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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.

Illinois State is a university on the rise

You answered the call for support, making Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State the University's most successful fundraising effort. Because of your generosity, our Redbirds are dreaming of brighter futures, gaining the confidence to lead, and engaging in learning spaces that foster creative thinking. You've created a University on the rise.

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University Advancement News

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Alumni Events

Jul28

SOLD OUT: Alumni night at the Chicago Cubs7/28/21 at 4:30 PMThe Cubby Bear

ISU historical virtual tour series: Athletic facilities7/28/21 at 6:30 PMOnline

Jul29

Illinois State Insights webinar: Unapologetically ambitious: Meet one of Silicon Valley’s first female African American CEOs7/29/21 at 2:00 PMOnline

Jul31

ISU night at the Corn Crib7/31/21 at 5:30 PMCorn Crib

Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs outing7/31/21 at 7:05 PMNationals Park