OUR DONORS
OUR DONORS
Anderson Builds Family and Philanthropy at SDSU
“You know, sometimes it’s a platitude when people say, ‘It’s like family.’ But here, at SDSU, it is the truth.” - Sonja Anderson
University Leadership Honors: A Celebration of Excellence
“These positions matter. They enable us to recruit and retain talent. They provide an annual flow of resources. They provide stature. They recognize excellence.” - President Barry Dunn
Hinks Step Up to March the Pride to Macy's
“Our trip to New York was one of the best weeks of my life. I am so grateful to Dr. Kevin Kessler, my fellow Pride members, and every one of the generous donors who made this experience possible.” - Mackenzie Hofer
Nursing Alumni's Generosity Takes Simulation Learning to the Next Level
Thanks to the tremendous impact of Maxene Wilcox, Erica DeBoer, and Marlene Schmid, the OCCLE will train future healthcare professionals just like them: innovative, compassionate, and boldly going above and beyond to transform the field of medicine.
One Couple, Two Fellowships, and Endless Impact
With the fellowships now in place, generations of Jackrabbits will be able to look back on their own lives, certain that things might look very different for their careers if it weren’t for Dick and Karen McComish.
"State Clear to the Roots": Straw Honors Family with Estate Gift
Once described as “State clear to the roots,” the Straw family holds deep ties to SDSU, with a transformational estate gift marking the culmination of generations of generosity and service.
Bushels of Generosity
“The process of creating a scholarship with a gift of grain was very simple. We hope others will think about creating their own scholarship funds at State using this style of gift to benefit deserving students.” - The Blumhardts
Beacoms' Gift Encourages Jackrabbits to Be the Spark
“When I heard the news about the naming of the track and the gift, I was shocked, surprised, humbled, and proud. It brought me to tears.” - Carolyn Steinborn
Giving Back to Where It All Began
Alex Halbach is quite literally a Jack(rabbit) of all trades. A man forever on the move who readily admits to filling his sparse free time with endless projects, he’s completed more personal and professional milestones at just 38 years old than most people might see in a lifetime.
