STFX University is receiving a donation of $5 million from a former graduate.
Agnico Eagle Mines is responsible for the large gift.
On top of the donation, STFX will also rename the Physical Science Centre to the Nasso Family Sciences Centre.
James Nasso, Agnico Eagle’s long-time Board Chairman and Board Member graduated in 1959.
Nasso also served on STFX’s Board of Governors and was Deputy Chair of the Xaverian Spirit Campaign from 1988-92; at the time, the campaign was the largest STFX had ever conducted, raising more than $21 million.
