Glory Igharo ’19 has big dreams. Thanks to the generosity of others, she has the tools and the drive to reach them.
Scholarship helped fund Glory Igharo’s dual master’s degrees
Topic: Giving
Scholarship helps creative technology major Max Jones pursue his passion
To say Max Jones is passionate about music would be an understatement. The senior creative technology major has been making a name for himself within Illinois State’s live music community since he came to campus in 2016.
Scholarship helped Faith Fosco graduate despite childhood challenges
Faith Fosco’s long-fought journey inspired her to become a special education teacher and a champion for her future students.
Scholarship makes career change possible for education student Josiah Davidson
“I used to live a double life as both firefighter and student,” said Josiah Davidson, a middle-level science and social studies major. That often meant working a 24-hour shift, then driving 100 miles from his hometown of Sullivan to campus for class. Davidson was inspired to change careers after leading firefighter trainings alongside an experienced captain.
Scholarship enables criminal justice student Jessica Irwin to succeed
Jessica Irwin is also balancing a lot: a full-time job as a patient care liaison at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, mom to 15-year-old Matthew and 13-year-old Ava, and Illinois State student who commutes to classes. She doesn’t let the busyness of her life get her down; instead, it’s a motivating force for reaching her career goals.
Scholarship gives international business student Kamya Monga life-changing experience
There’s a saying in Panama—tranquila—which means, “no worries.” Senior marketing and international business major Kamya Monga got to live out the meaning of tranquila after she received the Matt Busey Endowed Scholarship, which made studying abroad in Panama possible.
Illinois State University taking part in Giving Tuesday Now, May 5, to benefit COVID-19 Redbirds Response Fund
University supporters can rise to the challenge by donating to the COVID-19 Redbirds Response Fund on May 5—Giving Tuesday Now—a global day of giving in response to the pandemic.
Donor Spotlight: Claire and Tom Lamonica
Tom and Claire Lamonica are alums who have been working and teaching on campus for more than 40 years. Despite their commitment to Illinois State, neither envisioned making a major gift to the University.
Greenfield’s contribution a testament to his perseverance
Meaningful change is made when people like Redbird political science graduate Richard Greenfield ’17 live out their passions. Greenfield is among the University’s youngest donors and has been contributing to ISU since he graduated. With his recent annual gift, Greenfield became the 10,341st donor in Illinois State’s quest to reach 15,000 Redbirds in Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020.) Now, he has decided to further his impact with a planned gift commitment.
How to help: New fund provides students needed support
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the University is working hard to keep Redbirds learning. Illinois State donors now have an opportunity to help students keep thriving as they adjust to learning from afar.
