These major gifts will create new opportunities for our students.
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Our campaign finish line is within sight

Thanks to you, our generous community, we will soon celebrate the successful close of our Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now as well as our 50th anniversary.

As we continue to make philanthropic history, the stories below showcase a few major gifts that will create new opportunities for our students. There’s still time to make a donation and be part of this historic moment.

In celebrating these milestones, we also set our sights firmly on the future — ready to build on our momentum.

With heartfelt thanks and gratitude,

Paul Chesser, BA 94, GrDip 97
Vice-President, Advancement

Concordian Dominic D’Alessandro’s endowment for graduate awards reaches $10 million

New donation from grad and long-time volunteer enables support on par with Canada’s most generous academic scholarships

Concordian André Desmarais gives $6 million to empower research

‘You grow when people believe in you. That’s what these graduate fellowships at Concordia are about — not just financial support, but a vote of confidence.’

$2.575 million from Desjardins Group for innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development

Major gift advances initiatives at District 3, Co-op and the John Molson School of Business

Rodolphe Saadé launches €1-million scholarship program at Concordia

Graduate’s gift through CMA CGM Excellence Fund supports international graduate students

$1-million donation from Power Corporation of Canada advances Art Volt

Campaign for Concordia gift strengthens professional pathways for emerging artists

Golf Classic swings big with record $625,000 in student support

Trio of new scholarships recognizes leadership and dedication of long-time co-chairs

$500,000 from RBC to expand access to inclusive experiential learning

Major gift supports underserved students through Beat the Odds internship program


Closing celebration & cocktail dînatoire

Your generosity has defined a transformative chapter in our university’s history.

As one of our most valued supporters, you are invited to celebrate the triumphant conclusion of our 50th anniversary and the Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now — the most ambitious and successful fundraising initiative in our university’s history. 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

6 – 8 p.m.
Maison Alcan
2200 Stanley St., Montreal

  • Complimentary admission for you and one guest
  • Includes valet parking and cocktail dînatoire
Register now

Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal business luncheon

Hear Concordia President Graham Carr deliver a candid and mobilizing reflection on the vital role universities must play in a rapidly shifting world.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Learn more and register

Concordia University, University Advancement
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, Quebec CANADA

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