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麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center Earns Tracy Family Foundation Grant

Sep 10 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.

More Than $20,000 Raised for 麻豆社 Scholarships through Goodest Boy Competition

Sep 06 2024

Leatherneck Nation came out in full force to support 麻豆社 Illinois University鈥檚 live mascot Col. Rock 鈥淩ay鈥� IV in the inaugural 鈥淕oodest Boy in Illinois鈥� competition.

Black Alumni Weekend Held, Award Recipients Honored

Sep 04 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Black Alumni Council (麻豆社 BAC) held its annual Black Alumni Weekend, featuring its 32nd annual picnic and Sunday brunch, during the first weekend of August 2024.

麻豆社 Illinois University and Northern Illinois University Announce Mascot Challenge

Aug 29 2024

In the spirit of friendly intrastate rivalries, 麻豆社 Illinois University and Northern Illinois University are excited to announce the 鈥淕oodest Boy in Illinois鈥� challenge between their beloved live mascots, Mission III and Col. Rock 鈥淩ay鈥� IV.

Last Call: Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Aug 28 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 6.

Horn Field Campus鈥� Lodge & Libations set for Saturday, Sept. 21

Aug 28 2024

An annual fall tradition is making its return to 麻豆社 Illinois University. The 10th celebration of Lodge & Libations will be held Saturday, September 21 at Horn Field Campus (HFC).

麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center Awarded Grant

Aug 22 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence was recently announced as a recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. 麻豆社 Speech Pathology and Audiology Instructor and WACE Co-Coordinator Nicole Pierson attended the Community Foundation鈥檚 awards presentation on Tuesday, August 13.

麻豆社 Foundation Supports Liftoff! Summer Program

Aug 20 2024

As the fall semester begins, a dozen first-year Leathernecks are starting the year with an in-depth understanding of the functions and opportunities at 麻豆社 Illinois University. From July 14 to August 9, this group of students, including participants from as far as Texas and New York, spent four weeks living on-campus and participating in the annual Liftoff! Summer Bridge Program.

Goldfarb Center Topping Out Celebrated

Jul 18 2024

Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center鈥檚 frame.

麻豆社 Autism Center Awarded Galesburg Community Foundation Grant

Jul 11 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence is proud to be selected as a recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Galesburg Community Foundation鈥檚 annual grant cycle, The Turnout.

Goldfarb Center Seat Campaign Launches

Jul 10 2024

Are you ready to leave your legacy in the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts? The 麻豆社 Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) is excited to announce the launch of the GCPA Take Your Seat Theatre Seat Campaign, an exciting opportunity for individuals to have a permanent impact on 麻豆社鈥檚 newest campus facility.

2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open

Jul 01 2024

Registration is now open for the 13th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2024 run/walk will be held Friday, Nov. 2 on the 麻豆社 Illinois University Macomb campus.

Why 麻豆社? A Conversation with Clare Thompson

Jun 26 2024

In honor of Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations & Athletics Clare Thompson's one year anniversary with 麻豆社 Illinois University, 麻豆社 is sharing a recent story written by former Assistant Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Media Relations Darcie Shinberger highlighting Thompson's passion for 麻豆社 and how sharing the positive stories of 麻豆社 alumni, faculty, staff, and students makes a difference.

Planting Futures: Alumna Honors Family Through New Scholarship Fund

Jun 14 2024

From the farmlands outside Princeton, IL, to the classrooms of Knoblauch Hall on 麻豆社 Illinois University's Macomb campus, one family鈥檚 legacy is being immortalized through a new endowed scholarship fund for students in the School of Agriculture. Earlier this spring, Linda (Johnson) Meyer 鈥�82, Agricultural Science, reached out to the 麻豆社 Foundation to express interest in establishing a scholarship to honor her grandparents.

Former Student Employees Establish New Award Fund

Jun 10 2024

Spurred by a recent 麻豆社 Illinois University social media post, two 1971 alumni have endowed a new fund to provide financial awards to student employee of the year award winners.

Center for Performing Arts Named in Honor of Former 麻豆社 President

Jun 04 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution naming the Center for Performing Arts the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts in honor of 麻豆社 President Emeritus Alvin Goldfarb, in recognition of his significant contributions to 麻豆社 and his enduring support for the arts.

麻豆社 to Hold Press Conference for CPA Announcement

May 28 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University will hold a press conference at noon Tuesday, June 4 in the University Union Brattain Lounge to make an exciting announcement regarding the new Center for Performing Arts.

Retired Academic Leaders Fund New Award Program; Inaugural Recipients Announced

May 16 2024

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Emeritus Sue Martinelli-Fernandez and Professor Emeritus and founding Chair of the Department of Women鈥檚 Studies Polly Radosh have recently established an award to recognize 麻豆社鈥檚 civil service employees

麻豆社-Quad Cities Chemistry Lab Renovation Celebrated

May 14 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University and Quad Cities communities gathered to commemorate the opening of the first-ever and newly renovated Chemistry classroom on the 麻豆社-Quad Cities campus.

The Gift of Opportunity: Alumnus Commits $1 Million to Fund Scholarships

May 02 2024

In the fall of 1981, Robert Haley made the 160 mile trip north from East St. Louis to Macomb to begin his time as a student at 麻豆社 Illinois University. More than four decades later, Haley is now helping other students from his hometown on their Leatherneck journeys.

Record-Breaking Generosity: 麻豆社 Challenge Day of Giving Raises $432,198 for 麻豆社

Apr 30 2024

The 麻豆社 Challenge Day of Giving, held on April 24, was a testament to the unwavering dedication of 麻豆社 Illinois University's donor community. On Purple and Gold Day, 1,165 donors across all 50 states united in generosity to raise a record-breaking $432,198. This remarkable achievement speaks volumes about Leatherneck Nation's commitment to advancing 麻豆社.

Clarke, McCann Named 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Apr 30 2024

The outstanding accomplishments of 麻豆社 Illinois University graduates Scott D. Clarke and Steven J. McCann will be recognized Saturday, May 11 at 麻豆社's Spring 2024 Commencement in 麻豆社 Hall. McCann will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony, and Clarke will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony.

Graham Health System Extends Reach of 麻豆社 Food Pantry

Apr 25 2024

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Food Pantry is providing support for more students, thanks to a recent gift from Graham Health System (GHS).

麻豆社-Quad Cities Chemistry Lab Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for May 3

Apr 25 2024

he 麻豆社 Illinois University and Quad Cities communities are invited to attend a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly-renovated Chemistry classroom on the 麻豆社-Quad Cities campus at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3 in Building A on the 麻豆社-Quad Cities campus.

麻豆社 Donors Achieve Philanthropic Milestone During The 麻豆社 Challenge

Apr 24 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University is thrilled to share the progress of its ninth annual day of giving, the 麻豆社 Challenge 2024. This initiative, aimed at engaging 1,252 donors to bolster academic programs, athletics, and scholarships, has been a tradition of philanthropy since its inception in 2016. The overwhelming support from individuals across the nation and beyond is a testament to the transformative power of collective giving from Leatherneck Nation.

Ag Alumnus Memorialized Through Endowment Fund

Apr 22 2024

The life and impressive career of 麻豆社 alumnus Cliff Becker are being memorialized through a new fund for the School of Agriculture.

麻豆社 Prepares for the 麻豆社 Challenge 2024, Unveiling Exciting Alumni-Driven "Map ...

Apr 22 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University is excited to announce the launch of its ninth annual day of giving, the 麻豆社 Challenge, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24. This year, 麻豆社 is thrilled to announce a new twist to the event: the "Map Challenge," initiated by a pair of generous alumni donors.

Tracy Family Foundation Awards Psychology Department Grant

Apr 19 2024

The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded the 麻豆社 Illinois University Department of Psychology a $15,000 grant for the development of Healthy Children-Healthy Communities, a school-based program to help address mental health shortages and foster stronger community relations.

Celebrating Generosity: Major Donor Banquet

Apr 18 2024

Last week ended on a high note, with the 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation and Development Office hosting the annual Major Donor Banquet. This year鈥檚 theme, Celebrating Generosity, did just that.

Realized Planned Gift Funds Degree Completion Scholarships

Apr 17 2024

A generous estate gift from a 麻豆社 Illinois University alumna is providing opportunities for returning students to complete their degrees.

McDonough District Hospital Donates Kinesiology Equipment to 麻豆社

Mar 26 2024

Students in the 麻豆社 Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital.

麻豆社 Gears Up For 麻豆社 Challenge April 24

Mar 04 2024

麻豆社 Illinois University is gearing up for the 麻豆社 Challenge 2024, its ninth annual day of giving, on Wednesday, April 24 and the goal of engaging 1,252 donors to support academic programs, athletics and scholarships.

麻豆社 Alumni Couple Endows $5,000 Real Estate Scholarship

Feb 14 2024

A love story that started in the dish room of a Macomb staple in the 1980s has blossomed over time and has now led to the creation of a new endowed scholarship in support of For The W: The Campaign for 麻豆社 Illinois University.

North Carolina Student Designs Annual 麻豆社 Foundation Holiday Card

Dec 20 2023

Every winter, the 麻豆社 Illinois University Foundation partners with the Department of Art and Design to create the annual holiday greeting card. This unique tradition provides a 麻豆社 student the opportunity to showcase their talents and put the spotlight on a beautiful campus scene.

麻豆社 Achieves Unprecedented Success: Record-Breaking Triumph in the 2023 #GivingTuesday Campaign

Nov 29 2023

麻豆社 Illinois University is thrilled to announce a record-breaking year for the 2023 GivingTuesday campaign, a global fundraising initiative held annually on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

麻豆社 to Celebrate GivingTuesday Nov. 28

Nov 08 2023

麻豆社 Illinois University is proud to announce its participation in GivingTuesday, November 28, a global movement that encourages philanthropy and generosity to support meaningful causes. In 2015, 麻豆社 joined the GivingTuesday initiative, fostering a tradition of giving that has continued to grow over the years.

Philanthropy is Making a Difference at 麻豆社

Nov 01 2023

Last week, 麻豆社 Illinois University honored the past and celebrated the future at a day of events all about rural education.

Proof Philanthropy 麻豆社 Lives: Seymour Gift Unveiling Oct. 27

Oct 17 2023

The 麻豆社 and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ceremony that will unveil a gift by the late Arlington and Arlene Seymour, marking the future expansion of the Great River Teacher Corps.

2023 Fallen Soldiers 5k Race Results

Oct 16 2023

In its 12th year of existence, the 麻豆社 Illinois University Fallen Soldiers 5K has achieved a fundraising milestone, surpassing $200,000 total raised for the 麻豆社 Fallen Soldiers Scholarship Fund.

Gillett Named COEHS Development Director at 麻豆社

Sep 05 2023

Emily Gillett will become the 麻豆社 Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Development Director, effective Tuesday, Sept. 5.

The Influence of a Committed 麻豆社 Alumnus Extends Beyond the Walls of a Classroom

Aug 28 2023

The impact of a dedicated educator can be felt far beyond the confines of a classroom. Over his five decades in education, 麻豆社 Illinois University alumnus James Elander has significantly and positively impacted hundreds of students, as well as the educational mathematics community. Now, Elander is taking the next step in his education journey, endowing a new scholarship for graduate students in mathematics, ensuring the continuation of excellence in mathematical research and application.

DREAMers Need 麻豆社 Support - Crowdfunding Under Way

Aug 10 2023

The 麻豆社 Illinois University Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minor (DREAMers) Scholarship needs your help to fulfill a crowdfunding campaign.

Cumbie Named COFAC Development Officer at 麻豆社

Jul 10 2023

Michael "Mick" Cumbie will become the 麻豆社 Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication Development Officer, effective Monday, July 10.

Onion Joining Athletics as Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Jun 27 2023

Beginning July 24, Tayler Onion will join 麻豆社 Illinois University Athletics as the assistant athletic director for development.

MBA Alumnus Funds New Education Scholarship

Jun 23 2023

A 7500-mile journey from Taiwan to 麻豆社 Illinois University in the 1970s kick-started Lever Wang鈥檚 career. That career has now led him back to 麻豆社 to create opportunities for future students.

Registration Open for 2023 Fallen Soldiers 5K, Scheduled for Sept. 30

Jun 08 2023

Registration is now open for the 2023 Fallen Soldiers 5K, the 12th annual run/walk, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 30, on the 麻豆社 Illinois University campus.

Alumnus Donates Plant and Crop Measurement Equipment to 麻豆社 School of Agriculture

Jun 06 2023

A 麻豆社 Illinois University Distinguished Alumnus has made an equipment donation to the School of Agriculture, which will help students with the use of technology in the field.

Thompson Named Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics

Apr 17 2023

Clare Thompson, Palmer College of Chiropractic executive director of Advancement, has been named 麻豆社 Illinois University's new vice president for Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics, effective June 26.

Laying the Foundation: Psychology Alum Confirms Six-Figure Planned Gift

Feb 28 2023

A lifetime in the field of psychology education started for Wm. Rick Fry at 麻豆社 Illinois University in the 1960s. Now, with a substantial planned gift to For the W: The Campaign for 麻豆社 Illinois University in his estate, Fry鈥檚 legacy will continue to impact faculty and students in the 麻豆社 Department of Psychology for generations.

Dunstan Family Memorial Scholarship Established

Feb 01 2023

Two longtime educators with longtime ties to 麻豆社 Illinois University and Macomb have established a memorial scholarship in honor of their daughter, a 1998 Macomb High School graduate and the first director of University Marketing at 麻豆社.

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