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The power of giving
Ashley Turner, recipient of the Darcy Tailfeathers Memorial Award
Dreams ripple outward in powerful ways. When Darcy Tailfeathers became the first First Nations student at the University of Alberta's medical school in the 1980s, he sparked a legacy that still transforms lives today. Through the memorial award created in his honour, 63 Indigenous medical students have followed in his footsteps.
Recent recipient Ashley Turner balances medical studies with family care and community advocacy, carrying forward Darcy's legacy of transformation. Learn more about how one scholarship continues to change lives and shape the future of healthcare.
A treasured friend of the University of Alberta, Dianne Kipnes touched countless lives through her extraordinary vision and generosity. Together with her husband, Irving, she championed medical research, business and the arts while building deep personal connections across the university community. Her passing on Dec. 26, 2024, leaves an enduring legacy.
At the U of A, chemistry opens doors to STEM careers for over 3,000 students annually. The visionary IDChem initiative provides vital mentorship, research opportunities and academic support to underrepresented students. With the Gilead Foundation's support, we're transforming barriers into bridges toward thriving STEM careers and stronger communities.
From overcoming a stutter through U of A's donor-funded speech clinic to developing sustainable protein solutions in cutting-edge labs, graduate student Haley Wolgien-Lowe embodies the transformative power of donor support. Her research in alternative protein for animal feed could help solve global food insecurity while protecting the environment.
Your support makes stories like Alex Gagnon's possible. Through scholarships, this promising law student is part of Canada's first major study on community reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. By investing in students like Alex, donors create ripple effects of positive change throughout our justice system.
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- Donor support inspires student leader, as this passionate advocate tackles student food insecurity and rising costs while giving back to the community.
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