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Priorities

Priorities

$383M

Total amount raised

$156M

Student Success amount raised

66,310

Number of campaign donors

Making An Impact

Our students, alumni and donors all help make the world Forever Brighter. Learn more about some of our most impressive community members.

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Prioritizing Student Success, Fostering Completion

Emergency Grant Fund Provides Support

“The idea of Flashes taking care of Flashes means so much to me,” said Shelbee Stidom, ’22, about receiving an emergency grant. “This community has pulled through for me and my family.” 

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Prioritizing Student Success, Ensuring Access

Learning Leadership and Philanthropy

“Being part of Rising Scholars taught me about career paths that I never would have thought of on my own,” said Morgan Briand, ’22. “Rising Scholars has changed my life.”

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Bob Archer
Building the Future, Crawford Hall

Alumnus Supports New Building

Bob Archer, MBA, ’61 began his ֱ State University journey as a result of a tuition assistance program that his first employer, The Hoover Company, provided as a benefit.  “My career goal was to pursue management positions and someday own my own company,” said Bob.

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Prioritizing Student Success, Ensuring Access

From ֱ State to Harvard University

Ya’el Courtney, ’19, always knew she wanted to go to college, but her life took an unexpected turn when she was 15-years-old and found herself in foster care and moving frequently.

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Dr. Tim Feltes, ’77
Prioritizing Student Success, Ensuring Access

Cardiologist’s Dream Began at ֱ State

“I think it’s important to pay that back,” said Dr. Tim Feltes, ’77. “Someone took the time to help me through my education and it’s only fair for me to do the same.”  

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Prioritizing Student Success, Fostering Completion

Student Crosses Finish Line

“The Last Dollar Scholarship helped me cross the finish line and I couldn’t have made it any other way,” said Steven Smith, ’19. “This scholarship helped me when I needed it most.”

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Michele M. Stoffan, ’72, MAT ’75, Ph.D. ’81
Prioritizing Student Success, Ensuring Access

Alumna’s Gift Inspires Future Teachers

The Michele M. Stoffan Endowed Scholarship inspires and supports future teachers interested in providing the highest quality of instruction in high poverty settings. 

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