Summary
At Illinois, we embrace the very human work of inquiry and invention, experimentation, and education. We give the next generation the skills and knowledge to make sense of the world around us, preserve the lessons of the past, and move humanity forward.
In the College of Media, we are focused on producing the next generation of media leadership—those who will help us understand and adapt to an unpredictable and constantly-changing media landscape. We do this through agile media education, cutting-edge scholarship, and connections with the industries we serve. At the same time, we continue our legacy of facilitating informed public decision-making and ensuring fair, accurate, balanced, and contextual representation of all groups in our society.
Private support is essential to ensuring public universities continue to be places where progress and innovation can flourish. Private investment takes on increased importance in times of uncertain federal and state funding. It is a sign of faith and confidence in all we can contribute to the greater good.
With your support, we will continue to elevate the values that make Illinois distinctive: a sense of boundless aspiration, collaborative research, and global perspective. And we will continue to honor the people who have shaped the culture and character of this place: our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The world is a better place With Illinois.
Priorities
Support Student Success
Support of students is our greatest priority. Scholarships are essential to attract the most talented students from the inside the state, across the country and around the world. We must then provide them with the real-world experiences – including internships and industry immersion trips – that they need for successful careers.
Attract and Retain Exceptional Scholars
Endowed chairs and professorships represent the highest honors the University can provide to distinguished faculty members, and help to attract and retain exceptional scholars. These scholars, in turn, help to create educational experiences that enrich the lives of our students.
Bringing Industry to the Classroom
Endowed Professors of Practice allow us to bring industry professionals into the College and the classroom for short- and long-term teaching periods. They help students better understand the industries they are studying and keep faculty up-to-date with trends in industry.
Endowed Funds for Innovation and Research
Support cutting-edge courses, curricula, faculty research, industry collaborations, and student activities that will foster greater discovery and transform the delivery of content.
Contact
114 Campbell Hall
300 N. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
217-244-5466