Chad Guenther’s life is best described as a series of contradictions: The 6’2″ natural athlete was unable to compete, and had a great sense of humor despite living with a terminal illness.
Chad Henry Guenther Scholarship helps nursing students
Topic: Giving
$1.4 million estate gift to support Alumni Engagement
A $1.4 million gift from the estate of James Ronald Beales ’54, M.S. ’59, will support the programs, services, and initiatives of Illinois State University’s Alumni Engagement department. In recognition of Ron and Mary Beales’ generosity, the Alumni Engagement offices in the Alumni Center have been renamed the Ron and Mary Kathleen Beales Alumni Engagement Suite.
The Matt and Sue Johanson Diversity in Technology Fund provides opportunities for CAST students
Three students in the College of Applied Science and Technology share how receiving the Matt and Sue Johanson Diversity in Technology Fund has enhanced their studies and opened doors.
Simio LLC gifts Illinois State’s College of Business $840,000 in simulation software
Real-world scenarios are being tackled by College of Business students using virtual simulation technology made available through an $840,000 grant from Simio LLC®. Management and Quantitative Methods (MQM) professor Dr. Askar Choudhury received a grant for 350 copies of Simio® Academic Edition. Choudhury uses the software when teaching undergraduate business students in an operations analytics course.
ISU gears up for virtual Thank-a-Donor Days event
This year’s Thank-a-Donor Days event will look different than in past years, but showing appreciation to donors remains an important Redbird tradition.
New geography scholarship available thanks to generous gift
The Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment introduces a new scholarship geared towards academic and professional development of geography majors.
Impact of the Will to Succeed Award on future orchestra teacher
The Will to Succeed Scholarship is helping Vicky Nyder with her hopes to become an orchestra teacher.
Milner Library announces student assistant scholarship in honor of Dr. Thomas D. Wilson
Milner Library is pleased to announce its first annual Dr. Thomas D. Wilson Student Assistant Scholarship, a one-time award of $1,000 to a library student employee who has worked at Milner for at least one semester.
Celebrate 30 years of ADA by supporting student access
Student Access and Accommodation Services is taking the lead to expand opportunities for universal student learning during the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Redbirds Rising campaign reaches record-breaking conclusion
Illinois State University concluded its largest fundraising campaign on June 30, raising $180.9 million during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State. The historic campaign was supported by 56,143 donors.
