News & Stories
James H. Moore Jr. Named President and CEO of University of Illinois Foundation
May 04, 2015 10:45 AMJames H. Moore Jr., a nationally recognized and award‑winning fundraising professional has been named president and chief executive officer of the University of Illinois Foundation.
Timothy L. Killeen Named 20th President of the University of Illinois
November 21, 2014 01:15 PMTimothy L. Killeen was named the 20th president of the University of Illinois on Wednesday, pending formal approval by the Board of Trustees at its Jan. 15 meeting in Chicago.
Edward F. Ewald named interim president of University of Illinois Foundation
October 13, 2014 10:00 AMThe University of Illinois Foundation Board of Directors has named Edward F. Ewald interim president of the Foundation effective October 18, 2014.
University of Illinois, U of I Foundation Extend Fundraising Success
September 22, 2014 10:22 AMFigures for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2014, were announced Friday, Sept. 19 with about 400 alumni and donors in attendance.
Eight Major Gifts to Benefit Urbana‑Champaign Campus of University of Illinois
September 22, 2014 10:21 AMEight private gifts totaling more than $11 million earmarked for the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign were announced during the 79th Annual U of I Foundation Meeting and Weekend.
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.