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Giving at I.S.U.

Thank you for giving!

Thanks to more than 13,500 donors, we raised over $40 MIL
this past fiscal year for our students and faculty
Your gifts matter, Redbirds!

Celebrating Your Impact

Together, we've made history! Thanks to you, alumni and friends, Illinois State University received over $52 MIL in fiscal year 2026 to support our students and faculty.

Your gifts matter, Redbirds!

Giving News

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Department of Technology Awards Ceremony

On September 26, Illinois State University’s Department of Technology (TEC) held its inaugural [...]

A student wearing a black "Illinois State" T-shirt poses in front of a Reggie Redbird wall decoration.

Thanks to you: Engineering student builds strong foundation with scholarship support

Claudia Godowski, a sophomore general engineering major at Illinois State University, is the [...]

Students walking across the Illinois State University Quad.

A/P Council Scholarship recognizes 2026 Redbird achievers

The Administrative/Professional Council at Illinois State offers scholarships to students whose [...]

Redbird Buzz: The future of Redbird engagement with new assistant vice president Jillian Nelson

Hear from Illinois State University's inaugural assistant vice president for Alumni and Donor [...]