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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

Your generosity helps Redbirds soar!

Every time you choose to make a gift to Illinois State University you help support Redbird dreams. You contribute to the educational and scholarly pursuits that help prepare future leaders who will approach problems creatively, engage with their communities fully, and pursue excellence long after graduation. Because of you our Redbirds soar! 

Giving News

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Troy Zeigler has volunteered with Toys for Tots for 32 years. This year marks a 25-year partnership [...]
Reggie Redbird and students show off the 2026 Reggie's Holiday Pick items that will be available for order starting November 1, 2025.
Reggie Redbird is back for the 2025 holidays with his coziest holiday gift items yet! Now in its [...]
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The legacy of a legendary faculty member lives on through a scholarship established to preserve his [...]
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The deadline to apply for scholarships provided by the Alumni Association and its affinity groups [...]