KPU Alumni & Foundation

Patrick Dooley, a promising young golfer who planned to study at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, tragically passed away at 16 from a sudden illness before realizing his dreams. To honour him, the KPU Foundation and his father, Steve Dooley, are hosting the 10th annual Pat Dooley Legacy golf tournament at Hazelmere Golf Course on April 25, 2025. The event supports future golfers and students in Pat's name.

New Moon Gala

The xéʔelɬ pathways framework is KPU’s response and commitment to upholding the responsibilities expressed through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. Please join us for this special event as a new beginning to strengthen relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. Funds raised will support Indigenous students with scholarships and bursaries. For sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

In Memory of Tony Allen: Legacy Award

Penta Builders Group has created an endowment at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) to support the next generation of tradespeople in the name of well-loved carpenter Tony Allen.

TD Bank Group investment in KPU Farm to open doors to community

A $300,000 grant from TD Bank Group will boost community engagement opportunities at a Richmond teaching and research farm operated by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).

ScotiaRISE Grant Opens up new Dual Credit Opportunities for Students

Around 200 high school students will be introduced to new academic and career opportunities over the next three years thanks to a $200,000 gift from Scotiabank.

The Future Students’ Office at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and the KPU Foundation worked with Scotiabank to develop the Scotiabank Strive Dual Credit Program to address a gap in existing provision.

Dual credit programs give high school students the opportunity to take courses that give them credits towards both the secondary and undergraduate post-secondary level. However, data shows persistent participation gaps in dual credit programs for Indigenous and racialized students, youth in care and students from low-income backgrounds. The ScotiaRISE grant enables KPU to remodel a traditional dual credit program to address these low participation rates.

KPU Names Melville School of Business after $8-Million donation from Philanthropists

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has renamed its business school to the Melville School of Business to recognize a historic donation from philanthropists George and Sylvia Melville. 

George Melville, who co-founded Boston Pizza International Inc., and his wife Sylvia are gifting $8 million to KPU over four years to create tremendous opportunities for students.

"Sylvia and I are very proud to be able to make this investment in the future of the KPU School of Business,” says George Melville, who served as KPU’s second chancellor from 2014 to 2020. “Our hope is that the Advanced Teaching and Learning Fund will enhance the educational experience for students for many years to come. There are also funds for scholarships and bursaries, which will make KPU’s excellent business program more accessible to students than ever before.”

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