Giving Impact Stories
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a positive impact on the lives of Minnesota State Mankato students. These stories illustrate how donor support has allowed students to succeed in achieving their big ideas.
Scholarship Notifications 2020
Donor gifts to make a difference for Minnesota State University, Mankato students through scholarships helped deliver unexpected joy and emotion to 845 recipients this last year. We had a little fun tricking—I mean, telling—students we needed to meet with them about something different and then surprised them with amazing news. Watch their reactions as they learn that donors stepped up and helped change their lives with their generosity.
Rolf Middleton ('63)
Rolf Middleton visits campus for graduation and reflects on his time at the University and the impact of Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Scholarship Notifications 2019
Scholarships awarded to students are a direct result of the generosity of donors. We surprised scholarship recipients on candid camera to capture their reactions to your support.
A Thank You From Commencement 2019
Alicia ('19), who was a student stewardship officers at Minnesota State Mankato, takes time out of her graduation day to thank the generous donors that support our fine institution.
Emergency Grant Fund
Minnesota State University, Mankato students thank donors who supported them with gifts to the Emergency Grant Fund.
Cameron Laudert—Andreas American Indian Student Scholarship
The four words that saved Cameron's life are "I believe in you". That is what our donors say to our students with scholarship gifts. Scholarships are not just about money. A scholarship tells a student that someone believes in them. Thank you for your generosity.
