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Loyalty Circle Reception inspires $200,000 gift

Leonard Roth standing in the Alumni Center

For Leonard Roth, philanthropy is not just a way to stay connected to Illinois State. It’s become his personal mission.

Best Buddies at Illinois State creates a more inclusive community through the power of friendship

Illinois State Best Buddies at a basketball game

The Illinois State University chapter of nonprofit Best Buddies brings people together to form lasting friendships and a more inclusive community.

December Redbirds on the rise

Your contributions make a difference in our students’ lives. This month, meet four students who have benefited from your support.

Gift ideas students can actually use at college

A young woman makes a face while holding an ugly sweater.

After talking it over with current college students, we’ve come up with some ideas for things that your student will not only appreciate, but will actually improve their life on campus.

Help your talented student make the most of their gifts in college

A student dance group performas at Illinois State, enriching the Redbird campus community.

The holidays are a time of year we think about giving. But what does that mean for your student when they arrive on a college campus?

October & November Redbirds on the rise

Each month we recognize a few of the many amazing students and alumni who have been impacted by our donors’ generosity. Meet five students and one alum who have benefited from your support.

FAFSA: Why those five letters are so important for college financial aid

College students work on a computer filing the FAFSA.

Don’ think the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) matters for your family? You might be missing out in a big way.

Earning financial aid starts with a timeline

A student walks by a clock on Illinois State's Quad.

A little planning goes a long way toward making the search for college financial aid simpler, more satisfying, and successful.

What’s the key to finding college scholarships?

If you and your student are willing to put in a little time and effort to find and apply for scholarships, the return on investment can go a long way toward making college affordable.

Cost matters when choosing a college, but knowing how to find scholarships can make school affordable.

Natilie Williams makes student success “A Different World”

Migos. Cardi B. Beyoncé. These are names most students would not expect to often hear at an academic workshop. However, one Illinois State University School of Communication (SoC) alumna is using “the culture” to cultivate student leadership.