Annual Giving – Page 2

Illinois State achieves third highest private support total with $31.2 million raised

Illinois State University reached its third highest private support total during the fiscal year that ended June 30, with $31.2 million raised.

A recap of #RedbirdImpact Month 2022

Redbirds recorded over 350 hours, hosted multiple service projects, and made gifts to support scholarships during the month of June for #RedbirdImpact Month.

Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarship

Greg Caffey ’99, left, Rodney Caffey ’92, middle, and Dr. Brandon Caffey ’96, ’00, M.S. ’02, Ed.D. ’19

There was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.

College’s unique status gained with gift

Christine Angela Aganon plays the piano.

A visionary goal set decades ago within the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts and the School of Music has been achieved with ISU now designated an All-Steinway School. Criteria was met with the purchase of three Steinway concert grand pianos and 11 Steinway uprights.

Thanks to you: Charley and Preethy Edamala support underserved students through Redbird Esports scholarship

Charley and Preethy Edamala in a Redbird Esports branded gaming room

Charley Edamala, associate vice president and chief information officer of Illinois State’s Office of Technology Solutions, did not set out to champion Redbird Esports.

Redbirds come together to make a #RedbirdImpact this June

This year Redbirds can give their time and treasures to make a #RedbirdImpact to help their communities and Illinois State University.

Redbirds complete the mission of this year’s Birds Give Back

For the fourth straight year, Illinois State completed the mission of Birds Give Back, a day where Redbirds come together to celebrate the University. Thanks to our donors, $958,944 was raised from 2,919 gifts, making this year’s edition the University’s second-best giving day ever following last year’s record-setting show of support.

Unit: Annual Giving