News & Stories
Edward “Ned” Creedon Named Director of Private Investments
February 04, 2014 01:00 PMThe University of Illinois Foundation has selected Edward B. “Ned” Creedon as Director of Private Investments for its Investment Office in Chicago effective Feb. 3.
University of Illinois, UIF set new fundraising records, direction
October 18, 2013 09:05 AMThomas J. Farrell wants to establish a new strategic direction for the University of Illinois, engaging its alumni and donors in supporting the University through serving on volunteer boards and serving as ambassadors for the University.
Seven Major Gifts to Benefit Urbana‑Champaign Campus of University of Illinois
October 18, 2013 09:00 AMSeven private gifts totaling more than $13 million earmarked for the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign will be announced Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, during the U of I Foundation's 78th Annual Meeting.
World Food Prize laureate Dr. Robert Fraley to donate award to support advancement of women in plant science
October 16, 2013 09:40 AMWorld Food Prize 2013 laureate Dr. Robert T. Fraley announced that both he and Monsanto will match his share of the World Food Prize award to establish the Fraley‑Borlaug Scholars in Plant Science scholarship.
College of Law receives $2 million gift to support advocacy training
September 16, 2013 09:38 AMThe University of Illinois College of Law has received a $2 million gift from the Jerome Mirza Foundation to create The Jerome Mirza Program in Advocacy, designed to advance advocacy training at the College.
Former Northwestern fundraiser to head development at UIC
September 09, 2013 09:30 AMSenior fundraising executive Jeff Nearhoof has been named vice chancellor for development at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
UIC alumnus donates $6.5M for bioengineering program
June 17, 2013 09:36 AMEntrepreneur and corporate CEO Rick Hill, who grew up on the South Side, believes Chicago is ideally positioned to be a major player in biotechnology over the next decade.
UI, State Farm Unveil Naming of State Farm Center
April 29, 2013 09:30 AMThe University of Illinois and State Farm® are proud to announce the naming of State Farm Center, the iconic campus building long known as the Assembly Hall, pending UI Board of Trustees approval.
$100‑Million Pledge to College of Engineering at Illinois
January 28, 2013 09:28 AMUniversity of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign Chancellor Phyllis Wise announced today that The Grainger Foundation has pledged $100 million to support the College of Engineering through establishment of the Grainger Engineering Breakthroughs Initiative.
UIF Names Ellen J. Ellison New Chief Investment Officer
December 20, 2012 10:00 AMThe University of Illinois Foundation named seasoned investor Ellen J. Ellison as its new chief investment officer, effective Jan. 15, 2013.