The Whitney Foundation pledged $300,000 to support the Humanics program in the College of Social Sciences.

Humanics students are taught and mentored by industry professionals, and they gain critical experience through valuable internships and working relationships with Fresno-area nonprofit organizations. They invest in regional community-benefit organizations and assist them in gaining further funding. The program has prepared students for the past 20 years for leadership in service to society with hands-on experience in philanthropy that enhances students' education and improves the community.

To support these activities and grow the program, The Whitney Foundation pledged a challenge gift of $300,000 to the Fresno State Foundation, to be matched dollar-for-dollar to create a $600,000 endowment to support Humanics program costs going forward. The amount was matched by the Office of the President at Fresno State and community support.

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