The largest fundraising campaign in its history is also a massive success. UNB raising $125 million dollars, exceeding the target goal by 15 million dollars.
“Scholarships are not just financial aid. They mean so much more to the students they’re awarded to. They show support for our goals and give us the encouragement to continue to chase them.”#ItBeginsHere pic.twitter.com/XkYGQwiUFA
— UNB (@UNB) September 28, 2018
Campaign co-chair Bob Quartermain says the goal was to set up the university and its students for success in the future.
Acadia news asked him if the support mostly came from this province.
“It was very much a UNB-focused campaign and it was supported by New Brunswickers between corporations and alumni.
We had a total of 16,000 donors across the country with the largest percentage from here in New Brunswick.” Quartermain says.
Thank you donors for your continued support ! #ItBeginsHere #proudlyUNB pic.twitter.com/GmbHEQ7UJT
— UNB (@UNB) September 28, 2018
Some of the lead donors include Richard J. Currie, Gerry Pond and the Irving and McCain families.
We’re pleased to announce that we’re supporting @UNB with a $2 million dollar
contribution! #ItBeginsHere— Irving Oil (@irvingoil) September 28, 2018
