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. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Two students smiling and holding Next-Gen mentorship program booklets

    SFSU School of Engineering students join new Apple Next-Gen Innovators Mentorship program

    SFSU is among a select group of universities chosen to participate in this year’s program

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  7. Elmer building electrodes at the lab bench

    Gilead Innovation Initiative opens doors for SFSU student scientists

    The new initiative provides stipends, lab support and opportunities for first-time and emerging researchers

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  8. A group of students standing in a line posing for the camera with trees in the background.

    Major expansion of Presidential Scholars Program launches at SFSU, honoring Maryam Mirzakhani

    SFSU alumna Neda Nobari’s gift expands Presidential Scholars Program to support first-gen STEM students, honoring Maryam Mirzakhani

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  9. Man in olive green jacket and jeans sitting on a concrete bench.

    Prestigious CSU scholarship goes to SFSU grad student advocating for prison reform

    Gabriel Singer (B.A., ’25) turned life around after incarceration to pursue career as professor, change system from within 

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  10. Two students standing outside raise their arms as they dance and cheer

    Gators Give Day raises more than $109K for students, programs and clubs

    More than 640 SFSU supporters made donations during the University’s first-ever giving day 

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