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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

Design, Environmental Graphics (Bronze): “The Vault”—Illinois State University Esports Gaming Space designed by Evan Walles for the Redbird Esports program.

UMC wins 4 golds and 9 awards overall at 2021 CASE competitionIllinois State University Marketing and Communications (UMC) received nine awards, including four golds, in the 2021 Pride of CASE V competition for work created for partners across campus.

Alumni Events

Feb26

Black History Month virtual game night2/26/21 at 7:00 PMOnline

Mar1

Virtual tour of Ewing Cultural Center3/1/21 at 8:00 AMOnline

Mar2

Redbird table talk: ISU’s Multicultural Center3/2/21 at 6:30 PMOnline

Mar3

Illinois State Insights webinar: Gardening in small spaces3/3/21 at 11:00 AMOnline

Mar16

Illinois State Insights webinar: The unspoken rules3/16/21 at 11:00 AMOnline