News & Stories

Each of our donors has a unique and inspirational story tied to their giving, and we’re thrilled to share them.

Wolf Creek Farm Awarded 2025 Glen “GB” Brandt Prize

March 28, 2025 03:12 PM

Wolf Creek Farm given award that honors a grower/producer/farmer who exemplifies an entrepreneurial spirit and advances innovation through their business practices.

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Marilynn Preston supports well‑being initiatives for College of Media students

March 26, 2025 09:22 AM

Preston’s generous support of a multi‑year series on wellness and self‑care is aimed at helping nurture students while on campus and prepare them for a career in a demanding field.

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Alum and textbook author makes gift to renovate auditorium

March 18, 2025 02:10 PM

Carolyn Jarvis' textbook has been helping nursing students learn health assessment skills for decades. Now her gift to UIC Nursing will help students get the most out of classroom lectures.

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Ted's Café 

March 10, 2025 09:31 AM

Beckman Institute founding director Ted Brown is making a generous gift to the café renovation.

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Generosity Repaid

February 28, 2025 10:22 AM

Scholarship Established to Benefit Study Abroad Students

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Investing in Education

February 28, 2025 10:05 AM

Alumni Couple Establish New Fund to Support Students

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Morningstar Design Fund to advance collaboration 

February 13, 2025 02:20 PM

$1 million Morningstar Design Fund will advance design education and business collaboration

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Kaplan Family Writer‑in‑Residence Series

February 13, 2025 02:15 PM

A love of reading and giving back leads campus couple to support the next generation of writers.

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2025 UI Advancement Internship Accepting Applications

February 03, 2025 02:25 PM

The 2025 CASE paid summer internship at UIF is now accepting applications.

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Important Year‑End Giving Announcement

December 10, 2024 04:41 PM

Foundation staff will promptly process all contributions received during December and will be monitoring phone and email messages during the holiday break, should assistance be needed with a year‑end gift intention.

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Inaugural Foundation to Success scholarship recipients announced

November 25, 2024 02:51 PM

Serrahn, Larson, and Gorczowski awarded the Foundation to Success scholarship.

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Three Governing Directors join Board, three move to Life status

November 25, 2024 02:39 PM

UIF welcomed three new Board members during Foundation Weekend.

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Donor Generosity Fuels Strong FY24 Financial Report

November 05, 2024 11:33 AM

Cash and new business both exceed $450 million for the first time and the Foundation’s active endowment grows to $2.99 billion.

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The University of Illinois Foundation Celebrates New Philanthropy Center with Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 26, 2024 12:00 AM

UIF held a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to celebrate its new headquarters, the University of Illinois Philanthropy Center.

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Thomas Siebel Makes $50 Million Gift to establish the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

May 01, 2024 11:00 AM

Thanks to a transformative $50 million gift from Thomas M. Siebel, The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science is established in The Grainger College of Engineering. 

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Christy Devocelle Honored with Prestigious CASE Award

April 18, 2024 12:00 AM

Devocelle received the CASE Commonfund College & University Foundation Award given to individuals who have made valuable contributions, distinguished service, and/or volunteer leadership to the college & university foundation field.

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Kellner Gift Establishes New Interdisciplinary Research Center at the Institute for Genomic Biology

April 02, 2024 11:03 AM

The Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior and Society will be established at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign thanks to a generous gift from Julie and Bill Kellner.

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University of Illinois announces wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift from alumnus Anthony J. Petullo

March 06, 2024 10:57 AM

Gies College of Business alumnus Anthony (Tony) J. Petullo and his wife Bev have announced a wide‑ranging $5.75 million gift to the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.

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