Campaign for Momentous Change
This campaign is inspired by Trent’s history of significance, our future of optimism, and this moment of momentum.This is Trent University’s $100 Million Campaign for Momentous Change.
Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future.
No matter how you give, or how much you give, your impact is Momentous. We invite you to reach out to our Philanthropy team should you prefer a personal discussion.
Our most generous donors create truly Momentous Change. Should you have an interest in leadership giving, we invite you to reach out to our Philanthropy team for a personal discussion.
Jarislowsky Chair to educate next generation of politicians and public sector leaders in ethics, democratic values and responsible governance within the contexts of Canada’s diverse citizenry.
Trent University creates its largest-ever endowed bursary intended to support local students with financial barriers thanks to a $2.5-million gift from the Joyce Family Foundation.
William B. Reid Graduate Scholarship allows Indigenous graduate students to deepen their understanding in a chosen field to bring about momentous change in their home communities.
TD Bank gift helps fund ecologist for best practice approach to enhancing natural spaces and wildlife habitats in the 868-acre University Green Network on Trent’s Symons Campus.
$100,000 gift from Doreen J. Stewart helps remove barriers for rural nursing students who are compassionate and critical thinkers, creating social change by promoting health and well-being.
Carol and Ralph Ingleton, nature lovers and environmental educators, believe in the power of community-based research to drive meaningful change and protect our natural resources.
Alumna Karen Wickerson ’87 creates faculty grants to fund course-based universal design strategies intended to support diverse student learning needs and address barriers to learning.
Campaign transforms Trent Durham campus by creating first residence building and increasing student support through scholarships, bursaries and new experiential learning opportunities.
The Trent Fund gives students like Mika access to on-campus employment, financial aid, experiential learning opportunities, mentoring, on-campus safety, and health and wellness supports.
The Trent community joined forces on Trent Day (April 4) by raising $462,525 to support students and programs and setting a new single-day record of increasing monthly supporters.
A $1.2-million gift to Trent University will support Trent’s community-based research by doubling the number of students and community organizations able to participate in the impactful program
$250,000 gift to the Bryan P. Davies Heritage Fund is the most recent investment from past board chair Bryan Davies who has enjoyed a lifelong passion for architecture
Jeremiah F. Coughlan Foundation donates $517,500 to create three annual scholarships and emergency funding for students who have shown resilience in face of adversity
Generous donation from Elizabeth Wills-Edwards ’08 supports bursary for students who have lived under Extended Society Care
$207,000 gift from Gavin Marshall ’76 includes donation to Trent University Nursing students who travel to remote villages in Central America to provide primary health care
Alumnus and Ph.D. candidate William Kim ’15 takes home Award for Excellence in Teaching Assistance during the annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Research
Inclusive performance space named after the late Jalynn Bennett who challenged Trent to do something ‘bold, audacious and effective’ with her generous $1.3M estate gift
Whether it’s through the beautiful scenic trails, wetlands or wildlife habitats, Trent remains an active caretaker of the land thanks to the generous support of philanthropists David and Patricia Morton
Trent University’s 2022-23 Momentous Change Impact Report outlines the vision of generous supporters who are transforming student lives, programs, Colleges, and campus architecture
Gift from past Trent board chair Anne Wright will provide a new tipi and updates to the Indigenous Student Space
Experiential learning for political studies students integral to success of groundbreaking Jarislowsky program
Momentous Alumni & Friends Event just one of several cross-country gatherings this year
Four-year commitment provides reliable support for increased student success, meaningful engagement with local communities
Fish-tracking project through Trent Aquatic Research Program offers important new data to help conserve Stoney Lake while offering hands-on learning for students
Michael English '72 and Marley Waiser '71 support the scholarship for Trent students in the School of the Environment in honour of their late parents who had strong connections to the University
Peterborough lawyer Karen Sisson ’78 (Lady Eaton College) outlines how remembering organizations in a will allows clients to ‘live on’ in places that meant a great deal to them
Unique Trent Farm provides solutions for global issues of sustainable agriculture, food security and combatting climate change
Hundreds of Trent University alumni and friends have now gathered in a series of international events including a whirlwind tour over the past two weeks through New York City (NYC), Ottawa, Montreal, and Kingston, Ont.
The Campaign for Momentous Change now over halfway to $100M goal to support students, research, colleges, and spaces
Gift from community member Brad Holland to enhance food security for Trent University students across both campuses
First-ever Humanities and Social Sciences Celebration of Excellence honours longstanding commitment from supporters and faculty
On National Philanthropy Day (November 15), Trent University thanks all supporters for their generosity and celebrates 'Potential' Pinecone Sculpture Series
Provincial award recognizes recipients’ continuous service to the University and society
Supporters more than double last year’s gifts while also increasing monthly giving to rally behind Trent’s Campaign for Momentous Change
Degrassi franchise, produced by Chancellor Stephen Stohn '66 and created by Campaign for Momentous Change leader Linda Schuyler ’18 (hon), receives national honour during Toronto celebration
Cameron Bailey delivered two powerful lectures at Trent University as part of the Community Speaker Series