For the first time in Illinois State University history, the Tennis Club team is heading to Rome, Georgia to compete in the USTA Tennis On Campus (TOC) National Championship from April 4-6, 2024.
They have set a goal to raise $5,000 in support to help cover the team’s travel costs.
Topic: Giving
Send the Tennis Club to Nationals as they raise support for their first national competition
The School of Communication celebrates a record-setting Birds Give Back
On February 22, 2024, Illinois State University celebrated its sixth successful Birds Give Back. Redbirds across the nation donated funds in show of support—and the School of Communication saw a record-breaking number of gifts and dollars donated from alumni, faculty, friends, and students.
Breaking News! TV-10 celebrates 50 years beneath the studio lights
On March 4, 1974, TV-10 aired the first broadcast of its 50-year (and counting) legacy. Today, the half-century celebration is officially underway in the School of Communication.
Illinois Shakespeare Festival announces 2024 Sutter Scholarship recipients
Junior Sage Brown and sophomores Devin Creighton and Andrew Conrad Faber were recently named Sutter Scholars.
Birds Give Back 2024 surpasses goals for Redbird causes
Illinois State University’s sixth annual Birds Give Back on February 22, 2024, surpassed giving day goals and had impressive showing of support from the entire Redbird community.
Help Redbird educators reach the next step of their teaching career
Birds Give Back, Illinois State University’s day of giving, is Thursday, February 22. This year, the School of Teaching and Learning is focusing on raising gifts to help cover the cost of content exams for future teachers.
Donors support students in all dances of life
Growing up in Bloomington-Normal, Katelyn Steiling aspired to be one of the Illinois State University students she often saw walking to class. Today, thanks to hard work and support from university donors, Steiling gets to pursue her dreams—both inside and outside of the classroom.
A promise fulfilled: Providing for the future
The impact made by a Redbird donor is felt by the entire campus community. But for those who leave an estate gift, their gift is a promise for the future of the University.
Fell Trust applications due by March 29, 2024
Units, departments, and colleges on campus can submit applications for FY 2025 awards through Friday, March 29, 2024.
Donor spotlight: Betty Norris Fairchild Children’s Discovery Garden
A generous gift from Betty Norris Fairchild’s estate—facilitated by Fairchild’s daughter Barbara—has endowed the Children’s Discovery Garden and created a scholarship for agriculture students.