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Jan. 25, 2024

Ooks Hockey Alumni Association helps shape men’s hockey

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

Students sharing messages of thanks

We recently asked some recipients about their student award experiences. Read on to learn how your generosity has impacted them.

Oct. 03, 2023

Tolko gives pivotal gift to NAIT Forestry Technology students

A surprise announcement covers field equipment costs.

Aug. 22, 2023

"If NAIT was a person, I’d hug them"

Student awards power multi-faceted woman, Teri-Lynn Adams.

Aug. 22, 2023

NAIT alum and employee gives hope and help to students

Steve Parent-Korbie shares why assisting students on their educational journeys is important.

Aug. 22, 2023

Unexpected circumstances spur career change for NAIT returning student

Magnetic Resonance Imaging student, Mark von Stackelberg, has persevered through challenging life circumstances to find hope and a new career path.

Aug. 17, 2023

Giving becomes tradition

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

Building a foundation of giving

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

Using creativity to give back

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

Supporting NAIT students on several fronts

NAIT’s Construction Department Head, Colin Ruthven, educates, administrates and gives.

Jan. 20, 2023

Celebrate Generosity

NAIT alumni Daniel W. Yeung and Linda Haymour receive National Philanthropy Day 2022 awards.

Apr. 28, 2021

Donor helps people succeed through scholarships and personal fitness

NAIT graduate Mark Kay is committed to giving back to his profession by supporting Personal Fitness Trainer students.

Nov. 19, 2020

Long-time donor and alumnus recognized for supporting education

Orest Myroon is among donors celebrated for National Philanthropy Day.

Sep. 22, 2020

Donors respond to the call for help

How the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund came to students’ aid during the pandemic.

May. 15, 2020

A message from the President and CEO

NAIT has a history of working together with industry, alumni and friends to find solutions and help one another

Nov. 01, 2019

Retired instructor marks decades-long career with a gift

Mel Gowda creates a bequest in her will to support future students

May. 10, 2019

Ashif Mawji honoured for supporting entrepreneurship

Mawji Centre founder inducted into the Alberta Business Hall of Fame

Apr. 15, 2019

Student mental health gets a hand up

Donors help students access anxiety reducing fitness program.

Apr. 12, 2019

Bursaries a key ingredient for success

Recent graduate gives back to Baking and Pastry Arts students

May. 28, 2018

Education opens doors to a better life

NAIT alum remembers early struggles as a student with donation to bursaries.

May. 28, 2018

Strong ties build community

NAIT alum Jason Gregor supports bursaries for next generation of radio talent.

Apr. 25, 2018

Opening doors for residential design

NAIT grads support architectural technology students with scholarships and mentorship.

Mar. 21, 2018

Water a source of inspiration, cycle of giving

Alumnus sees importance of investing in water resources and students’ learning.

Mar. 20, 2018

Lifelong lessons about generosity

Carpentry alumnus Roger Dootson reflects back on his career and his support for the community.

Mar. 16, 2018

Bursary supports the full NAIT student experience

Alumnus Georg Wowk encourages students to get involved and pursue learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Mar. 08, 2018

Radio grad hopes to create a circle of giving

Radio personality helps students in program where he started his career.