Numerous academic, cultural, and scholarship programs at Illinois State are beneficiaries of $1.8 million in support from State Farm Companies Foundation. The funding over two years supports programs in the six colleges, Athletics, and campus-wide minority recruitment initiatives.

“We are thrilled to announce this new gift and celebrate the continuing commitment of State Farm Companies Foundation,” President Al Bowman said. He noted that the investment “will provide numerous long-term benefits to many diverse areas of the University, and we are grateful for their support.”