News & Stories
Each of our donors has a unique and inspirational story tied to their giving, and we’re thrilled to share them.
Generosity Repaid
February 28, 2025 10:22 AMScholarship Established to Benefit Study Abroad Students
Investing in Education
February 28, 2025 10:05 AMAlumni Couple Establish New Fund to Support Students
Morningstar Design Fund to advance collaboration
February 13, 2025 02:20 PM$1 million Morningstar Design Fund will advance design education and business collaboration
Kaplan Family Writer‑in‑Residence Series
February 13, 2025 02:15 PMA love of reading and giving back leads campus couple to support the next generation of writers.
2025 UI Advancement Internship Accepting Applications
February 03, 2025 02:25 PMThe 2025 CASE paid summer internship at UIF is now accepting applications.
Important Year‑End Giving Announcement
December 10, 2024 04:41 PMFoundation staff will promptly process all contributions received during December and will be monitoring phone and email messages during the holiday break, should assistance be needed with a year‑end gift intention.
Inaugural Foundation to Success scholarship recipients announced
November 25, 2024 02:51 PMSerrahn, Larson, and Gorczowski awarded the Foundation to Success scholarship.
Three Governing Directors join Board, three move to Life status
November 25, 2024 02:39 PMUIF welcomed three new Board members during Foundation Weekend.
Donor Generosity Fuels Strong FY24 Financial Report
November 05, 2024 11:33 AMCash and new business both exceed $450 million for the first time and the Foundation’s active endowment grows to $2.99 billion.
The University of Illinois Foundation Celebrates New Philanthropy Center with Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
June 26, 2024 12:00 AMUIF held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to celebrate its new headquarters, the University of Illinois Philanthropy Center.
Thomas Siebel Makes $50 Million Gift to establish the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
May 01, 2024 11:00 AMThanks to a transformative $50 million gift from Thomas M. Siebel, The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science is established in The Grainger College of Engineering.
Christy Devocelle Honored with Prestigious CASE Award
April 18, 2024 12:00 AMDevocelle received the CASE Commonfund College & University Foundation Award given to individuals who have made valuable contributions, distinguished service, and/or volunteer leadership to the college & university foundation field.
Kellner Gift Establishes New Interdisciplinary Research Center at the Institute for Genomic Biology
April 02, 2024 11:03 AMThe Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society will be established at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign thanks to a generous gift from Julie and Bill Kellner.
University of Illinois announces wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift from alumnus Anthony J. Petullo
March 06, 2024 10:57 AMGies College of Business alumnus Anthony (Tony) J. Petullo and his wife Bev have announced a wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.
UIF Joins Partnership to Address Inequities in Planned Giving Programs
March 01, 2024 10:55 AMUIF partners with external groups to foster careers within the field of planned giving.
88th Annual Meeting Celebrates Donors and Student Impact
October 20, 2023 06:00 AMThrough gift and UIF endowment distributions, UIF transferred more than $270 million to the University of Illinois System, UIUC, UIC, and UIS.
Dedication to the University of Illinois Leads to Purposeful Giving to Science and Medicine
May 10, 2023 04:00 AMGifts from Jiri and Ana Jonas provide critical support for science and medicine at both UIUC and UIC
Beth Gies Named to University of Illinois Foundation Board of Directors
April 18, 2023 01:15 AMIllinois alumna Beth Georgia Gies joins UIF Board of Directors in March 2023.