a BOLD milestone

$100 million raised

Sycamore Student

Don Dudine's Vision for ISU's Student Philanthropy Group

Beyond academics, Sycamores are leaving a legacy that ISU can proudly claim—a culture of philanthropy, carefully cultivated by the Student Philanthropy Organization (SPO) and its visionary founder, Don Dudine.
Sycamore Donor

Indiana State University Raises more than $1.35 Million on Give to Blue Day 2024

Indiana State University’s sixth annual 24-hour giving day on Wednesday, March 20 resulted in $1,355,900.
Sycamore Donor

A record-breaking day of giving

Give to Blue Day

Indiana State University’s fifth annual 24-hour giving day on Wednesday, March 22, resulted in $1,385,877 for the university to enhance the academic experience for Sycamores. This is a record-setting fundraising amount in a single day for Indiana State.
Sycamore Student

Sam Becomes a Sycamore

Sycamore Donor

Division of University Advancement

Indiana State University raises $21.5 million in 2021-22

Indiana State University raised more than $21.5 million for the second consecutive year, the Division of University Advancement announced. More than $15.5 million came from Indiana residents.
Sycamore Alumni

Michael Alkire

Class of 1985

President’s Dinner honors distinguished alumni, philanthropists

The inaugural President’s Dinner on Friday at the Sycamore Banquet Center honored recipients of Indiana State University’s Distinguished Alumni Award and recognized the philanthropy of generous donors.
Sycamore Alumni

Dave and Peggy Campbell

Class of 1971 and 1972

Former chair of ISU trustees and wife give $250,000 to university

Indiana State University alumni Dave and Peggy Campbell of Indianapolis, who have supported the university philanthropically for 35 straight years, have made a $250,000 gift from their estate.
Sycamore Donor

Paul and Nancy Edgerton

Former ISU VP and wife make $150,000 gift for Bridge the Gap scholarships

Paul and Nancy Edgerton establish a $150,000 “Bridge the Gap” Endowed Scholarship to help Sycamore students facing financial obstacles to finishing a degree.
photo of couple
Sycamore Donor

Rich and Robin Porter

Rich and Robin Porter Dare to Dream Bold Dreams

Nestled under a leafy canopy of trees in the heart of campus, Porter Cancer Research Fellows are engaging in genomic research, identifying biomarkers, analyzing cell strategies, and re-imagining a world free of cancer.
Sycamore Donor

McKee Family Heritage Lounge

McKee Family Heritage Lounge Inspires the Next Generation of Fellows

The McKee Family celebrated 90 years — and three generations — of connection to Indiana State by creating opportunities for generations to come.