Jillian Chamberlain-Seitz, a Lithia & Driveway first generation scholar in her first year at SOU, is deeply passionate about costume design and eager to explore the many creative avenues SOU has to offer.
For college students, the pursuit of higher education is often accompanied by a myriad of challenges. Beyond academic coursework, students grapple with financial constraints, housing insecurities, and the ever-present pressure to balance their studies with work and personal lives.
https://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/learn-more-sou-food-pantry.jpg450800Melissa Matthewsonhttps://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SOU-Giving-Logo-6.0.pngMelissa Matthewson2025-02-24 11:05:362025-02-26 11:26:25The SOU Food Pantry: Resiliency in Action and a Cornerstone of Student Success
Annabell Delgado, a first-year student and Lithia & Driveway Scholar at SOU, is making a name for herself as a first-generation college student while juggling work, school, and her passion for criminal justice.
Sierra Sam Fong, first-year SOU student, athlete, and Lithia & Driveway Scholar, arrived at SOU in the fall of 2024 to a campus that felt like a long way from her home in Oahu, Hawaii. Yet, despite the distance, Sierra has found community and belonging at SOU.
https://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sierra-sam-fong-featured-image.jpg451800Melissa Matthewsonhttps://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SOU-Giving-Logo-6.0.pngMelissa Matthewson2025-02-01 14:09:212025-02-24 11:06:26Scholar-Athlete Sierra Sam Fong Makes Her Mark in the Classroom and on the Soccer Field
Steve Bouck ’82 MBA ‘84, an alumnus of SOU embodies the true spirit of philanthropy. To honor the transformative impact SOU had on his professional and personal life, Steve decided to make a significant planned gift ($500,000) to support the university.
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https://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Thomas-Eldridge-Painting-SOU-ALUM.jpg450800Melissa Matthewsonhttps://giving.sou.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SOU-Giving-Logo-6.0.pngMelissa Matthewson2024-06-11 11:58:002024-06-11 15:24:57A Legacy for the Arts: Artist & SOU Alum Leaves Bequest to Schneider Museum of Art
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A First-Generation Scholar’s Path to Innovation
/in Impact Stories, LAD Scholar, ScholarshipsJillian Chamberlain-Seitz, a Lithia & Driveway first generation scholar in her first year at SOU, is deeply passionate about costume design and eager to explore the many creative avenues SOU has to offer.
The SOU Food Pantry: Resiliency in Action and a Cornerstone of Student Success
/in Impact Stories, Resiliency, Student Services, StudentsFor college students, the pursuit of higher education is often accompanied by a myriad of challenges. Beyond academic coursework, students grapple with financial constraints, housing insecurities, and the ever-present pressure to balance their studies with work and personal lives.
From First-Generation College Student to Future Officer
/in Academic Programs, Impact Stories, LAD Scholar, Scholarships, StudentsAnnabell Delgado, a first-year student and Lithia & Driveway Scholar at SOU, is making a name for herself as a first-generation college student while juggling work, school, and her passion for criminal justice.
Scholar-Athlete Sierra Sam Fong Makes Her Mark in the Classroom and on the Soccer Field
/in Athletics, Impact Stories, LAD Scholar, ScholarshipsSierra Sam Fong, first-year SOU student, athlete, and Lithia & Driveway Scholar, arrived at SOU in the fall of 2024 to a campus that felt like a long way from her home in Oahu, Hawaii. Yet, despite the distance, Sierra has found community and belonging at SOU.
A Planned Gift Will Support Future Generations of Raiders
/in Athletics, Charitable Bequests, Donors, Impact Stories, Planned Giving, Student ServicesSteve Bouck ’82 MBA ‘84, an alumnus of SOU embodies the true spirit of philanthropy. To honor the transformative impact SOU had on his professional and personal life, Steve decided to make a significant planned gift ($500,000) to support the university.