Textbooks are expensive, and many students work part-time jobs to pay for them. Illinois State sophomore Adebosola Akinborho can’t do that. That’s because she has cancer, and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Topic: Giving
Video: Black Colleagues scholarship helps future teacher
Freshman Daniel Jackson wants to be the best teacher he can be, so he chose Illinois State. Last fall Jackson was awarded one of several scholarships offered by the Black Colleagues Association.
Alum’s investment will shape College of Business
Gary Gemberling spent his career creating. He launched his own companies and used his expertise to help other businesses build their own success. Now Gemberling is turning back to his alma mater for his next creation.
Video: Scholarship helps nursing student fight for his passion
Illinois State’s nursing program is demanding. It’s even harder for Michael Binder. The junior nursing major from Downers Grove doesn’t have a left hand.
From humble roots, Riggs family creates scholarship
The Riggs family is paying it forward for the next generation of ISU students by endowing a new College of Business scholarship. An additional seven-figure estate commitment is one of the largest in the college’s history.