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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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Holiday Helper program serves local children amid the pandemic

For decades, Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff have provided holiday gifts for local children through the University’s Holiday Helper program. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and struggling economy, the program became more important than ever for families in Bloomington-Normal. 
Marla Lowenthal

Thanks to You

Marla Lowenthal ’73 has traveled the world, taught U.S. military members living abroad in Europe, and holds four advanced degrees.  
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Prescribed intervention

Mark Pelletier anticipated a rewarding career helping others in health care when he left Mennonite College of Nursing as one of few male graduates in 1981. 
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