School of Art alumnus Percy Echols II, B.F.A ’15, shares how gifts made to the Glass Scholarship made an impact on his time at Illinois State University and led to his current opportunities.
Topic: Giving
Gifts made to Ceramic Scholarship impacts student’s perspective
Student Kirsten Heteji ’19 shares how gifts made to the Alcorn Family Ceramic Scholarship made an impact on her practice.
President Larry Dietz thanks loyal donors and announces challenge to the campus community
President Larry Dietz announced a Redbirds Rising campaign challenge to more than 200 of Illinois State University’s loyal annual donors during the Loyalty Circle Breakfast on Founders Day.
February Redbirds on the Rise
Your support enables our Redbirds to soar. This month, meet three students and one alum who are taking the world by storm.
Loyalty Circle Reception inspires $200,000 gift
For Leonard Roth, philanthropy is not just a way to stay connected to Illinois State. It’s become his personal mission.
Serving with Integrity: local company’s endowed scholarships promote community service
When Harlan Geiser founded Integrity Technology Solutions in 1993, the company was a small, privately owned startup. As time went on, the company’s core values which Geiser instilled lead to Integrity’s metamorphosis into what it is today.
Bird Bash set for April 25
Every year, passionate Redbird fans gather at the Bird Bash to raise funds for the women’s athletics scholarships at Illinois State. The annual event is open to the public and will be held this year on Thursday, April 25, inside Redbird Arena.
Chester and Judy Pulaski give the gift of time, leave a lasting legacy
Chester “Bud” Pulaski, ’69, M.A. ’73, Ed.D. ’86 and wife Judy Pulaski, ’69 have a soft spot for Illinois State University. It was, after all, the site of their blind date over 48 years ago—Bud’s last blind date and Judy’s first and only. The couple has chosen to honor the place that gave them their start with the establishment of the Pulaski Transfer Student Scholarship in Education.
January Redbirds on the rise
For these Redbirds, the future is bright! Read on to learn how these four students have benefitted from donor supported scholarships.
English scholars program supports future educational leaders
Donors Mary F. English ’68 and Robert J. English ’66, MBA ’67, founded The Mary F. English Technology Award in 2001.