Impact Through Philanthropy

Discover more stories about SFSU donors who make a difference and the students, faculty and programs whose work and opportunities their generosity helps advance. Looking for philanthropic stories about a particular program? Use the "School/Department" filter to search by college, program or department.

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  1. A dark planetarium with the star projector shining stars across the domed ceiling

    Planetarium celebrates half a century as SF State’s direct connection to the universe

    New funds will help the Charles F. Hagar planetarium continue its 50-year legacy as a beacon of education and community

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  2. Person on stage presenting with a presentation deck projected in the background.

    University celebrates historic gift’s impact on liberal and creative arts

    SFSU hosts showcase featuring research projects funded by 2018 gift, largest in University history

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  3. Lauren Gan wears and looks at robotic hand project

    Helping hands: how undergrad research experiences open doors

    Undergrad Lauren Gan’s work on an exoskeleton glove won her a prestigious award and changed how she viewed her own potential

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  4. New campus building on 19th avenue

    Gilead Foundation awards SF State $3.5 million for future science building

    The grant funding will provide labs with state-of-the-art equipment and boost student training opportunities

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  5. Chris Larsen talks to students

    Digital asset pioneer and alum Chris Larsen returns to campus for student talk

    The co-founder of Ripple and Prosper shared his insights on cryptocurrencies, sustainability and entrepreneurship

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  6. Alum and donor Vanson Nguyen

    Vanson Nguyen uplifts communities by supporting future educators

    Through their scholarship gift, Vanson Nguyen and his wife, Cheryl Quan, are helping future educators serve underserved communities and expand opportunity for generations of students.

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  7. Robert Bechtle’s lithograph ’61 Impala shows a lonely Chevy parked inside the SF State parking garage

    Realist art by Professor Emeritus Robert Bechtle donated to SFSU

    Gift from the Robert Bechtle and Whitney Chadwick Trust will be used to teach painting, printmaking, art history and more

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  8. An overhead shot of a student at an internship table.

    Kathy Kwan: Opening Pathways to Career Success

    Through the Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation, Kathy Kwan has been a generous and visionary partner to SFSU’s Career Services & Leadership Development program, helping students and alumni build the confidence, skills and professional networks they need to thrive.

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  9. Two students with goggles on, looking at a graduated cylinder.

    Genentech Foundation grants over $10 million to SFSU College of Science & Engineering

    Funded by Genentech Foundation, more than 100 students a year in SFSU's College of Science & Engineering will receive transformative scholarships.

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  10. Group of 3 students having a discussion

    Linda and Frank Kurtz: Turning Conflict Into Understanding

    Inspired by their family histories, Linda’s SFSU experience and a deep commitment to giving back, the Kurtzes have supported scholarships and conflict management workshops that help students build skills in listening, facilitation and engaging across difference.

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