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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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From the Dean’s Office: May 2026

A message from College of Arts and Sciences Dean Heather Dillaway.

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From the Dean’s Office: April 2026

A message from College of Arts and Sciences Dean Heather Dillaway.

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CAS to host spring food drive to benefit School Street Food Pantry

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) kicks off a food drive to support School Street Food Pantry [...]

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Full circle: Dr. Bradley P. Morgan ’83 gladly taught and learned as inaugural CAS Alumni Scholar in Residence

Dr. Bradley P. Morgan ’83 taught a class, engaged with students, and attended university events [...]