Donor Stories

Donors Give More Than $6 million to Humboldt State University

Over the past year, thousands of donors gave more than $6 million in charitable support through the Humboldt State University Foundation and charitable grants in support of HSU students and programs.

Hearst Foundations Grant Supports HSU Student Success

July 31, 2020—A $100,000 grant from the Hearst Foundations is helping hundreds of Humboldt State University students meet their basic needs and stay on track to graduate. The grant, awarded to

Donors Give Over $150,000 in Emergency Support for HSU Students

July 24, 2020—In the past year, donors have given $158,000 in emergency support for hundreds of Humboldt State University students. Gifts raised last year ensure that students can continue on their

Humboldt Area Foundation and Donors Raise More Than $20,000 to Support HSU Dreamers

July 7, 2020—Thanks to the generosity of donors and the Humboldt Area Foundation, more than $20,000 was raised in support of Humboldt State University California Dream Act students in June. The funds

Area Historian and HSU Alumnus Don Tuttle Remembered

June 26, 2020—The life-long impact of one HSU alumnus continues through the support of HSU students. HSU alumnus Don Tuttle (‘71, Natural Resources), passed away on May 15, 2020 at age 81.In 2018, he

Humboldt Area Foundation Pledges $10K in Matching Challenge to Support HSU Dreamers

UPDATE: Thanks to the generosity of donors and the Humboldt Area Foundation, the matching challenge was met, with over $20,000 raised in support of HSU Dreamers over the month of June. For those

Alum Gives $150,000 for Nursing Scholarships

St. Joe's graduate nurses in 1978, including Robin Smith (top left)May 28, 2020—As the new RN to BSN Nursing Program at Humboldt State University has begun accepting applications for its first new

HSU Donors Step Up Support for Students

May 11, 2020—Alumni and other supporters have been giving generously to support students at Humboldt State University.Hundreds of donors have given to provide immediate assistance to students dealing

Donors Support HSU Students During COVID-19

A HSU student checks out a laptop for distance learning. Donor funds have helped provide more laptops available from the Library.April 15, 2020—Donors are stepping up and supporting Humboldt State

HSU Student’s Passion for Building a Better World Lives on with New Scholarship

Ketly Sylla; with her brother, Terell Oliver, and sister, Kyla Oliver February 28, 2020—A Humboldt State University student’s commitment to making a difference is continuing on through a memorial

Event Celebrates North Coast Nursing Milestones

February 22, 2020—The vision of building the nursing workforce on the North Coast to improve the health and wellbeing of residents is becoming a reality.At a press conference today in Crescent City,

Professor’s Legacy Supports a New Generation of Wildlife Researchers

Stanley Harris at a scholarship reception at Humboldt State UniversityFebruary 5, 2020—Stanley Harris, who passed at the age of 91 on December 27, was a Wildlife professor at Humboldt State

Donors Give More Than $160,000 for Humboldt State Scholarships at Fundraiser

At an event sponsored by the Humboldt State University Foundation, HSU alumna Ana Cortes (left), and HSU students Benicio Benevides-Garb (center), and Jesse Bowling (right) shared how scholarships

$50,000 Matching Grant Boosts New Fund, Helps Students Finish College

Humboldt State student Nina was able to stay on track to receive her HSU degree thanks to the Student Adversity Fund.January 2020—Nicole, a Humboldt State University senior (whose name has been

Alumnus Creates Nursing Scholarship to Honor Wife’s Lifetime of Care

Diana and Michael Berman during their younger days in the service. December 2, 2019—A love of education and helping those who need help most are legacies that Michael (‘64, Industrial Arts) and Diana

HSU Foundation Expands Social- and Eco-Conscious Investments

November 25, 2019—In 2014, Humboldt State University announced its commitment to green up its endowment investments.Five years later, the Humboldt State University Foundation (HSUF)--the University’s

Endowed Scholarship Honors Rowing Coach Robin Meiggs

Recently retired Humboldt Women’s Rowing Coach Robin Meiggs (R) and husband Scott Heller at the November 21 ceremony honoring Meiggs.November 22, 2019—Recently retired Humboldt Women’s Rowing Coach

Donors Gave $7 Million to Humboldt State University

Nov 12, 2019—Over the most recent year, thousands of donors gave $7 million in charitable support through the Humboldt State University Foundation and charitable grants to support students and

Donors Create $4,000 HSU Scholarship for Fortuna High School Grads

October 23, 2019—Dan and Cindy Phillips have made a gift of $250,000 to support Fortuna High School graduates who attend Humboldt State University.The Dan & Cindy Phillips Fortuna Scholarship is

Humboldt Area Foundation Invests $300,000 in North Coast Nursing Program

September 28, 2019—Humboldt State University’s RN-to-BSN Nursing program received another boost today — a $300,000 grant from the Orvamae Emmerson Endowment Fund of the Humboldt Area Foundation.

St. Joseph Health Invests $2 Million in North Coast Nursing Program

Standing with nursing students are (from left to right) State Senator Mike McGuire; College of the Redwoods President Keith Flamer; Humboldt State University President Lisa Rossbacher; and Roberta

Alum’s Giving and Volunteerism Going Strong after 30 Years

December 3, 2018—David Kalb (‘76, Political Science) was politically active as a student at HSU. He served on the student council, and as student body president from 1975-76. The experience taught

Retired HSU Professor’s Love of Science Inspires $154,000 Gift

Humboldt State Biology students who plan to pursue a graduate degree will soon have significant support from a scholarship established to honor retired HSU Professor James F. Welsh’s dedication to teaching.

$50k Grant Will Support Community College Transfer Students

The financial future is brighter for students who transfer to Humboldt State from California community colleges.

More than $100,000 Donated for Green Internships

A fund that provides students hands-on learning experience and supports HSU’s goal of being a climate positive campus just received a major boost.

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