News & Stories
Hinsdale Couple Makes Second Major Gift to University of Illinois
June 13, 2007 08:00 AMThe University of Illinois Foundation has announced a gift of $500,000 from Jerry and Ann Nerad of Hinsdale to support the Cline Center for Democracy in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the Urbana‑Champaign campus.
University of Illinois Announces Record $100 Million Campaign Gift Commitment to Support Science and Engineering at Urbana‑Champaign
June 06, 2007 08:10 AMThe University of Illinois announced a record $100 million gift commitment from alumnus Thomas Siebel during the kick‑off of the largest fundraising effort in the 140‑year history of the University.
UIC College of Medicine Receives Major Campaign Gift Commitment
June 06, 2007 08:05 AMA $22 million estate gift commitment from Dr. James A. and Marion C. Grant of Austin, Texas, will support an array of academic activities in the UIC College of Medicine.
Lakonishok Gift Will benefit Urbana‑Champaign College of Business
June 06, 2007 08:00 AMA seven‑figure commitment from Dr. Josef and Margot Lakonishok of Chicago will support the position of the dean of the College of Business on the Urbana‑Champaign campus.
University of Illinois Launches $2.25. Billion Campaign; Commitments Total Over $990 Million
June 01, 2007 10:00 AMThe University of Illinois launched the largest fundraising effort in the schools 140‑year history on Friday, June 1.
Urbana‑Champaign Campus Seeks $1.5 Billion in Capital Campaign
June 01, 2007 08:15 AMThe Urbana‑Champaign campus plans to use Campaign funds to cultivate leaders for the 21st century, provide excellence in academic programs, encourage breakthrough knowledge and innovation.
Springfield Campus Seeks $28 Million in Capital Campaign
June 01, 2007 08:10 AMThe Springfield campus, now an accredited four‑year institution, will utilize Campaign funds to offer innovative, high‑quality liberal arts education, public affairs activities and professional programs.
University of Illinois Announces Major Gift Commitment to UIC College of Medicine During Launch of $2.25 Billion Campaign
June 01, 2007 08:05 AMA $22 million estate gift commitment will support an array of academic activities in the UIC College of Medicine related to the mechanisms, treatment and prevention of emerging diseases arising from the immune system.
Chicago Campus Seeks $650 Million From Brilliant Futures Campaign
June 01, 2007 08:00 AMCampaign funds for the Chicago campus will help UIC focus on combining an urban university with the resources of a leading research institution.
Private Gifts to University of Illinois Increase by 22 Percent Over Previous Year ‑ Total Endowment Grows to $1.787 Billion
September 15, 2006 10:00 AMGifts to the University of Illinois and the U of I Foundation for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2006, totaled $184.9 million, increasing by more than $33 million over the previous year.