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The SDSU Alumni & Foundation strengthens the university by engaging alumni and friends, generating private donor support, and advancing key university initiatives — from scholarships and capital projects to alumni engagement, events, and lifelong connection. Our work fuels SDSU’s excellence by supporting academic achievement, exceptional faculty, innovative research, and the vibrant Jackrabbit community.
Driven By A Bold Purpose
At the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, we bring alumni, friends, and donors together to strengthen the university we love. With a mission to build a legacy of impact and honor the loyalty of all we serve, we believe in the power of connection, the impact of bold philanthropy, and the spirit that defines Jackrabbit Nation. Together, we’re creating a campus where loyalty lives and generosity shapes the future.
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Our People
When you work for the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, you join a team that cares deeply about its people and its purpose.
We’re dedicated to building meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and university partners; creating experiences that foster pride and connection; and making a lasting impact on the future of SDSU and its students.
Meet the Team
Our Mission and Vision Brought to Life
Investing in Tomorrow’s Global Researchers and Leaders
Rebecca Kurtz and Steve Schwanke are investing in SDSU’s future through native plant research awards and an estate gift to the global agricultural leadership program.
Nontraditional Morans Multiply Jackrabbit Pride
For the Moran family, returning to school at SDSU became a multigenerational tradition and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
McFadden
Edgar McFadden devoted his life to creating a rust-resistant wheat variety — an innovation that would transform global agriculture and help feed the world.
Educating Future Teachers on Oceti Sakowin History and Culture
Through a growing partnership with Norris Elementary on the Rosebud Reservation, SDSU future educators are gaining life-changing experience in culturally responsive teaching.
Prairie Repertory Theatre Partners with SD Shakespeare Festival for Sylvan Theatre Performance
Prairie Repertory Theatre presented an outdoor show this summer for the first time since the ’70s, bringing in a seasoned partner to help pull it off.
Cattlemen Supporting State's Beef Industry
With deep SDSU roots and a commitment to innovation, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation is shaping the future of South Dakota’s beef industry and the communities it nourishes.