Type of Fund
Scholarship
Designation Use
Student Aid
Unit
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
On Sunday, October 28, 2007, Brian McMillen, an Illinois State Trooper, and graduate of UIS’ Criminal Justice Department, was tragically killed in the line of duty. He received the Purple Heart Medal from the Illinois State Police. To honor him, family and friends established a scholarship in his honor for students majoring in criminal justice and active on campus or as a community citizen. Through their generous donations, especially of Professor Emerita Barbara Hayler, the fund is now endowed, creating a lasting legacy of this fine young man, excellent state trooper, husband, son, and friend. Your gifts now will increase the amount of the award each year. Please continue to give!