cheerleader, and generous benefactor.
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.
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Thanks to the generosity of the John and Judy Bragg Foundation, up to 13 Acadia students benefit annually from the following awards, named in honour of former teachers who were Acadia alumni:
Some of the most recent recipients of these awards spoke to Acadia about their lives as students and shared their gratitude:
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