Mr. J. R. and Mrs. Brenda J. James would like to honor the memory of Sonja James who was a student in the School of Music. Sonja was a talented musician who played many instruments and was involved in many different bands in the School. Sonja was not only a...

The alumni of the Beta Delta Chapter of Theta Xi wanted to establish scholarship in memoriam of past members beginning with Jim Berg, who passed away January 2004. According to the Theta Xi Fraternity Beta Delta Chapter website, "". . . a group of SIU Theta Xi alumni...

The Class of 1994 Outstanding Research Assistant Scholarship was established by Mr. Meurlot to assist students financially to attend the School of Law at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The scholarship recognizes a Research Assistant at the School of Law for...

Mr. Klukis received a BS in 1965 and a MS in Engineering in 1967 from the College of Engineering at SIUC. Mr. Klukis is the Manager for Scientific Computing at Lockheed Martin Corporation Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, FL. He is a member of both the Industrial...

The families of Glenn “Abe” Martin’s two children established this Award as a way to say thanks and pay tribute. They also hoped to memorialize his unique legacy as an athlete, coach, teacher and administrator for generations to come. To the family’s surprise,...

Ken is a 1988 graduate of the Food and Nutrition program of the College of Agriculture. He is an entrepreneur, author and professional speaker.

Dr. Edward J. Schmidlein, Jr. was respected and known by many people when he taught accountancy at SIUC. Professor Schmidlein joined the School of Accountancy faculty in 1959. During his tenure at SIUC, Dr. Schmidlein was instrumental in the development of nearly...

This fund is being established by Kenneth H. and Amy M. Hannah in support of students majoring in business at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Ken and Amy are very generous in sharing their time, talent and treasure to help business students at SIUC with an...

Ken Hull is a graduate of the SIU Carbondale College of Business and a strong supporter of the college. The Kenneth J. and Jacqueline M. Hull/Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Hull and the Illinois CPA Society to provide...

Kenny Troutt is a 1971 Political Science graduate and a strong supporter of Intercollegiate Athletics and the College of Business at SIU Carbondale. The Troutts have two scholarships which support students in both these areas.

Kim O. Fornero was a 1984 graduate of the Hotel and Restaurant Management Department. Mr. Fornero wished to give back to the University in gratitude for receiving an excellent education which led to a successful career in the Hotel and Restaurant Management field.

Larry received a B.S. in Accounting in 1968 and an MBA in 1969 both from SIU Carbondale. For 18 years prior to retiring in April 2010, Larry was Chief Financial Officer of Anheuser-Busch Employees Credit Union, a $1.3 billion financial institution.

Mr. and Mrs. DeJarnett hold three degrees from SIU Carbondale between them and are very supportive of the College of Business and Morris Library, where Mr. DeJarnett worked as a student worker during his time at SIU.

The Lawrence A. Luebbers School of Accountancy Fund was established by Mr. Luebbers to support the School of Accountancy

The Peskin family established the Jack F. Isakoff Memorial Scholarship in Political Science in honor and memory of Mrs. Barbara Peskin’s father, Professor Emeritus, Jack Isakoff.

The Brent Kington Metalsmith Scholarship was established in honor of Brent Kington and in recognition of his nationally regarded teaching and artistic accomplishments. It is used to benefit graduate assistants in the Metals Program of Southern Illinois University...

Lynn McPheeters was raised on a farm near Canton, Illinois in Fulton County. After graduating from high school, he attended Canton Jr. College, now Spoon River College. He transferred to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in...

After more than forty years experience in the area of finance and accounting, Marvin Kaiser retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of The Doe Run Resources Corporation in February 2006. He graduated from New Athens Illinois Community...

Mickey Levitt is CEO of Consolidated Foam Inc., which he founded in 1972. The company supplies hardware and home improvement stores including Ace Hardware and Home Depot, to name a few. After graduating from SIU with an accounting degree in 1961, Levitt enlisted in...

The Michael Hanes Marching Salukis Scholarship was established to honor SIU alum and long time leader of the Marching Salukis / Director of Bands, Mike Hanes.

Mike Lawrence was the former director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.

Michael is a 1972 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Mass Communication and Media Arts majoring in Journalism. Mike was President of James Informational Media Inc. in Chicago Illinois. The company produces two magazines, Aggregates...

Michael L. Haywood retired as the founding Director of the Office of Minority Affairs for the College of Business at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2015. As Director he was essential is the planning of the office and ensuring the proactive support for...

This fund is being established by Diane Kosmach and Michael J. Schumacher in support of the first comprehensive campaign at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Diane is a member of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Business External Advisory...

Mr. Peters is a ’99 graduate of the Aviation Flight Program in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. He currently is a commercial airline pilot and also operates a successful web business, www.Aviationinterviews.com. Mr. Peters is aware of the very high fees...

The Ryan McShane Hope Flys Scholarship was established to recognize students with a strong involvement or commitment to overcoming adversity. Ryan McShane, at the age of 32, is a successful aviator at the top of his career and fighting every day to overcome Stage 4...

Jim and Anita Bush established the Robert Lee Sims Memorial Scholarship in honor of Robert Lee Sims, who was an assistant director of the Minority Engineering Programs at SIUC’s College of Engineering until his untimely death in January, 2009. Robert was a student...