Bengal Giving Day 2025 Makes a Bold Impact
March 24, 2025
Idaho State University is thrilled to announce that Bengal Nation has forged a bold path forward, raising an impressive $625,625 during Bengal Giving Day 2025 to support students and university programs.
This remarkable achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of ISU alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and students worldwide.
Because of you, we met ambitious challenges and unlocked generous matching gifts—ISU donors raised an astounding $625,625 to support our students, programs, and ISU's bold future.
During the 1,901-minute campaign — a tribute to ISU’s founding in 1901 — the Bengal community rallied together, making 1,094 gifts from 743 unique donors. These generous contributions poured into key areas such as scholarships, athletics, student clubs, and academic programs, directly impacting the lives of ISU students.
“My experience at ISU, if I had to sum it up in one word, it would be this: transformative,” said student Braxton Bigelow at the Bengal Giving Day 2025 Celebration. “ISU is a place where someone like me—a student who once thought average was all I could be—can turn things around. It’s a place where hard work, late nights of studying, and perseverance truly pay off. It’s a place that equips you to not only meet your goals but exceed them, no matter your starting point.”
The campaign's success was celebrated with an exciting gathering in the Pond Student Union in Pocatello. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors came together to reflect on Bengal Giving Day 2025's incredible impact.
"The engagement and generosity I witnessed during this campaign inspired me and made me proud to be a Bengal," said Vice President for University Advancement Stephanie Smith. "We are stronger together and the collective support reflects our Bengal community's passion for giving back and creating opportunities for our students. I am grateful for the hundreds of donors who gave back on Bengal Giving Day to transform lives and strengthen the future of Idaho State."
Thank you for believing in ISU, for showing up, and for fueling the success of our students. The momentum we’ve created together will carry us forward into another remarkable year.
Go Bengals!
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