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The division of University Advancement at Illinois State University seeks to enhance the image of Illinois State University, cultivate relationships, and secure funds. The Division is comprised of several teams working together, including: Fundraising, Alumni Engagement, University Marketing and Communications, and Advancement and Foundation Operations.

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University Advancement News

Scholarship student advocates for Deaf communityTony Nicolalde has to pause a Zoom meeting to help his mom make an appointment. That’s because he is hearing and his parents, both immigrants from Ecuador, are Deaf. Nicolalde is a pro at straddling dual identities. He is hearing and Child of a Deaf Adult (CODA). A first-generation American of [...]

Alumni Events

Jun17

Cook with a Redbird Chef 2021: Summer edition6/17/21 at 12:00 AMOnline

Jun19

#RedbirdImpact Month Day of Service6/19/21 at 8:30 AM

Jun24

Northern California Alumni Network virtual happy hour6/24/21 at 5:30 PMOnline

Jun26

#RedbirdImpact Chicagoland service day6/26/21 at 9:00 AMMcCormick Woods Picnic Grove

Peoria Area Alumni Network #RedbirdImpact service day6/26/21 at 9:00 AMMidwest Food Bank- Morton