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Author: Kim Schmidt

University of Illinois announces wide-ranging $5.75 million gift from alumnus Anthony J. Petullo

Posted on February 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Kim Schmidt
University of Illinois announces wide-ranging $5.75 million gift from alumnus Anthony J. Petullo

A generous gift from Anthony (Tony) J. Petullo and his wife Bev will be divided between the College of Fine and Applied Arts and Gies College of Business to support students, faculty, and the arts at Illinois.

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Illinois chancellor and chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Posted on October 10, 2019October 18, 2019 by Kim Schmidt
Illinois chancellor and chemist elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Chancellor Robert J. Jones and chemistry professor Catherine J. Murphy were inducted as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in October ceremony.

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A deeper look at sustainability

Posted on July 2, 2018June 25, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
A deeper look at sustainability

Field course to Costa Rica, supported by a gift, explores many aspects of life in Central America.

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Generous support allows students to graduate debt free

Posted on June 1, 2018May 15, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
Generous support allows students to graduate debt free

The Clyde Davis Scholarship Fund in Art and Design has supported students since 2001.

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iSchool support propels Paralympian to success

Posted on May 14, 2018July 25, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
iSchool support propels Paralympian to success

Paralympian Amanda McGrory (MS ’18) presented the iSchool with the Order of Ikkos, a medal given to Olympic and Paralympic medalists to pass on to organizations or people who have supported them on their journey.

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Gift allows Rare Book and Manuscript Library to acquire Isaac Newton manuscript

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
Gift allows Rare Book and Manuscript Library to acquire Isaac Newton manuscript

The library bought the manuscript thanks to a donation by Jim and Lionelle Elsesser of St. Louis, who are Illinois alumni and supporters of the University Library.

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Illinois breaks ground on Siebel Center for Design

Posted on April 27, 2018April 4, 2024 by Kim Schmidt

Siebel provided the $25 million lead gift to establish the center, which will provide multidisciplinary learning centered around design thinking.

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Scholarship recipient prepares to share her love of art in the classroom

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
Scholarship recipient prepares to share her love of art in the classroom

Art Education student Maria Campbell is the first Rojc Scholar in FAA.

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Supporting undergraduate research

Posted on April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
Supporting undergraduate research

Professors create scholarships to help students explore biology.

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Curiosity and passion drives Qu to chemistry at Illinois

Posted on March 21, 2018March 21, 2018 by Kim Schmidt
Curiosity and passion drives Qu to chemistry at Illinois

Fiona Qu is a Eunice Wu Memorial Scholar, carrying on a tradition of excellence in chemistry.

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