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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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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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From left to right: Diane (Efaw) Gunz, Keaton Gunz, Katya Efaw, Barbara Efaw, Caleb Gunz, David Efaw
College of Education’s new student success center named for visionary donor’s giftA $500,000 gift from Barbara Efaw ’59 and family was honored with action by the Board of Trustees on Friday, May 7. In recognition of the family’s generosity, the College of Education’s new student success center will be named the Barbara and Larry Efaw Center for Educator Excellence. The center is [...]
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