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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.

Sep. 29, 2022

Doug Wotherspoon shares why he gives through NAIT it Forward

NAIT’s director of enterprise CRM, Doug Wotherspoon, shares his thoughts on the importance of philanthropy and how changing simple habits can help students in need.

Feb. 22, 2022

A focused philanthropist

For his leadership as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ashif Mawji is the 2021 Distinguished Friend of the Institute

Feb. 22, 2022

An essential partnership

Dow Canada was named Distinguished Industry Partner for its commitment to polytechnic education, sustainability and diversity and inclusion

Feb. 16, 2021

Leader’s success tied to strong circle of support

Brent Hesje receives the Distinguished Friend of the Institute Award.

Sep. 22, 2020

Donors respond to the call for help

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

Apr. 12, 2019

Scholarships support best in class

NAIT hospitality instructor gives back to her profession with scholarships

Nov. 09, 2018

A student's mission to help struggling students

Mental health support a critical resource to student success.

An 'Essential' moment in history: NAIT raises record $125M in donations

Three-and-a-half years and more than 4,200 supporters added up to a record-breaking $125 million in donations for NAIT students, applied research and campus growth.

Mar. 08, 2018

Instructor pays it forward to students

NAIT instructor and donor Garry Wilson shares why community is so important.

Mar. 08, 2018

Thanks for the gift of giving

Thank-a-thon student caller inspired by donors to make a gift and help fellow students.