Donor Stories

August 31, 2017—This summer, a group of HSU Geology students braved the blazing sun and rugged terrain of southwestern Montana to test their skills as geologists. During this immersive five-week

May 24, 2017—Julia Clark only recently graduated, but she’s already doing what she can to give back and support current HSU students.Since September of 2016, Julia (’15, Environmental Science) has

March 2, 2017—HSU alumna Alice Whitson (Education ‘53) recently left a $678,947 bequest to support future teachers at Humboldt State University. Alice’s bequest will go toward enhancing the Multiple-

February 1, 2017—Vester Flanagan’s (’61, Education) life is a testament to the power and possibility of higher education. The HSU Athletic hall of famer has been a pro football player, scholar,

Giving to scholarships provides an opportunity to directly impact a student’s life. As costs of public education continue to rise, more than two-thirds of our students must rely on financial aid.

"Humboldt State is a fun place to collaborate,” says Kumi Watanabe-Schock, who, along with her husband, Jay Schock, gives time and money to numerous causes and organizations across campus. Kumi and

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Bill Joy (‘66, Physical Education) really likes helping students. That's why he established a charitable gift annuity with HSU.Bill has a selfless perspective when it comes charitable giving. “I’m

On a recent visit to HSU, Dan Sealy (‘75, Natural Resources) had a chance to visit his favorite place on campus, the small redwood grove between the biology and wildlife buildings.It is fitting that

A new scholarship established by Heather Bernikoff (’93, Psychology/Pre-Med), Chair of the HSU Advancement Foundation Board, is helping undocumented HSU students stay at Humboldt State.When asked why

An HSU alum who worked as a student at the Library has left Humboldt State University a $200,000 bequest for the Library.Malcolm Buchanan (‘50, English) worked alongside Librarian Helen Everett as a