Impact Through Philanthropy

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  1. Men and women smile at the Guardian Scholars luncheon

    SFSU Guardian Scholars celebrate 20 years of helping former foster youth earn degrees and build their futures

    Alumnae Kesia Williams and Jessie Peterson reflect on the friendships and support that have remained with them long after graduation

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  2. Ines C. Barbosa

    University names Inés C. Barbosa assistant vice president for workforce partnerships

    The newly created position will help SFSU build new partnerships with Bay Area employers and expand career pathways for students and alumni

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  3. Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences student working with young boy

    California Scottish Rite Foundation gift expands speech, language and hearing opportunities at SFSU

    A gift from the California Scottish Rite Foundation is helping SFSU expand clinical training for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences students while increasing access to vital diagnostic and therapy services for children and families

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  4. Alex Milowski (center) with the inventor of the World Wide Web Tim Berners-Lee (left) and Vint Cerf (right), considered one of the founders of the Internet

    Alex Milowski (M.S. ’04) helps SFSU students stay ahead of the curve

    Alex Milowski (M.S. ’04, Mathematics) is expanding opportunity for future innovators through philanthropy that supports the study of mathematics, data science and machine learning.

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  5. Nursing students in pediatric simulation lab

    Sutter’s CPMC and San Francisco State University Open Pediatric Simulation Room

    Sutter Health’s $200,000 investment expands hands-on training to strengthen pediatric nursing workforce in the Bay Area

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  6. Attendees at the campus screening of the award-winning documentary This Is Not Financial Advice

    From financial insight to student empowerment: Overmire gift advances financial literacy at SFSU

    After seeing how many young people struggled with basic financial concepts, SFSU alumnus Charlie Overmire and his wife, Diane, established an endowed internship that helps students build financial knowledge, confidence and healthy money habits

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  7. Black and white photo of Gator Football team

    Gator Gridiron Club enshrines new Hall of Fame class and supports today’s SFSU student-athletes

    At the 2026 Legends and Leadership Luncheon, SFSU football alumni and supporters celebrated the legacy of Gator Athletics while advancing scholarships and support for current student-athletes

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  8. SFSU celebrates naming of San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gymnasium

    SFSU celebrates naming of San Francisco Federal Credit Union Gymnasium

    The University’s partnership with San Francisco Federal Credit Union supports scholarships, athletics and student success

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  9. Laxman Narasimhan and Chris Larsen look to their right while seated on a stage between a table and in front of a curtain

    In SFSU talk, former Starbucks CEO emphasizes humanity, inner strength in changing job market

    Laxman Narasimhan took part in Lam Family College of Business’ Lam-Larsen Distinguished Lecture Series, in conversation with alumnus Chris Larsen 

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  10. coastline with fog in the distance

    Studying Karl the Fog: SFSU researchers help launch major coastal study

    Associate Professor Sara Baguskas will help establish a multi-university fog-monitoring network 

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