Giving – Page 24

Endless opportunities at the library for Milner scholarship recipient

photo of student scholarship recipient Tenaya Muhammad in front of the Floor 4 SE windows with a view of Hewitt and Watterson Towers in background

Learn more about junior sociology major Tenaya Muhammad, Milner Library’s first receipient of the Dr. Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship.

Growing the future of farming: Illinois Farm Bureau invests in agriculture at Illinois State

Julissa Navarrete '19, a graduate student in animal sciences, ractices using the ultrasound while Assistant Professor Dr. Drew Lugar and classmates observe.

Illinois agriculture remains rooted in tradition, but emerging technologies are continually advancing the industry. For students in Illinois State’s Agriculture Department, hands-on learning opportunities are essential for merging the past and present with classroom theory and current best practices.

Four students share what receiving a scholarship means to them

Scholarships give students needed funds to pay for educational expenses, but they often end up being about more than money. For students like Julie Martinez, Andrew Terry, Grace Kinnicutt, and Ryan Hickenbottom, donor-funded scholarships offer encouragement, purpose, and drive. Read what receiving a scholarship has meant to Julie, Andrew, Grace, and Ryan.

Holiday Helper program serves local children amid the pandemic

For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal.