As we reflect on 2024-25, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come. With your help, Carleton has launched new programs and initiatives, led cutting-edge research efforts, invested in the potential of students, convened people to make a difference, and reached collective goals.
Here is a glimpse at some of the impacts made possible over the past year through philanthropic support:
Impact by the Numbers
It is through the generosity of donors like you that students have the support they need to access post-secondary education, regardless of their socio-economic background. Your support is reflected in the growing number of scholarships, bursaries and student experience funds now available to our students.
New Scholarships
New Bursaries
New Student Experience Funds
Gift Announcements at a Glance
Philanthropic support is transformative in strengthening Carleton’s role as a leader in advancing societal change through higher education. Over the past year, these contributions have had a significant impact in launching innovative programs, and bolstering research in priority areas.
Launch of the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities
Launched by Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication, in partnership with First Nations Technical Institute, Kenjgewin Teg and the Mastercard Foundation, the Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities will be delivered in Indigenous communities across Ontario starting in September 2025. This program will make education more accessible to Indigenous youth by providing the opportunity to explore journalism as a career path from their home communities.
Rosamond Ivey Research Chair in Sustainable Transitions Established Through Carleton University
Through the generosity of the Ivey Foundation and Rosamond Ivey, Carleton announced the launch of the Rosamond Ivey Research Chair in Sustainability Transitions—the first chair dedicated to enhancing research in sustainability transitions in Canada. This position will be held by Professor Daniel Rosenbloom and is integral to developing solutions for the transition to a more sustainable economy and environment.
A Major Milestone: Canada's First Chair in Philanthropy Established at Carleton University
Generously funded by a collaborative group of donors from across the country, Carleton University is proud to announce a major milestone for the philanthropic and nonprofit sector: Canada’s first Chair in Philanthropy. Housed within the School of Public Policy and Administration, Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the Chair will build on the university’s successful Master’s in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership program and will strengthen the sector.
Fundraising Success Stories
In 2024, we brought together communities of shared interest to reflect on the ways Carleton and its supporters drive change in key cause areas. By highlighting the Carleton faculty, staff, students and alumni leading impactful efforts in these areas, we sparked dialogue aimed at building solutions to shared challenges.
Giving Tuesday 2024
Each year on Giving Tuesday, our community comes together to champion Carleton-led initiatives that reflect their own vision for higher education. These contributions play a vital role in empowering students and researchers to advance causes that improve our shared future. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors like you, $581,472 was raised in just 24 hours through FutureFunder.ca—supporting impactful projects that shape a better tomorrow for us all.
Women in Sport
Raising awareness and recognition of women athletes, the Women in Sport campaign highlighted recent successes, while acknowledging the work to be done to level the playing field. This included eight stories featuring female student-athletes, coaches and leaders at Carleton who are breaking down barriers in the world of sport and beyond. Our donor community came together to support this initiative by providing funds to advance equity and accessibility in our athletics programs across campus, empowering women athletes and coaches to gain further opportunities in their sport.
Women in Philanthropy
Through the Women in Philanthropy initiative, Carleton seeks to produce and share research and analysis that is useful to the work of women in philanthropy, facilitate mutual learning among women changemakers from different communities and backgrounds and advance broader awareness. Uncovering more about why, where and how women give, and the ways in which they differ from their male counterparts, and from one another, is crucial to understanding the philanthropic sector and creating lasting change for the future.
Carleton News
It has been an exciting year for Carleton University, as we welcomed new leadership, announced the emergence of new programs, and continued to be recognized for our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Here are some highlights from the past year:
Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton University’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor
In April 2024, Dr. Wisdom Tettey was appointed and announced as Carleton’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor. Ushering in an exciting new era for Carleton, Dr. Tettey brings proven experience in implementing strategic and operational plans at major Canadian universities — most recently as Vice-President at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Tettey began his five-year term in January 2025 and hosted an on-campus event to connect with Carleton’s diverse community of faculty, staff and students.
Carleton Launches Innovative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
In November 2024, Carleton University and the Queensway Carleton Hospital announced the collaborative launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Carleton. The program, which is the first new nursing program at an Ontario university in over 20 years, will aim to address gaps in nursing care and prepare students to enter the workforce quickly and make a positive difference right away.
The program will welcome its first cohort in September 2025. Several donors within our generous community have already invested through the program to support nursing students and the future of healthcare in Ontario.
Carleton Rose to No. 4 in Canada in Maclean’s Ranking
The release of the 2025 university rankings by Maclean’s magazine recognized Carleton’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. Carleton rose to No. 4 in Canada in the comprehensive category—universities with a significant amount of research and a broad offering of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Other notable rankings include being among the top 5 universities in the categories of Scholarships and Bursaries, and Student Awards, reinforcing our shared dedication to student support.
