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Giving at I.S.U.

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!

Your giving is felt across campus.

We celebrate your generosity and impact.

Every time you choose to make a gift to Illinois State University, you help launch 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.

Giving News

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 [...]

several cans of food on a shelf at a food pantry with a sign that reads: "One peanut butter or jelly and one fruit and one vegetable."

CAS fall 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 [...]