Tower Society

Tower Society - San Diego State University

SDSU's Tower Society was established in 1997 — SDSU’s centennial year — to recognize donors who support the university's educational mission at the highest levels. The society is named for the landmark tower completed in 1931 at the northwest corner of the original campus quad. Officially renamed Hardy Tower in 1976 to honor the university’s second president, Edward L. Hardy, this tower is an iconic symbol. Like Hardy Tower, members are an integral part of the university, and their generosity is a catalyst for building excellence. We are grateful for their generous support.

Tower Society Membership

Man standing in front of Manchester Hall with the Library in the background
William G. Tong, Ph.D., Provost and Senior Vice President; Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Tower Society member since 2016

Tower Society includes an exclusive group of alumni and friends who have made generous gifts to SDSU throughout the years. Supporters of $50,000 and more are honored for their lifetime contributions and receive distinct opportunities to engage with the campus community.

Tower Society Benefits

Chiloh Baty
Chiloh Baty (’08), Tower Society member since 2020

Members receive invitations to attend the annual Tower Society donor appreciation events. We are also pleased to offer occasional, digital communications to those with a valid email address on file with the university, sharing the impact of member gifts across campus. Additionally, members with lifetime giving in excess of $500,000 are invited to attend the university president's annual Evening of Distinction event, while those with lifetime giving of $1 million or more are honored at the Evening Celebrating Philanthropy.