Supporters Like You Make All the Difference
“SIU…helped me prepare for real life and real experiences. I just want to give that experience to someone else.”
-Zac Winstead, Southern Illinois University Alumnus and Foundation Supporter
We mean it when we say that without supporters like you, none of our work is possible. That’s why we have created this website to help you follow your impact with the Southern Illinois University Foundation and learn more about how to partner with us to bring about opportunities for students from all walks of life to receive a top-tier, innovative and inclusive education.
How You Support Our Work
Student Support
Every gift supporting students creates opportunities and changes lives.
Faculty Support
Providing resources that help our faculty hone and share their expertise to benefit students.
Research
Fueling research that addresses real-life problems while we give students hands-on experience that will advance their careers.
Facility Improvements
Equipping classrooms with state-of-the-art technology and enhancing student experience.
Enriching programs
Funding academic and student support programs that ensure SIU students are well-rounded and well-prepared for life after graduation.
