University of Illinois Foundation: News
ADM establishes new postharvest institute at U of I with a $10 million grant
Published Date:January 19, 2011
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) announced Wednesday a $10 million grant to establish the ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss at the University of Illinois. The global institute will work with farmers in the developing world to help preserve millions of metric tons of grains and oilseeds lost each year to pests, disease, mishandling, and other factors.
Published Date: January 19, 2011
Watch The Ripple Effect video about the impact of private giving
Published Date:December 3, 2010
This program profiles three alums of the University of Illinois who have used their success to enrich the experience of current students and have a profound effect on the entire campus. The generosity of each is also inspiring the next generation of graduates to give back to their alma mater. Chicago businessman Ron Chez gives economically disadvantaged students from his hometown a chance to get a higher education by his Chez Family Scholarship program. Selected students also connect through group and individual mentoring. Mannie Jackson parlayed his talent on the basketball court into financial success as owner of the Harlem Globetrotters. His desire to sustain a supportive environment at Illinois, lead to the creation of the Mannie L. Jackson I-LEAP Program. I-LEAP scholars have a higher rate of retention and GPAs. The Siebel Center for Computer Science, which was the gift of alum Tom Siebel, breaks all stereotypes of computer lab. Illinois has long been a pioneer in computer science with graduates inventing YouTube and PayPal. Now the next generation of computer scientists is using this innovative, collaborative space to foster their own vision of the future.
Published Date: December 3, 2010
11 Gifts Totaling More Than $10 Million to Benefit Urbana-Champaign Campus of University of Illinois
Published Date:October 1, 2010
Eleven private gifts totaling more than $10 million earmarked for University of Illinois programs at the Urbana-Champaign campus were announced today (Friday, Oct. 1, 2010) at the U of I Foundations 75th Annual Meeting.
Published Date: October 1, 2010
University of Illinois Brilliant Futures Campaign Passes $2 Billion Mark
Published Date:October 1, 2010
The University of Illinois Brilliant Futures Campaign, the largest in the schools 143-year history, has passed the $2 billion mark and was 89 percent towards its $2.25 billion goal as of Sept. 15, 2010.
Published Date: October 1, 2010
U of I and Foundation Eclipse $200 Million in Giving for 3rd Straight Year
Published Date:October 1, 2010
The University of Illinois and the U of I Foundation enjoyed another banner year in private gifts received for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2010.
Published Date: October 1, 2010