He almost failed the third grade. By the seventh grade, his teacher had given up on him, predicting he’d be lucky to make it through middle school. But Richard Greenfield, born with lead poisoning, never gave up on himself. On Saturday, he’ll graduate with a bachelor’s degree in politics and government. And this time, a
Unit: Development
Video: A family of giving
Julie ’89, M.S. ’92, and Keith Smith ’97 have established the Karen Griffith Parker Scholarship in the Mennonite College of Nursing in honor of Julie’s mother, Karen Griffith Parker.
Illinois State University alumna donates $400,000 for transfer student scholarships
As a financial planner, Diane Ryon ’69, M.S. ’70, is keenly aware of the challenges students and their families experience in paying for a college education.
ISU announces Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State
President Larry Dietz addressed a crowd of more than 400 alumni, donors, and friends in Redbird Arena Saturday night to announce an ambitious effort to ensure success for Redbirds now and in the future.
Donor Spotlight: Joyce Kief, Kinesiology and Recreation
The Joyce Morton Kief Future Professional Award was established by the School of Kinesiology and Recreation to annually support a student.
Nursing students take on next kids’ health challenge through America’s Promise
America’s Promise has brought Illinois State University nursing students to local schools to help improve oral health.
Video: Scholarship helps international business majors travel the world
A scholarship at Illinois State University’s College of Business puts the world within reach for international business majors.
Shared passions fuel scholarships in School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Private giving impacts every part of Illinois State University, including the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. In all, 30 students will receive scholarships and awards this year, totaling $19,000.
Illinois State donors get hands-on at Lunch and Learn event
The inaugural Heritage Society Lunch and Learn event helped Illinois State University donors learn something new while also engaging with our faculty and students.
Video: Private gifts shape College of Business history and its future
Learn about the shared history of private giving and Illinois State University’s College of Business, featuring three former deans and Interim Dean Gerry McKean.