President's Circle and Initiatives

President's Circle and Initiatives

Every day we witness the transformative power of education. Students bring diverse perspectives, demonstrate resilience, and embody the spirit of community. But for many, the path to success is fraught with challenges. Your support can change that.

Key Initiatives for Enrollment, Academic Excellence, and Wellbeing

Black Honors College

Faculty designed this ground-breaking program to empower students interested in Black history, life, culture, and contributions. It provides students with holistic support as they take on accelerated, specialized coursework in addition to their daily studies. By supporting the Black Honors College or its scholarship, you ensure ambitious students who are our future leaders receive the support and opportunities they need.

Scholarships: Green & Gold

We created the Green & Gold Scholarship with one word in mind: access. Your gift will support any student awarded who demonstrates enthusiasm and determination to obtain their undergraduate degree despite personal, financial, or other hardships. 

Former Foster Youth Support: Guardian Scholars

Funds help support former foster youth in continuing on their path to graduation. Services provided by Guardian Scholars include academic advising, career advising, professional mentoring, emergency funding, internship opportunities, and community-building. 

President's Circle Fund

Contribution to this fund allow for President Luke Wood to address the most pressing needs of students.


Join the President's Circle

Comprised of extraordinary donors giving $1,500+ to the President's Circle fund or the President's initiatives above, the President’s Circle is committed to student success and wellbeing. You can directly transform students' lives and our region's future by funding the programs that empower them to become leaders and keep them on the path to graduation.

Stay connected

To show appreciation for your commitment to our students and their future, we invite President Circle members to special events and send them exclusive communications.

Select your level of impact and join today

  • Diamond Circle: $25,000+
  • Platinum Circle: $10,000
  • Gold Circle: $5,000
  • Silver Circle: $2,500
  • Bronze Circle: $1,500

Annual membership at the levels noted above may be held by an individual, jointly by a couple, or by a foundation or corporation.


For questions about the President's Circle, please contact: 

Theresa Holden at t.holden@csus.edu | (916) 534-3244


To give by mail, make checks payable to: 

The University Foundation at Sacramento State

Sacramento State | Development Office | 6000 J Street MS 6030 | Sacramento | CA | 95819

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