San Francisco Soul Sisters
Alumnas Leslie Hughes’ and Karla Yates Reyff’s paths intertwined in life in so many ways it seems they were destined to be friends. Later in life, that friendship was cemented in their becoming donors to SFSU.
Kathy Kwan: Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow
Kathy Kwan’s philanthropic foundation, the Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation, donated $1 million to SF State’s Career Services & Leadership Development program, which will help them to offer career services to students and alumni.
From Foster Care to On the Air: Bonta Hill, Warriors Pre/Postgame host & SFSU Guardian Scholars Alum
Hear directly from Bonta how the Guardian Scholars Program empowered him to obtain an SF State degree and grow beyond his wildest dreams in a successful sports radio and television career.
SF State Builds on Successful Fundraising Campaign for Student Emergencies
“It takes a village to have helped me, and that's what SF State was able to provide.”
—Juthaporn Chaloeicheep (B.A., ’20)
The Guardian Scholars Program Helps Students Change the Course of Their Lives
SF State's Guardian Scholars Program helps young people transition from foster care into college, with a range of programs and support.
Donor Profile: Marianne Bacigalupi
The Bacigalupi University Scholarship Endowment supports current & former foster care students in the Guardian Scholars Program. For many students, these awards bring a feeling of belonging and of being cared for in addition to financial support, which often makes Marianne tear up.
