UIS honors 2025 philanthropic award recipients | University of Illinois Foundation

UIC Gift is Driving ALS Research

May 28, 2026 04:16 PM

After their teammate’s death, UIC alumni launched a foundation funding ALS research at UIC, advancing understanding of the disease.

Young Alum Establishes Fund to Support Experiential Learning

May 28, 2026 01:15 AM

Zishen Ye is already giving back years after graduating. Inspired by mentorship he received, he established a fund to bridge classroom learning and real‑world practice — creating opportunities for students to gain experience and build connections.

Alumnus W. Robert Felker ('74) recognized with honorary doctorate

June 08, 2026 04:45 PM

The University of Illinois Springfield recognized distinguished alumnus W. Robert Felker, '74 CPAE, with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Spring 2026 commencement, honoring his remarkable professional achievements and enduring commitment to UIS.

Illinois alum gift expands ACES experiential, international experiences

June 08, 2026 03:00 PM

Ron and Melanie Warfield know firsthand the power of international exchange. Their $1M gift to ACES at Illinois creates the Ron and Melanie Warfield Global Scholars and Experiential Learning Innovation Fund.

A Lifelong Commitment: Tai R. Shin’s $6M Gift to Advance Cancer Research

June 01, 2026 10:11 AM

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. For Tai R. Shin, his own experience and that of his late wife, You, facing the disease ignited resolve—now at the heart of a major gift to advance cancer research across the University of Illinois System.

UIC Gift is Driving ALS Research

May 28, 2026 04:16 PM

After their teammate’s death, UIC alumni launched a foundation funding ALS research at UIC, advancing understanding of the disease.

Young Alum Establishes Fund to Support Experiential Learning

May 28, 2026 01:15 AM

Zishen Ye is already giving back years after graduating. Inspired by mentorship he received, he established a fund to bridge classroom learning and real‑world practice — creating opportunities for students to gain experience and build connections.

Alumnus W. Robert Felker ('74) recognized with honorary doctorate

June 08, 2026 04:45 PM

The University of Illinois Springfield recognized distinguished alumnus W. Robert Felker, '74 CPAE, with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Spring 2026 commencement, honoring his remarkable professional achievements and enduring commitment to UIS.

Illinois alum gift expands ACES experiential, international experiences

June 08, 2026 03:00 PM

Ron and Melanie Warfield know firsthand the power of international exchange. Their $1M gift to ACES at Illinois creates the Ron and Melanie Warfield Global Scholars and Experiential Learning Innovation Fund.

A Lifelong Commitment: Tai R. Shin’s $6M Gift to Advance Cancer Research

June 01, 2026 10:11 AM

A cancer diagnosis changes everything. For Tai R. Shin, his own experience and that of his late wife, You, facing the disease ignited resolve—now at the heart of a major gift to advance cancer research across the University of Illinois System.

UIC Gift is Driving ALS Research

May 28, 2026 04:16 PM

After their teammate’s death, UIC alumni launched a foundation funding ALS research at UIC, advancing understanding of the disease.

Young Alum Establishes Fund to Support Experiential Learning

May 28, 2026 01:15 AM

Zishen Ye is already giving back years after graduating. Inspired by mentorship he received, he established a fund to bridge classroom learning and real‑world practice — creating opportunities for students to gain experience and build connections.