
Don, Anne Edwards donate $10 million to U of I
February 12, 2020 10:15 AM
Omair Ahmed Makes Transformational Investment in UIC Men’s Basketball
September 23, 2026 05:01 PMLandmark gift from Chicago entrepreneur and Goldfinch founder/CEO to significantly elevate resources, opportunities and profile of Flames program.

Former Illini Cheerleader Establishes Cheerleading Scholarship Fund
September 11, 2026 10:35 AMFormer University of Illinois cheerleader David A. Mizer has established the David A. Mizer Cheerleading Education Fund, creating a new scholarship opportunity for members of the Fighting Illini Cheerleading program.
A Message on the Foundation's Endowment Strategy and Progress
October 30, 2026 04:00 PMA statement from the University of Illinois Foundation

Because of You: University of Illinois Foundation Announces Record‑Setting $748.3 Million in FY26 New Business
October 23, 2026 09:30 AMMore than 50,000 donors and nearly 194,000 gifts push UIF past last year’s record by $92.3 million

Larry Gies pledges $100 million matching gift to Gies College of Business
October 20, 2026 11:24 AMThe pledge, which will potentially generate $200M for scholarships, students, and faculty support, brings his lifetime giving to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign to $350M, making him its largest benefactor.

Omair Ahmed Makes Transformational Investment in UIC Men’s Basketball
September 23, 2026 05:01 PMLandmark gift from Chicago entrepreneur and Goldfinch founder/CEO to significantly elevate resources, opportunities and profile of Flames program.

Former Illini Cheerleader Establishes Cheerleading Scholarship Fund
September 11, 2026 10:35 AMFormer University of Illinois cheerleader David A. Mizer has established the David A. Mizer Cheerleading Education Fund, creating a new scholarship opportunity for members of the Fighting Illini Cheerleading program.
A Message on the Foundation's Endowment Strategy and Progress
October 30, 2026 04:00 PMA statement from the University of Illinois Foundation

Because of You: University of Illinois Foundation Announces Record‑Setting $748.3 Million in FY26 New Business
October 23, 2026 09:30 AMMore than 50,000 donors and nearly 194,000 gifts push UIF past last year’s record by $92.3 million

Larry Gies pledges $100 million matching gift to Gies College of Business
October 20, 2026 11:24 AMThe pledge, which will potentially generate $200M for scholarships, students, and faculty support, brings his lifetime giving to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign to $350M, making him its largest benefactor.

Omair Ahmed Makes Transformational Investment in UIC Men’s Basketball
September 23, 2026 05:01 PMLandmark gift from Chicago entrepreneur and Goldfinch founder/CEO to significantly elevate resources, opportunities and profile of Flames program.

Former Illini Cheerleader Establishes Cheerleading Scholarship Fund
September 11, 2026 10:35 AMFormer University of Illinois cheerleader David A. Mizer has established the David A. Mizer Cheerleading Education Fund, creating a new scholarship opportunity for members of the Fighting Illini Cheerleading program.