Making a difference

UIS has always taken pride in providing access and opportunities for our students. One way in which we do so is with scholarships. They can make the difference in a student's decision to pursue a university degree or to continue to work toward that goal. Over the past few years, privately funded gifts have resulted in a 66% increase in scholarships at UIS with steady growth over a five-year period. That translates into higher education for more students and ultimately more lives of higher quality. I call that a formula for personal success and enrichment. In addition, our "Brilliant Futures" campaign has doubled our active endowment, a wonderful accomplishment. That endowment now generates more than $500,000 per year for continued excellence, and that will be true forever.