Stories by Month

Dec, 2021

a student studies in the HSU library

Donors’ Estate Gift Expands Access to Textbooks, Helps Nursing Students Succeed

Oct, 2021

Conducting research in Trinidad Bay, HSU students like these and the university's unique hands-on learning experiences inspire the generosity of donors year after year.

Donors Give $9.4 Million to Support Students and Programs at HSU

Robin Smith during dual swim meet in the late 1970s as a member of HSU's Women's Swimming and Diving Team.

Transformative Gift to Lumberjack Athletics and Recreational Sports

Aug, 2021

Photo of Dan Philips

HSU Alumnus Gives $1 Million for Scholarships for Local Students

two photos of Leah B. Thibault's parents

Donor Honors Roots by Helping to Launch HSU Food Sovereignty Lab

Jul, 2021

Destiny Turner

Being a Student and an Agent of Change

Jun, 2021

Braden Hogan in his cap and gown at his HSU graduation.

In Fulfilling a Philanthropic Promise, the Healing Begins

May, 2021

Aidan Mullin at the top of a redwood tree in Humboldt

For the Love of the Land and Humboldt

Apr, 2021

Top row, left to right: Rich Casale (‘75, Natural Resources Management), Heidi Moore-Guynup (‘98, Psychology, ‘00, M.A. Psychology), Drew Petersen (‘91, Physical Education). Bottom row, left to right: Robert Romano (‘95, English, ‘96, M.A. English), Cathy

Humboldt State University’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni

Mar, 2021

Trees on the HSU campus and students walking

Assistantship Program to Fund Student Work on Faculty-Led Projects

Connie Stewart smiling

Living, Learning, and Leaving a Legacy at Humboldt

Jan, 2021

Pattie and Glen Atkinson, of Nevada, showing their playful nature wearing bunny and flower headbands.

Helping Aspiring Artists get the Supplies they Need

Jack and Diana McGurk standing in front of a bridge, next to a river

Helping Those Who Care for Others

Nov, 2020

Mike Anderson, professor emeritus of Environmental Resources Engineering and an award-winning bird photographer, is seen photographing Snowy Owls in Canada in February 2015.

To Students, the Gift of Knowledge

Eric Wier and Laura Frank hiking in the woods.

Black Lives Matter Inspires HSU Alumni

Oct, 2020

Photo of Jerry and Gisela Rohde

A Donation After Their own Hearts

Sep, 2020

Photo of the South West entrance to Humboldt State.

Donors Give More Than $6 million to Humboldt State University

Jul, 2020

HSU student with book in class

Hearst Foundations Grant Supports HSU Student Success

Student looking at biology book in the forest

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

Butterflies flying in midair

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

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