UIS honors 2025 philanthropic award recipients | University of Illinois Foundation

From farm roots to paying it forward: Jim & Ellen Holmes invest in Illinois students

November 05, 2025 02:44 PM

Jim & Ellen Holmes have devoted their lives to service—first to their country and now to the next generation of students. Their generosity opens doors for students, strengthens ag, and carries forward the land‑grant promise.

Donors contribute $656 million in new business for Fiscal Year 2025, shattering the previous fundraising record by $157 million

October 30, 2025 04:24 PM

The University of Illinois Foundation released new business numbers, giving highlights, and endowment performance for Fiscal Year 2025.

Meredith Chamber Singers: Nurturing the Soul Through Music

January 13, 2026 11:18 AM

Thanks to a gift from Paul Yarrington, the School of Music has its first named choir.

Love Like Sean: Gies Business alumnus, family honors son’s legacy with scholarship

January 09, 2026 09:47 AM

In 2023 Sean Richards was tragically killed. In the wake of their loss, his family channeled grief into something that reflected his remarkable spirit: the Love Like Sean Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading joy and encouraging acts of kindness.

Giving back and honoring a legacy

December 10, 2025 10:00 AM

For Adrienne Washington, supporting the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations is more than giving back. It’s about honoring a legacy that began long before her own time at Illinois.

From farm roots to paying it forward: Jim & Ellen Holmes invest in Illinois students

November 05, 2025 02:44 PM

Jim & Ellen Holmes have devoted their lives to service—first to their country and now to the next generation of students. Their generosity opens doors for students, strengthens ag, and carries forward the land‑grant promise.

Donors contribute $656 million in new business for Fiscal Year 2025, shattering the previous fundraising record by $157 million

October 30, 2025 04:24 PM

The University of Illinois Foundation released new business numbers, giving highlights, and endowment performance for Fiscal Year 2025.

Meredith Chamber Singers: Nurturing the Soul Through Music

January 13, 2026 11:18 AM

Thanks to a gift from Paul Yarrington, the School of Music has its first named choir.

Love Like Sean: Gies Business alumnus, family honors son’s legacy with scholarship

January 09, 2026 09:47 AM

In 2023 Sean Richards was tragically killed. In the wake of their loss, his family channeled grief into something that reflected his remarkable spirit: the Love Like Sean Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading joy and encouraging acts of kindness.

Giving back and honoring a legacy

December 10, 2025 10:00 AM

For Adrienne Washington, supporting the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations is more than giving back. It’s about honoring a legacy that began long before her own time at Illinois.

From farm roots to paying it forward: Jim & Ellen Holmes invest in Illinois students

November 05, 2025 02:44 PM

Jim & Ellen Holmes have devoted their lives to service—first to their country and now to the next generation of students. Their generosity opens doors for students, strengthens ag, and carries forward the land‑grant promise.

Donors contribute $656 million in new business for Fiscal Year 2025, shattering the previous fundraising record by $157 million

October 30, 2025 04:24 PM

The University of Illinois Foundation released new business numbers, giving highlights, and endowment performance for Fiscal Year 2025.