Giving at Illinois State University

04/26/2023

Illinois State University held our Inaugural Gratitude Gala to celebrate the philanthropic impact of the 1857 Society. Pictures are worth a thousand words and we would like to thank everyone who attended once again.

04/26/2023

First-generation college student Radharani Das knew attending college would not be easy. With hard work, determination, and the generosity of Illinois State University donors, Das has made that dream a reality.

First-generation college student Radharani Das knew attending college would not be easy. With hard work, determination, and the generosity of Illinois State University donors, Das has made that dre…

02/24/2023

Thank you to everyone who gave during Birds Give Back! It was another record-breaking year!

In its fifth year, Birds Give Back shattered previous single-day giving records. Preliminary numbers show that Redbirds came together to raise $1,031,225 from 4,439 gifts. The previous record for i…

02/20/2023

Happy Philanthropy Week Redbirds!

Illinois State’s Redbird Philanthropy Week returns the week of February 20.

01/06/2023

ISU’s Giving Tuesday efforts secured $19,521 from 172 donors to fight food insecurity on campus. Learn more about the issue and those working to promote solutions in the story below.

Illinois State University is rolling out a student peer navigator program in January to help students find resources addressing food insecurity.

01/05/2023

We love to see you Redbirds warm and cozy in your Reggie’s Holiday Pick blankets! Thank you for giving, raising over $58,000 for students in need. Pictured here: Redbirds Kathy (’84) and Frank Niepagen & Family. Share your blanket pics with hashtag

12/21/2022

Established in 2021, the Eric and Maria Boerngen Softball Service Endowment was created to support an ISU softball player who shares the team’s commitment and passion for community service.

12/19/2022

When a portrait of General Charles E. Hovey, the first president and principal of Illinois State Normal University, was moved from Ewing Cultural Center to Milner Library’s Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Arch…

12/19/2022

The Susan T. Kern Special Opportunities Endowed Scholarship was established in 2006 by Dr. Susan and Stephen Kern to support Illinois State students participating in a one-time special academic or …

12/19/2022

Over 1,000 donors participated in the third-annual Support Your Sport challenge, a six-day campaign that took place from December 5-10, raising $160,000 for Illinois State Athletic programs.

12/14/2022

After receiving a scholarship while studying art at Illinois State University, Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, found comfort in knowing that her university valued and supported her creativit…

12/14/2022

Chicago-based artist Bethany Collins examines language for racial biases.