UIS honors 2025 philanthropic award recipients | University of Illinois Foundation

Memorial fund honors Griffin James' dedication to education, community

April 16, 2025 03:10 PM

This scholarship, aimed at helping undergraduate students further their education at the Gies College of Business, reflects Griffin’s dedication to higher education and his deep commitment to his community.

Lead gift to name and support MacFarlane Artisan Village

April 11, 2025 10:37 AM

A substantial lead gift from Joan and Peter Hood will help “get the ball rolling” on improvements in Allerton Park and Retreat Center’s Artisan Village.

University of Illinois Philanthropy Center Recognized as Finalist for the Chicago Building Congress 2025 Merit Award

May 23, 2025 09:35 AM

The UI Philanthropy Center, which opened in February 2024, was honored as a finalist in the category “Commercial Construction Under $50 Million.”

Gies Business announces creation of Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship

May 21, 2025 09:07 AM

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign announces the launch of the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship.

Reichard Capital CEO Donates $5 million to Elevate Gies Business Real Estate Program

April 28, 2025 08:58 AM

Gies College of Business has received a $5 million gift from alumnus Nate Reichard, CEO of Reichard Capital. In recognition, the Real Estate Finance Academy will be renamed the “Reichard Real Estate Academy.”

Memorial fund honors Griffin James' dedication to education, community

April 16, 2025 03:10 PM

This scholarship, aimed at helping undergraduate students further their education at the Gies College of Business, reflects Griffin’s dedication to higher education and his deep commitment to his community.

Lead gift to name and support MacFarlane Artisan Village

April 11, 2025 10:37 AM

A substantial lead gift from Joan and Peter Hood will help “get the ball rolling” on improvements in Allerton Park and Retreat Center’s Artisan Village.

University of Illinois Philanthropy Center Recognized as Finalist for the Chicago Building Congress 2025 Merit Award

May 23, 2025 09:35 AM

The UI Philanthropy Center, which opened in February 2024, was honored as a finalist in the category “Commercial Construction Under $50 Million.”

Gies Business announces creation of Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship

May 21, 2025 09:07 AM

Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign announces the launch of the Origin Ventures Office of Entrepreneurship.

Reichard Capital CEO Donates $5 million to Elevate Gies Business Real Estate Program

April 28, 2025 08:58 AM

Gies College of Business has received a $5 million gift from alumnus Nate Reichard, CEO of Reichard Capital. In recognition, the Real Estate Finance Academy will be renamed the “Reichard Real Estate Academy.”

Memorial fund honors Griffin James' dedication to education, community

April 16, 2025 03:10 PM

This scholarship, aimed at helping undergraduate students further their education at the Gies College of Business, reflects Griffin’s dedication to higher education and his deep commitment to his community.

Lead gift to name and support MacFarlane Artisan Village

April 11, 2025 10:37 AM

A substantial lead gift from Joan and Peter Hood will help “get the ball rolling” on improvements in Allerton Park and Retreat Center’s Artisan Village.