Impact
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“The scholarships and awards I had received throughout my degree have had a tremendous positive impact in my life. These awards allowed me to focus on my education and have also been a great motivation and helped to nurture my passion for learning and pursuing further education.” – Nicole Russel, BSc ’22
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Funds Raised
In 2023, BU alumni and friends generously supported the Annual Fund with gifts totalling $266,217.
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President’s Message
BU President & Vice-Chancellor Dr. David Docherty looks back on the impact made by the generous BU community in 2023.
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Paying It Forward
Whether your connection to BU is recent, or a fond and familiar memory, your reason for supporting us matters.