Impact Stories
Generosity of USask community fuels Giving Day success
On Sept. 12, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) held its first Giving Day, in support of the Be What the World Needs Campaign.
Newest USask Schulich leaders demonstrate determination and leadership
Rory April and Talia Iwanchysko have been named the University of Saskatchewan (USask) 2023 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Leadership Scholarship.
New College of Arts and Science teaching award honours master teacher
The Lesley Biggs Early Career Teaching Fellowship is the college’s first donor-funded teaching award
Renewed support for Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness at USask
Since 2017, the Cameco Chair in Indigenous Health and Wellness at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine has carried out extensive and innovative research to ...
USask receives $1-million donation to improve research, care for neurological disease patients
Knight Cares and philanthropist Kevin Knight have generously donated $1 million to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to improve research and care for patients affected by neur...
Manitoba student first recipient of ‘Guy Hobman Award’ at WCVM
Animals of all shapes and sizes were a vital part of Nyssa Guilbert’s life in her family’s home in Anola, Man., a small town located 25 kilometres east of Winnipeg.
USask PhD student creates bursary for single parent students
USask College of Arts and Science graduate Kate Loseth (BA’18, MPP’22) wants to help single parents experiencing financial challenges in university
New banner calls for ohpinamake Indigenous art prize applications
Annual ohpinamake art prize recognizes how Indigenous artists’ work uplifts others
Mental health support enhanced on campus
Gitzel family donates $1 million to create mental health fund for USask students
Students topped Fox’s focus while on campus
Lennard Fox Memorial Award honours legacy of student support
USask embarks on largest campaign in Saskatchewan history
Ambitious goal of $500 million will be reached with support and generosity of community
BMO’s $2 million donation to University of Saskatchewan to accelerate research critical to the future of food in Canada
Critical research into regenerative and digital agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan will be accelerated thanks to a $2 million donation from BMO. The donation will suppor...
Bursary provides law student a lifeline
Like many students, Jessica found it difficult to manage the rigours of studying with the demands on her time.
Class of 1972 Gives Back in an Exceptional Way
Upon their graduation in 1972, the law class promised to stay close and keep in touch. This bond is still strong, as half of the Class of 1972 gathered for a reunion in July 2022 t...
New scholarship: Mitakye Owasin Award in Pharmacy
The college is happy to announce the creation of its first scholarship for Indigenous students.
Fund to cement hockey team’s legacy
Success on the ice to come from success off the ice through new initiative
Never far from home
USask alumna travelled the world in the foreign service, but will always be remembered at USask through scholarship
Memorial award commemorates USask graduate’s passion for linguistics, art
Claire Mueller's family has established an award to financially support undergraduate students enrolled in linguistics and studio art
Late USask graduate’s wishes fulfilled with creation of chemistry scholarship
Susan Gibson (BA'69, LLB'69) dedicated funds in will to recognize work of brother and distinguished professor emeritus
Orano Canada donation will improve access for Indigenous STEM students at USask
The $60,000 gift will support new Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways programming
New support for international students at risk
Undergraduate and graduate students are experiencing educational interruption and displacement because of these changing political environments. As USask welcomes students from mor...
Building capacity to manufacture vaccines
Continued donor support will enable VIDO to expand its capabilities as Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research
Keeping the lights on in Canada’s North
USask program offers a transformative opportunity through renewable energy for Indigenous people