Your act of generosity, our longevity
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Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to student success here at Fresno State.
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Chuck HudelsonIn December 2020, Fresno State alumnus Chuck Hudelson was looking to make a donation to the University in honor of his mother, Mildred. He wasn't quite...
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Greg and Seta TcherkoyanGreg Tcherkoyan grew up in Fresno where he attended Roosevelt High School and Fresno City College with hopes of finishing his degree at Fresno State.
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Dario and Celeste BorelliAlumni Dario Borelli and his wife Celeste (Craven) Borelli credit Fresno State agriculture for their successful careers and have invested in future students.
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Ron SamuelFresno State alumnus and former Ag One Foundation board member, Ron Samuel grew up and lived in Los Banos, CA. His father worked at Wolfsen Land...
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John and Carol GorterFresno State agricultural economics alumni John and Carol Maughn Gorter have found a special way to support a new generation of students by working through the campus Heritage Society to...
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Geraldine TahajianGeri was known for always carrying a smile on her face, with a true love for many family and friends. She saw the good in everyone with her optimistic and positive outlook on life.
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Doris SullengerDoris Sullenger cared for others her whole life. One of seven children, and the daughter of Chinese immigrants, she became a caretaker...
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William N. BeckMr. William N. Beck graduated from Fresno State in 1952 with a degree in business. He went on to great success in wine marketing.
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Col. Edwin J. CookThis retired Air Force Colonel attended Fresno State in the 1940s. This remarkable man served in the Army and Navy to finally earn...
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Alpheda KnorrAlpheda "Alphie" Knorr was a surgical nurse in Fresno who never attended Fresno State. No one is even sure if she ever visited the campus.
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Pete BeidenPete Beiden is a legend in collegiate baseball...
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Gary and Marlene PeacockPeacocks expand their giving with a $7 million planned gift.
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Joseph and Mary SlotnickWhen Joseph Slotnick was 3 years old, spinal meningitis took from him the ability to hear. It was the 1930s, a time when Deaf children were rarely given an opportunity at an education.
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Chuck HudelsonIn December 2020, Fresno State alumnus Chuck Hudelson was looking to make a donation to the University in honor of his mother, Mildred.
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Ralph ShabazianWhen the late Ralph Shabazian learned about the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State in early 2016, he knew he wanted...
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Reed and Julie RoslingJulie Rosling is a science pioneer who is living beyond her diagnosis.
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Marge WintersRichard and Marge Winters were farmers out in Easton where they grew grapes and almonds. Although they are not from the Central Valley, they have always been passionate about Fresno State and, in particular, the athletics program.
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Doug and Liz RiedeInspired by those who supported them, Doug and Liz decided to pay it forward and support students within the Craig School of Business.
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Jim and Louise DunawayJim and Louise, two retired math teachers, chose to give back to their alma maters, supporting students who wish to teach math, just like they did.
