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$1 Million Gift Furthers Support for ذكذكتسئµ

October 21, 2025

An anonymous donor has made a $1 million gift to ذكذكتسئµ through appreciated stock, highlighting that there are many ways to give and support the university.

This generous donation was given for general university support and will enhance the overall student experience at ذكذكتسئµ.

A portion of this gift has already been designated for improvements in the Special Events Center on the Fresno Main Campus, including upgraded lighting and sound which will enhance weekly chapel services, athletic events and other community gatherings. Additional funds will be used to improve university infrastructure.

“We are deeply grateful for this generous gift and the impact it will have on furthering the goals of ذكذكتسئµ,â€‌ said ذكذكتسئµ President Andrأ© Stephens, Ph.D. “It demonstrates how donors can use their resources to strengthen ذكذكتسئµâ€™s mission and enrich our students’ experiences.â€‌

Year-End Gifts of Appreciated Stock

Your gift of appreciated stock can open doors for students and create lasting change at ذكذكتسئµ.

With a gift of appreciated stock, you may be able to:

  • Give more than with cash.
  • Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
  • Receive a charitable deduction for the full market value of your gift.

To give appreciated stock, contact director of ذكذكتسئµ Foundation development & legacy gifts, Steven Redekop, at 559-453-3451 or steven.redekop@fresno.edu or visit www.fresno.edu/foundation for more information.

We are deeply grateful for this generous gift and the impact it will have on furthering the goals of ذكذكتسئµ.
ذكذكتسئµ President Andrأ© Stephens, Ph.D.

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