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Alumni Donate Garrison Flag to ROTC Department

May 01 2025

On Thursday, April 17, Christine (Chris) Standard and Mitch Standard presented a 20-by-38 foot American flag to the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Department of Military Science for their use.

New Endowed Fund Provides Aid to English Education Students

Apr 30 2025

星空无限传媒app Illinois University English Education majors are benefitting from a new fund established to honor the memory of a life-long educator.

星空无限传媒app Receives Tremendous Support Through 2025 星空无限传媒app Challenge

Apr 29 2025

星空无限传媒app Illinois University鈥檚 supporting community showed their generosity in a big way for the 2025 星空无限传媒app Challenge Day of Giving on April 24.

2019 Graduate Remembered Through New Scholarship Fund

Apr 21 2025

The life of a recent 星空无限传媒app Illinois University graduate is being memorialized through a new scholarship fund.

Tenth 星空无限传媒app Challenge Asks Alumni to "Give Purple. Give Gold. Give Back."

Apr 17 2025

星空无限传媒app Illinois University is excited to announce its 10th annual 星空无限传媒app Challenge Day of Giving, scheduled for Thursday, April 24. This year鈥檚 theme is "Give Purple. Give Gold. Give Back."

Author and 星空无限传媒app Alum Dave Markward Discusses New Book

Apr 17 2025

星空无限传媒app Illinois University alum Dave Markward MS Ed `76 returned to campus in March to discuss his recently published book, 鈥淔rom Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.鈥�

New Scholarship Provides Aid to Art Majors

Apr 11 2025

The life of a Macomb local is being honored through a new scholarship for freshman art majors at 星空无限传媒app Illinois University.

Five 星空无限传媒app Students Featured at NCSB Conference

Apr 09 2025

Five 星空无限传媒app Illinois University students and their faculty mentor, Sharon Hunter, presented papers at the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) conference held March 19-23 in Cincinnati, OH.

星空无限传媒app Prepared for Day of Giving April 24

Apr 02 2025

The 2025 星空无限传媒app Challenge, 星空无限传媒app Illinois University鈥檚 10th annual day of giving will take place Thursday, April 24.

Crosby to Lead Advancement and Alumni Relations for University

Mar 03 2025

As part of a strategic realignment, Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences Amy Crosby has been named Interim Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Interim Executive Officer of the 星空无限传媒app Foundation, effective immediately. Crosby has served in her current role for seven years. Previously, the Division of Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics was led by Vice President Clare Thompson. Athletics will move to the Division of Student Success. Crosby will report directly to the President.

Pre-Law Excellence Fund Established

Feb 27 2025

A newly established excellence fund aims to provide financial support for 星空无限传媒app Illinois University students interested in furthering their education in law school.

Holan Named Advancement Communications Intern

Jan 30 2025

Taylor Holan, a senior English major, has joined the Division of Advancement & Alumni Relations as an advancement communications intern for the spring 2025 semester.

Iversons Continue Legacy of Support for 星空无限传媒app SummerStage

Jan 27 2025

The Hainline Theatre lights will continue shining on local talent for years to come, thanks to the generosity of retired physician Dr. Richard (Rick) Iverson and his wife Monica.

Alumni Association Seeks Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

Jan 23 2025

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Feb. 10.

星空无限传媒app Scholarship Portal Open for 2025-26

Jan 22 2025

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Scholarship Portal is open for the 2025-26 academic year. Through this single application process, students can apply for more than 600 unique scholarships for the upcoming school year.

星空无限传媒app Foundation Holiday Hours and Year-End Gifts

Dec 18 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University campuses, including the 星空无限传媒app Foundation, will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

Studio Art Major Designs Annual Holiday Card

Dec 17 2024

Each year, the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Foundation partners with the Department of Art and Design to create its annual holiday greeting card for donors and friends of the university. This yearly tradition provides a 星空无限传媒app student the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities and shine a spotlight on a special campus scene.

Foundation, Office of Sponsord Projects Award Grants for Summer 2025

Dec 13 2024

Three 星空无限传媒app Illinois University faculty have been awarded grants from the 星空无限传媒app Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects for Summer 2025.

Betts, Hensley Selected for 2024 Alumni Achievement Award

Dec 11 2024

Two 星空无限传媒app Illinois University alumni have been selected to receive the 2024 星空无限传媒app Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 14 Commencement exercises.

星空无限传媒app Donors Break Records for 2024 Giving Tuesday Campaign

Dec 04 2024

For the second straight year, 星空无限传媒app Illinois University is thrilled to announce a record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 3.

星空无限传媒app to Celebrate GivingTuesday Dec. 3

Nov 26 2024

星空无限传媒app Illinois University is proud to announce its participation in GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, a day that encourages philanthropy and generosity to support meaningful causes.

星空无限传媒app Foundation Launches Sherman Circle, 655 Inaugural Members Recognized

Nov 19 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Foundation has launched a new recognition program, the Sherman Circle, celebrating the generosity and impact of donors who provide support of $1,000 annually.

$22,000 Raised Through 2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K

Nov 13 2024

星空无限传媒app Illinois University kicked off Military Appreciation week by hosting the 13th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K, on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year鈥檚 event drew in more than 450 participants and raised more than $22,000 for student scholarships.

星空无限传媒app Recognizes Hedblade with Town & Gown Award, Balsamo as Honorary Alumnus

Nov 01 2024

During the annual Town & Gown celebration in October, Larry T. Balsamo, 星空无限传媒app Department of History Chairperson Emeritus, was named the 2024 Honorary Alumnus and Jock Hedblade, Executive Director of Macomb Convention and Visitors Bureau, was named the 2024 Town & Gown Award recipient in recognition of their service to 星空无限传媒app and the Macomb community.

New Scholarship Fund Aims to Reduce Nursing Shortage, First Recipient Recognized

Oct 25 2024

A new endowed scholarship fund in the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University School of Nursing is poised to accomplish multiple goals: provide financial support for 星空无限传媒app students, secure post-graduate employment for Leathernecks and meet the need for nurses in central Illinois.

University Libraries Celebrate 星空无限传媒app鈥檚 125th; Reception Oct. 18

Oct 10 2024

University Libraries at 星空无限传媒app Illinois University is celebrating 星空无限传媒app鈥檚 125th birthday by looking to the past.

2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open

Oct 08 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 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Macomb campus.

Rocky on Parade Unveils 23 New Statues

Oct 04 2024

星空无限传媒app Illinois University unveiled 23 new Rocky on Parade bulldogs at the Oct. 3 Town & Gown event, kicking off the 2024 Homecoming festivities.

MDH Donates Hospital Beds to 星空无限传媒app School of Nursing

Oct 04 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University School of Nursing鈥檚 clinical labs recently received an upgrade through a generous donation from McDonough District Hospital.

星空无限传媒app Expands Peer-Based LAP Program to Boost Student Success in STEM Courses

Sep 26 2024

星空无限传媒app Illinois University continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading educational institution through innovative programs designed to enhance student success. One such initiative is the Learning Assistant Program (LA Program), introduced in 2017 as a peer-based model to enhance active and collaborative learning in the classroom. Over the years, the program has produced impressive results, including higher student grades and increased retention rates in the Engineering program and throughout many STEM programs.

Alumnus Funds GBCC Lounge Refresh

Sep 25 2024

Students utilizing the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) lounge in 星空无限传媒app Illinois University鈥檚 Multicultural Center (MCC) have new seating options this fall, thanks to the generosity of one 星空无限传媒app alumnus.

Leatherneck Retention Fund Established with Leadership Gift

Sep 23 2024

A new fund in the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Foundation is providing essential financial support for student retention activities.

星空无限传媒app Illinois University Autism Center Earns Tracy Family Foundation Grant

Sep 10 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation.

More Than $20,000 Raised for 星空无限传媒app Scholarships through Goodest Boy Competition

Sep 06 2024

Leatherneck Nation came out in full force to support 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Black Alumni Council (星空无限传媒app BAC) held its annual Black Alumni Weekend, featuring its 32nd annual picnic and Sunday brunch, during the first weekend of August 2024.

星空无限传媒app Illinois University and Northern Illinois University Announce Mascot Challenge

Aug 29 2024

In the spirit of friendly intrastate rivalries, 星空无限传媒app 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.

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

Aug 28 2024

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

Last Call: Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

Aug 28 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Sept. 6.

星空无限传媒app Illinois University Autism Center Awarded Grant

Aug 22 2024

The 星空无限传媒app 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. 星空无限传媒app Speech Pathology and Audiology Instructor and WACE Co-Coordinator Nicole Pierson attended the Community Foundation鈥檚 awards presentation on Tuesday, August 13.

星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app 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.

星空无限传媒app Autism Center Awarded Galesburg Community Foundation Grant

Jul 11 2024

The 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app鈥檚 newest campus facility.

Why 星空无限传媒app? 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 星空无限传媒app Illinois University, 星空无限传媒app is sharing a recent story written by former Assistant Vice President for Communications, Marketing & Media Relations Darcie Shinberger highlighting Thompson's passion for 星空无限传媒app and how sharing the positive stories of 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app President

Jun 04 2024

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

星空无限传媒app to Hold Press Conference for CPA Announcement

May 28 2024

星空无限传媒app 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 星空无限传媒app鈥檚 civil service employees

星空无限传媒app-Quad Cities Chemistry Lab Renovation Celebrated

May 14 2024

The 星空无限传媒app Illinois University and Quad Cities communities gathered to commemorate the opening of the first-ever and newly renovated Chemistry classroom on the 星空无限传媒app-Quad Cities campus.

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