To ensure that the University is prepared to continue to support students facing unexpected financial obstacles, University Advancement is encouraging all Redbird alumni and friends to help Rebuild the Red and White.
Rebuild the Red and White
Unit: ISU Foundation
Passion for Paw-lice Work: Susan Cameron’s gift gives back to ISUPD and Community Engagement Unit
People often ask, “What are you passionate about?” Sometimes it takes a whole lifetime to answer that question. Susan Cameron ’79 had an inkling as a child that she acted on as an adult, combining her passion for dogs and supporting law enforcement with a gift during the Redbirds Rising campaign. Ever since her youth,
Newly digitized collection highlights Bloomington-Normal women’s suffrage history
Hazle Buck Ewing’s activist writings, as well as incoming letters from dozens of other suffragists and materials from the National Woman’s Party and Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, are now freely available online for research and study, thanks to a monthslong digitization campaign by Milner Library and the Ewing Cultural Center.
Illinois State University names College of Fine Arts and School of Art in recognition of $12 million gift from alumna
Artist and alumna Wonsook Kim ’75, M.A. ’76, M.F.A. ’78, honorary doctorate of arts ’19, and her husband, Thomas Clement, have made a $12 million gift to Illinois State in support of the College of Fine Arts and the School of Art.
Illinois State University has best fundraising year in university history
Illinois State University raised a record of more than $37.3 million in private support during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2019.
Bob and Susan Walling utilize IRA charitable rollover to fund philanthropy
Philanthropy has always been important to Robert (Bob) ’67, M.S. ’70, and Susan Lee Walling, both professionally and personally.
Country singer Luke Bryan creates scholarship for Illinois State University
Country singer Luke Bryan honored his roots by establishing the Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship at Illinois State University, which provides support for students majoring in agriculture.
Meet campaign co-chairs Ken and Debbie Glover
The Glovers’ leadership and support of the campaign is a result of their recognition for the impact ISU has had on them.
Craig Reeser finds creative ways to support Illinois State
When Craig Reeser turned 60, he thought it was time to check a couple things from a list of what he had been intending to do for years: get a tattoo and write a will. His loyalty to ISU was obvious as he did both.
Largest faculty cash gift in ISU history to support international business education
Longtime faculty members Carson and Iris Varner are donating $1 million to the College of Business International Business Institute.
