Fresno Pacific University receives largest gift in Central Valley history

Hundreds of individuals gathered in Fresno Pacific University's Warkentine Culture and Arts Center on Monday, September 14, 2026, for the announcement of a gift that will impact FPU for decades to come.

An anonymous donor has given $60 million to Fresno Pacific University, marking the largest gift in Central Valley history.

The gift will provide funding for scholarships, new and expanded academic programs in healthcare, a new track and field facility and other capital projects. This historic investment will have a lasting impact on FPU, its students and the communities in the Central Valley and beyond.

"This is truly a transformational moment in the history of Fresno Pacific University," said FPU President André Stephens, Ph.D. "This extraordinary generosity will create opportunities for generations of students and strengthen our ability to serve the Central Valley in ways that will be felt far beyond our campuses. We are deeply grateful for the donor's belief in our students, our mission and the future of Fresno Pacific."

The donor has requested to remain anonymous, and Fresno Pacific University is honoring that request.

"I want this gift to create opportunities for students for many years to come," the donor said. "My hope is that it will help students pursue their education, strengthen healthcare here in the Valley and give student-athletes the opportunity to excel in competition, in the classroom and in their faith."

The gift will provide countless scholarships and support FPU's current and future healthcare programs. It will strengthen and grow the university's nursing programs and help establish, build and fund a physician associate program, which is anticipated to launch in May 2029. The investment will help FPU prepare skilled and compassionate healthcare professionals to serve the Central Valley and beyond.

The gift will also significantly advance FPU's track and field program.

A portion of the $60 million will support capital projects, including facilities to help train future healthcare professionals and facilities for the university's track and field program.

The impact of this extraordinary generosity will extend well into the future, creating new opportunities for generations of FPU students and the communities they serve.Fresno Pacific University receives largest gift in Central Valley history

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