Support From Every State
Utah State received donations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Donors in 28 Utah counties gave $44,076,825 to USU, with the highest total amount of $18,925,826 in gifts coming from 2,480 donors in Cache County. Salt Lake County, with $18,544,233 from 753 donors and Davis County with $2,498,738 from 557 donors rounded out the top three. Outside of Utah, the top three states in total dollars donated were Idaho with $5,670,874 donated; Montana, with $3,517,078 donated; and California, with $1,947,578 donated.
Alumni Giving
Alumni Donors
3,569
Total Giving
$36,021,601
USU Alum Promotes Partnership Between USU and Dairy West
USU alum Eric Bastian ’84, ’87 M.S., ’89 Ph.D., who serves as vice president of innovation partnerships for Dairy West in Idaho
As part of Dairy West’s mission, the organization is proud to support Utah State’s College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences through the Western Dairy Center and its BUILD Dairy program.
USU alum Eric Bastian ’84, ’87 M.S., ’89 Ph.D., who serves as vice president of innovation partnerships for Dairy West in Idaho, believes that innovation and product development are essential for the future of the dairy industry as they enable adaptation to evolving consumer preferences, market trends, and technological advancements.
“I am passionate about my work with Utah State and the dairy food science field,” Eric said. “My focus is to create greater product innovation in order to build a strong, sustainable workforce of future dairy scientists in the Northwest.”
USU Faculty and Staff Giving
Faculty and Staff Donors
7,881
Total Giving
$638,069
Giving by Aggie Impact Area
Spark Ignited at Utah State Leads to International Adventure and Giving Back
At USU, Bob ’64, ’66 MS, and DeAnn Fehlman’s story of resilience and giving back is woven into their lives. “Utah State holds a special place in our hearts,” Bob said.
His journey to success was fueled by passion, perseverance, and a serendipitous encounter with German studies. His time at USU, where he earned degrees in political science and met DeAnn, shaped his life’s trajectory. In gratitude, the Fehlmans established the Robert Gustave and DeAnn Frank Fehlman German Lab in the Mehdi Heravi Global Learning and Teaching Center, believing in the power of education.
“USU gave us so much, and we wanted to give back,” Bob explained.
Their legacy continues to inspire future students to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact.
Giving By Year
Endowed Scholarships
New Scholarships
57
Student Recipients
1,851
Total
Awarded
$4,432,083
Expendable Scholarships
New Scholarships
19
Student Recipients
2,882
Total
Awarded
$4,805,654
A Decade Deferred Leads to Degrees Completed Thanks to Scholarships
Nebojsa Knezevik ’23For Nebojsa Knezevik ’23, the Integrated Studies program at USU marked personal growth and transformation. Originally from Macedonia, Nebojsa began his USU studies in 2012, but life’s demands, including work in the oil and gas industry and raising a family, forced him to pause his education.
Years later, the Ivory Foundation Completion Scholarship and support from USU advisors helped him return to finish his degree. Now living in Denver with his wife and three children, Nebojsa reflected, “Education isn’t just about knowledge, but critical thinking and continuous learning.”
The expendable scholarship supports former USU students returning to complete their degrees after a break of at least two years.