NORTHERN TODAY 18 SPECIAL I SSUE | Summer 2021 ALONG WITH MAKING a generous donation to the campaign, Sanford also supports Northern through its athletic training agreement with NSU Athletics. To Ashley Erickson, supporting Northern and the campaign has longlasting impacts. “Sanford Health supports NSU’s Educational Impact Campaign because this investment has an impact on multiple generations of students and the community,” said Erickson, executive director of Sanford Aberdeen. Sanford Health’s partnership with NSU was fully established with the exclusive sports medicine agreement in 2015, Erickson said, but the roots of their connection run deeper – Sanford has various employees who are NSU alums or have had family attend NSU. Erickson said, “Sanford Health hopes its partnership with NSU helps develop student loyalty to and appreciation for Aberdeen and the surrounding area – with the goal of keeping students in the region after graduation.” REVITAL IZATION OF CAMPUS | A SALUTE TO OUR DONORS “Sanford Health supports NSU’s Educational Impact Campaign because this investment has an impact on multiple generations of students and the community.” ASHLEY ERICKSON Sanford Health has strong connection with Northern Sanford Health has a strong community partnership with Northern State University, which includes support of the Educational Impact Campaign. FORMER NSU PRESIDENT Dr. Timothy Downs said the university is thrilled with the generous gift. “This commitment to Northern and our students is overwhelming and provides resources that will impact multiple generations of students and our community,” Downs said. Sanford Health’s gift helped advance educational and research opportunities for the university and entire region. In addition, the gift included a $500,000 Sanford Health scholarship endowment for Northern students and a $200,000 Sanford Health faculty development endowment. Along with the endowed Sanford Health student scholarships, the donation included more than $200,000 a year in additional scholarships. These are expected to benefit students in a wide array of disciplines, including students preparing for advanced studies and careers in health care. Sanford Health presently assists Northern students and alumni with employment opportunities and summer research experiences. “Sanford Health is proud to invest in the communities we serve,” said Ashley Erickson, executive director of Sanford Aberdeen. “Sanford Health and Northern State have a strong history of supporting each other, and we are excited to continue that partnership.” Said Downs, “This gift from Sanford further affirms our mutual commitment to the development of students, with the intent of assisting students to identify and prepare themselves for careers. This gift confirms that Sanford Health is one of our primary stakeholders and partners in the success and future of our students.” As part of the ongoing partnership, Sanford Health is the exclusive sports medicine provider for Northern State University athletics through the 2034-2035 academic year. Sanford Health donates $5 million to Northern State University Sanford Health pledged $5 million to Northern State University’s Regional Science Education Center to support educational activities and create new student scholarships and permanent endowments.
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