Visionary Impact through Legacy Gifts
At Colorado State University, just like in a lot of places, so much of our story reflects our past. Our accomplishments, our growth, our challenges, and our victories are all written in the first 150 years of our history.
As a donor who has included CSU in your estate plans, YOU are helping to write the story of the next 150 years. Collectively, your legacy gifts will transform lives – and our campus, too.
Future Students
When a promise becomes hope
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“CSU has been a place of innovation and opportunity for me. Through the Vet Prep Program and the biomedical sciences master’s track, I found a path into veterinary medicine where I can pursue my passion for serving animals. Receiving this scholarship has meant more than financial support — it has allowed me to fully engage with my studies and community work without the burden of financial stress. I’m deeply grateful to the donors who make this possible. Your belief in students like me fuels my determination to make a lasting impact in the veterinary field and beyond.”
– JEAN CARLOS A., Dr. Sarah Lindsay Schillereff Memorial Scholarship recipient
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“Coming from a single-parent household in Colorado Springs, I’ve always been grateful for the sacrifices my family has made to support my dreams. At CSU, I’ve found opportunities to grow not only as a student in the natural sciences, but also as an aspiring physician and part-time visual artist. Scholarships have taught me the value of hard work and have given me the chance to pursue a future in medicine. I’m endlessly thankful to those who support students like me — you help make our dreams possible.”
– MARLEY H., Dr. Fu-Ho C. Chow Scholarship recipient
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“Scholarships are how I’m able to afford college. With two brothers already in school, I never expected my parents would be able to help. Every scholarship I receive lifts a weight off all our shoulders. So, thank you — not just from me, but from students like me. Your support changes lives and gives us the opportunity to prove that we’re more than what others might expect.”
– KORBYNE W., Tex Anderson & Family Scholarship recipient
A Full Circle Moment for Former Scholarship Recipient
Alumna Janet Stellema’s legacy gift will endow a scholarship to support CSU Mountain Campus students. But she’s not waiting until it’s too late to meet her recipients – she’s supporting the fund at an annual level now.
scholarship support
Future Spaces
Where potential takes shape
The Future of Veterinary Medicine Begins Here
CSU’s new Veterinary Health and Education Complex is designed to meet the needs of today’s veterinary medicine industry while training a new generation of highly skilled veterinarians. Your support helps CSU’s new Veterinary Health and Education Complex prepare our future leaders and serve the community. Donor Allen Hanano raised his hand early to support this revolutionary complex with his planned gift, inspiring additional donors to join the effort.
Future Programs
How commitment turns into action
Establishing the strategic roadmap for CSU 2035 takes building a long-term vision of success anchored by institutional priorities. Legacy gifts that benefit University programs ensure CSU has the resources to support innovative projects that represent technologies of the future to keep us at the forefront of discovery.
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Soon to house one of the most powerful lasers in the world, CSU – who’s been at the forefront of laser research for many years – will lead breakthrough research on laser-driven fusion energy.
Your endorsement of CSU’s commitment to sustainability fuels projects like this, designed to safely generate practically unlimited, sustainable, carbon-free energy.Fusion Energy Ignites the Future
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The ambitious vision for the new Don and Susie Law Engineering Future Technologies Building was spurred by historic investments from students, the Scott Family Foundation, and alumni dedicated to strengthening the student experience and accelerating new levels of excellence for engineering research and education at CSU. Because of your support, CSU is able to shape and transform engineering and related fields.
Historic Student and Donor Generosity Makes Transformative Impact
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Members
Frontier Legacy Society membership changes lives
Membership in the Frontier Legacy Society expresses your belief in CSU and demonstrates your commitment to improving the future through higher education. Your generosity not only works as a catalyst for positive change, but also inspires others to get involved and make a difference.
Meet Scott Roberts, VP for University Advancement
(417) 483-2452 | [email protected]
Frontier Legacy Society Members Enjoy the Following Benefits:
- Access. You are connected with the beneficiaries of your philanthropy and leadership at CSU.
- Information. You will receive exclusive information from the Office of Gift Planning about financial trends and situational scenarios related to creative gifting ideas and updates. You will also receive regular newsletters that share personal stories from other donors, like you, about their journeys to becoming Legacy Donors and the impact they plan to have on CSU through their gift.
- Experiences. We get creative when it comes to facilitating unique CSU experiences for all Legacy Donors to enjoy.
“We are deeply honored and humbled that you’ve chosen to include CSU in your estate plans — it’s a powerful testament to your belief in future generations. Just as you are forever part of the Rams Family, we feel privileged to be part of your extended family too.”
– Karen L. Dunbar, CPA, ’83
Associate Vice President of Gift Planning,
University Advancement
For Any Questions, Please Contact:
Karen L. Dunbar, CPA, ’83
Associate Vice President of Gift Planning
University Advancement | Colorado State University
(970) 491-4254 | [email protected]
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