
Impact
Whether you support scholarships, facilities, research experiences, athletics or academic programs, your gifts make a daily impact on the University of IllinoisNews & Stories
Each University of Illinois donor has a unique and inspirational story tied to their giving, and we’re thrilled to share them.
$2 million gift from UIF Board Life Director and his wife benefits Carle Illinois College of Medicine
June 18, 2025 11:25 AMDowney’s gift honors former Chancellor Phyllis Wise, who played a crucial role in in founding CI MED.
Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
June 13, 2025 09:49 AMGies College of Business has received a $1.2 million gift from alumnus Bill Chase (FIN '88) to establish a research fund supporting scholarship and dialogue around fiduciary responsibility and ethical decision making in business leadership.

A gift grown from an unlikely love story
July 16, 2025 09:35 AMLong‑time Farm Progress economics editor makes significant commitment to the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.

Architecture students awarded 2025 UIC Kokkino Educational Fund Scholarship
July 11, 2025 08:15 AMUIC College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts students Gabija Gricius, Racheal Olujide and Toluwalogo Oluyede have been named the 2025 recipients of the UIC Kokkino Educational Fund Scholarship.

Sharps Lead the Endowment of the Directorship of the Cancer Center at Illinois
July 09, 2025 09:01 AMIn recognition of the most recent transformative gift from Phillip (LAS ’69) and Ann Sharp, the directorship of the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) will be officially renamed as the Phillip and Ann Sharp Director.
$2 million gift from UIF Board Life Director and his wife benefits Carle Illinois College of Medicine
June 18, 2025 11:25 AMDowney’s gift honors former Chancellor Phyllis Wise, who played a crucial role in in founding CI MED.
Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
June 13, 2025 09:49 AMGies College of Business has received a $1.2 million gift from alumnus Bill Chase (FIN '88) to establish a research fund supporting scholarship and dialogue around fiduciary responsibility and ethical decision making in business leadership.

A gift grown from an unlikely love story
July 16, 2025 09:35 AMLong‑time Farm Progress economics editor makes significant commitment to the James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign.

Architecture students awarded 2025 UIC Kokkino Educational Fund Scholarship
July 11, 2025 08:15 AMUIC College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts students Gabija Gricius, Racheal Olujide and Toluwalogo Oluyede have been named the 2025 recipients of the UIC Kokkino Educational Fund Scholarship.

Sharps Lead the Endowment of the Directorship of the Cancer Center at Illinois
July 09, 2025 09:01 AMIn recognition of the most recent transformative gift from Phillip (LAS ’69) and Ann Sharp, the directorship of the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) will be officially renamed as the Phillip and Ann Sharp Director.
$2 million gift from UIF Board Life Director and his wife benefits Carle Illinois College of Medicine
June 18, 2025 11:25 AMDowney’s gift honors former Chancellor Phyllis Wise, who played a crucial role in in founding CI MED.
Bill Chase establishes $1.2M fund for research in ethical decision making
June 13, 2025 09:49 AMGies College of Business has received a $1.2 million gift from alumnus Bill Chase (FIN '88) to establish a research fund supporting scholarship and dialogue around fiduciary responsibility and ethical decision making in business leadership.

Donor Recognition

As the premier donor recognition program of the University of Illinois, the President’s Council recognizes individuals who make significant philanthropic investments in the University totaling $50,000 or more. Learn more about the impact of President’s Council support and the benefits of membership.
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Gifts in FY25
171,305Donors in FY25
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