your support set the stage for their success
At Indiana State University, 76% of students require some level of financial assistance to make their college dreams a reality. At the heart of Be So BOLD lies a compelling commitment to ensure that our students are not held back by financial challenges. This campaign-driven support is transforming lives and opening doors for future Sycamore leaders to rise to where they aspire to be. With 7,327 scholarships awarded throughout the campaign, the impact is clear: thousands of students have moved closer to crossing the stage and completing their degree through the generosity and opportunities provided by donor support.
Tim and Bobbie O’Neill Online MBA Scholarship
Tim ’69 and Bobbie ’72 O’Neill are trailblazers of education and philanthropy whose generosity continues to shape programming at Indiana State. Through a $200,000 gift, the O’Neills established the Tim and Bobbie O’Neill Online MBA Scholarship to empower students each year to pursue their MBA at Indiana State, no matter where they reside. After completing their degrees, Tim built a successful career in banking, retiring as an executive of First Indiana Bank of Indianapolis. Bobbie achieved a meaningful career in teaching while remaining dedicated to advancing student success. Tim has served as a member of the Indiana State University Board of Trustees, the Alumni Association Board, and an emeritus director of the Foundation Board. To honor his service, Tim was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007.
help more Sycamores cross the stage to success
With 76% of our students requiring some level of financial assistance to make their college dreams a reality, ISU is committed to making a college education affordable. The passion and philanthropy of our donors is improving the lives of our students through critical scholarships that are opening doors for more students who are ready to change the world!
in honor of your loved ones, your gift will transform lives
When you establish a scholarship in memory of a loved one, you create a legacy that will transform lives and endure for generations to follow. See how named scholarships have impacted the lives of our generous donors, Jim and Sue Pajakowski, and Dr. Sherry Dailey.
Don Dudine's Vision for ISU's Student Philanthropy Group
Indiana State University Raises more than $1.35 Million on Give to Blue Day 2024
A record-breaking day of giving
Give to Blue Day
Sam Becomes a Sycamore
Division of University Advancement
Indiana State University raises $21.5 million in 2021-22
Michael Alkire
President’s Dinner honors distinguished alumni, philanthropists
Dave and Peggy Campbell
Former chair of ISU trustees and wife give $250,000 to university
Paul and Nancy Edgerton
Former ISU VP and wife make $150,000 gift for Bridge the Gap scholarships
Rich and Robin Porter
Rich and Robin Porter Dare to Dream Bold Dreams
McKee Family Heritage Lounge
McKee Family Heritage Lounge Inspires the Next Generation of Fellows
creating opportunities
Indiana State prepares students to think deeply, engage with the world around them, and ultimately live fulfilling, meaningful lives. Ready to help the next generation of Sycamores? It’s time to be so bold.
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. And it’s all thanks to the commitment and generosity of Rich and Robin Porter.
empowering bold academic discoveries
Looking for ways to provide more opportunities for young people in the Windy City, Jim and Sue Pajakowski are empowering bold academic discoveries with a $1 million Bridge the Gap scholarship focused on the underserved communities in the Chicagoland area.
Be So Bold
Give today and help Sycamores grow strong! With almost half of our student body made up of first generation college goers, and an equal percentage of financially fragile students, this bold campaign is necessary. Your generosity will help students who thrive in their academic pursuits and prepare them to go on to do amazing things with their lives. It’s time to get loud, and Be So Bold.