Dan Hochstaetter

At Minnesota State University, Mankato, the loss of Al Annexstad ’67, who died July 8 at the age of 82, brings to light the impact he had not only on his alma mater but on education around the country. His was a rags-to-riches story in which his good fortune was shared through nearly 1,300 scholarships to students around the U.S.—including many at Minnesota State Mankato. Annexstad will be remembered as a thoughtful businessman, a dedicated husband, father and friend, and a philanthropist whose generosity touched students who, like him, had to navigate difficult economic …

A LIFE OF GIVING AND GROWING – A CHILDHOOD OF CHALLENGES SCHOOLED AL ANNEXSTAD.Read More

The foundation awards three Leaders for Tomorrow National Scholarships each year to Ole Missstudents who have exhibited leadership in their schools or communities, said John Samonds, associatedean of the Honors College. “Our 2022 recipients have demonstrated that they have the drive to accomplish anything they set theirminds to,” Samonds said. “We hope that this scholarship will enable them to do just that.”Incoming freshmen Brady Bass, Destiny Kirksey and Manjot Nagra are setting big goals for their time atthe university. Read More …

Three students in the University of Mississippi‘s Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College have been awarded scholarships from the Annexstad Family Foundation.Read More

Ajah Singleton has served as an example for the Leaders for Tomorrow scholarship cohort since her first semester at the University of Mississippi. In a recent article by the University of Mississippi’s Journey to Commencement, Jennifer Parsons highlights Ajah’s road to graduation. Following her time in Oxford, MS, with her degree in management with a health care emphasis in hand, Ajah hopes to make health care “Ajah hopes to more equal and equitable for vulnerable, low-income populations in Mississippi.” Read More …

Grateful for the opportunities, Ajah Singleton weathers multiple challenges to excel in Honors CollegeRead More

Clemson University third-year scholar Arabella Hunter is selected as a 2022 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship recipient. This premier national scholarship is awarded to students who are interested in research and innovation in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering. Arabella is materials science and engineering major with dreams of pursuing a Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering to explore drug delivery mechanisms. Read More …

Arabella Hunter is selected as a 2022 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship recipientRead More

University of Alabama second year scholar, DJ Luster, is marching his way to New York City. This Thursday, DJ is set to appear in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade as part of the University of Alabama’s Million Dollar Marching band as a member of the Tuba section. DJ is pursuing a degree in Business, while he is unsure about which professional field he would like to pursue, DJ hopes to become a business leader who can manage and mentor a team of colleagues. DJ shares with the Foundation a bit about his experience as an Annexstad scholar and his preparation to perform on a national …

Alabama LFT scholar, DJ Luster, set to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeRead More