by Matt Kupec November 23, 2020 Even during these very challenging eight months of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, the SIU Foundation has remained open and actively engaged with SIU alumni and donors to fulfill our mission of supporting Southern Illinois...
by Matt Kupec August 18, 2019 The sport’s world recently lost one of its great football legends with the news that Mike McGee – a decorated Duke football player, college football head coach and successful athletic administrator – died on Friday at his home...
by Matt Kupec March 16, 2019 It is the time of the year – March Madness – when the NCAA Men’s Tournament takes over the sports scene and dominates our time and attention with a dazzling display of collegiate basketball games with the focus on getting to the NCAA Final...
by Matt Kupec January 15, 2019 In the aftermath of Clemson’s very convincing victory over Alabama to clinch the national college football championship, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was rightfully basking in the success in his post-game remarks. In a joyous, happy...
by Matt Kupec November 21, 2018 Fundraising at colleges and universities has become a very important source of revenue. As University leaders face increased pressure on enrollments, new program initiatives, escalating personnel and program costs, and infrastructure...
by Matt Kupec November 9, 2018 I am a fundraiser. That’s right – I have spent year after year asking people to consider making a philanthropic gift to the organization I was representing! Hmm, you might think, that would be a pretty difficult and tough job?...
