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One Day for STATE

Thank you for a record-breaking One Day for STATE, Jackrabbits!

Large group of SDSU students smile with Jack during One Day for STATE

2026 Final Results

Thank you for making the 10th annual One Day for STATE a remarkable success! 6,949 donors joined in the challenge, raising $3,538,288 to uplift our university. For 24 unforgettable hours, the yellow and blue community made every second count.

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One day of giving. A lifetime of impact. 

SDSU’s annual giving day has become a beloved tradition not because of the dollars raised, or the nail-biting ambition of a 24-hour goal, or even the programs impacted at the university.

What sets One Day for STATE apart are the thousands of people joining in the celebration, connecting with a family of alumni and friends across the globe, and proving year after year that there’s nothing the yellow and blue community can’t do when we work together. 

One Day for STATE shows how every Jackrabbit can make a difference — students see their generosity multiplied through challenge gifts, faculty and staff are inspired by the support of Jackrabbit Nation, and alumni and friends join together to pave the way for the next generation.

6,949 Donors rallied together in 2026
  • $3.5 Million raised during 24 hours
  • 8,190 total gifts
  • 1,145 faculty/staff members donated
  • 678 students donated
  • 452 recent alumni ('21–'26) donated
  • 1,671 parents of current students donated

Real-life Impact

Thanks to the generosity of Jackrabbits, One Day for STATE has made a lasting impact — seen through examples like these:

National Recognition for Theater Students

SDSU theater students participated in the Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theater Festival, earning an invitation to perform in Des Moines and receiving four national awards. Donor support empowers students to elevate their craft and gain transformative educational and professional experiences.

Graduate Students Present Globally

Over 60 graduate students received travel awards to present research at conferences from Hawaii to Turkey. These experiences expand professional networks, highlight SDSU research, and give students the opportunity to represent the university on an international stage.

Hands-On Learning for Food Science

Support allowed the Food Science Club to attend the IFT: First Expo in Chicago, providing hands-on experiences to explore food industry trends, connect with students from across the country, and network with leading professionals. These opportunities help students gain practical skills and build connections that advance their careers.

Relive the Excitement 2026

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One Day for STATE: A Decade of Difference-Making

One Day for STATE is a testament to what can happen when momentum becomes a movement, when charitable giving becomes a celebration and when trying something new becomes tradition.

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