Impact Through Philanthropy

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Lam Family College of Business faculty and staff attend the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Professorship Awards Celebration held on May 13, 2025, at The Vista Room, a student-operated restaurant that is part of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Management Department

    2025 Lam-Larsen Distinguished Professorship Award Winners

    Every two years, we recognize a group of Lam Family College of Business faculty members who are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee for their outstanding performance in one of three key areas: scholarly research, teaching and community service. Let's learn more about the 2025 – 2027 awardees.

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  4. Doug Galen, Chris Larsen, Quang Lam, Lyna Lam, President Lynn Mahoney

    Chris Larsen, Lyna Lam and Rippleworks Foundation: Fueling Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Opportunity

    A Transformative $25 Million Gift From Chris Larsen, Lyna Lam, and the Rippleworks Foundation

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