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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.

Thank you.

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University Advancement News

10 things every new Illinois State grad should knowIllinois State's Alumni Association wants to leave you with some quick tips on how to fully take advantage of your new status as a Redbird alum.

Alumni Events

Dec1

Illinois State Insights webinar: The most important communication skill you were never taught12/1/20 at 11:00 AMOnline

Dec5

Virtual BCA annual meeting12/5/20 at 10:00 AMOnline

Dec7

Redbird Table Talk: Civic Engagement part 212/7/20 at 7:00 PMOnline

Dec8

Illinois State Insights webinar: Bridging the multigenerational work gap12/8/20 at 11:00 AMOnline

Power and politics in organizations: Is it really that bad?12/8/20 at 12:00 PMOnline