Impact Report
2021-22 Philanthropic Impact Report
Message from the Vice President of Advancement
There is evidence of the power of philanthropy in virtually every corner of St. Cloud State University. Lives are transformed. Programs are energized. Games are won. And students are enriched in ways that complement their classroom experience through their involvement with nearly 250 student organizations.
Message from the Foundation Board
As I begin my tenure as Foundation Board Chair I am optimistic about our prospects for future success. Much work has been done over the last several years by our Board, and Foundation leadership and staff, to strengthen our capacity to fulfill our mission.
A life transformed: Mallory Meidl
Hi, I’m Mallory. I was born and raised in western Minnesota and have struggled with many aspects in my young life. After starting college in Minnesota, I decided my life needed a change and transferred to Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. While in Florida I left one abusive relationship and entered into another. After being physically and mentally abused I soon was left with little.
Scholarships make a difference
Scholarships awarded: By awarding me the Doug Johnson Memorial Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. – See more at: http://outlook.stcloudstate.edu/?p=10628&preview=true#sthash.ZI4oMxw7.dpuf
Commitment to a life of caring
Whitnee Herrling’s inspiration to pursue a career as a pediatric endocrinologist was the result of her interaction with her own physician who successfully helped her manage her Type 1 juvenile diabetes.
Supporting veterans: Jonathan Ellig
I enlisted in the Marine Corps post 9-11 and went to Pensacola, Florida, to be trained to fix F-18 jets. For three-and-a-half years, I traveled all over the world. Wherever those jets went– I went.
Husky student broadcasters earn BEA awards
Students in St. Cloud State’s Mass Communications program continue to build its reputation as one of the Midwest’s best. In the most recent Broadcast Education Association student awards, St. Cloud State scored 1st Place awards.