Our Donors

Mr. Michael D. Covell

Mr. Michael D. Covell

Mr. Michael D. Hanes

Mr. Michael D. Hanes

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.

Mr. Michael J. Lawrence

Mr. Michael J. Lawrence

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

Mr. Michael J. Porcaro

Mr. Michael J. Porcaro

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...

Mr. Michael L. Haywood

Mr. Michael L. Haywood

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...

Mr. Michael & Mrs. Diane Schumacher

Mr. Michael & Mrs. Diane Schumacher

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. Michael R. Peters

Mr. Michael R. Peters

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...

Mr. Michael R. Peters, Ms. Laura Parnell

Mr. Michael R. Peters, Ms. Laura Parnell

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...

Mr. & Mrs. James and Anita Bush

Mr. & Mrs. James and Anita Bush

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...

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Barbara Boehler

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey and Barbara Boehler

Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Feeney

Mr. & Mrs. Richard F. Feeney

Mr. & Mrs. William and Robin Ernest

Mr. & Mrs. William and Robin Ernest

Mr. Nick P. and Mrs. Kimberly K. Calamos

Mr. Nick P. and Mrs. Kimberly K. Calamos

Mr. Nick Calamos wished to offer a generous gift to provide financial assistance for tuition, books and fees to a student(s) majoring in an academic discipline within the SIUC College of Liberal Arts.

Mr. Paul A. Sforza, Christine Sforza, and Lee Ann Sforza McKinley

Mr. Paul A. Sforza, Christine Sforza, and Lee Ann Sforza McKinley

The Robert and Patricia Sforza Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the SIU School of Accountancy was established in 2010, by their children Christine Sforza, Lee Ann Sforza McKinley and Paul Sforza in memory of their parents who were committed to higher education in...

Mr. Paul E. and Mrs. Karen S. Miner

Mr. Paul E. and Mrs. Karen S. Miner

Paul E. and Karen S. Miner established this scholarship in support of the first comprehensive campaign at Southern. Paul was born in Chicago, but grew up in Johnston City. After graduating from Johnston City High School in 1962, he attended SIU and completed his...

Mr. Paul E. Hunziker

Mr. Paul E. Hunziker

Paul and his family established the scholarship in memory of Mrs. Phyllis Hunziker who was a secretary for many years in the Crime Studies Program.

Mr. Paul L. and Mrs. Margaret R. Stein

Mr. Paul L. and Mrs. Margaret R. Stein

Paul Stein is an alum of the SIU Carbondale College of Business. The Paul & Margaret Stein Family Scholarship was established to support students in the College.

Mr. Paul R. and Mrs. Babs M. Piche

Mr. Paul R. and Mrs. Babs M. Piche

Paul and Babs are both very dedicated to SIU Carbondale and its students. Paul is currently the President of the SIU Dallas Alumni Chapter. Paul and Babs are very active in this alumni chapter and the University as a whole. SIU Carbondale and the College of...

Mr. Peter B. Bondioli, C.L.U.

Mr. Peter B. Bondioli, C.L.U.

The Bondioli Family Scholarship was established by the Bondioli family to help recruit students to SIU Carbondale.

Mr. Phil Pace

Mr. Phil Pace

Mr. Randy and Mrs. Gail L. Jones

Mr. Randy and Mrs. Gail L. Jones

Gail and Randy Jones and Chris’ brothers and sisters in Pi Sigma Epsilon founded this scholarship in memory of Christopher J. Jones, 23, of Marion whose outstanding leadership, quiet confidence and zest for life, made him a friend to all he met. Chris began his...

Mr. Ray A. Griffith

Mr. Ray A. Griffith

Mr. Richard A. and Mrs. Patricia W. Pautler

Mr. Richard A. and Mrs. Patricia W. Pautler

Richard Paulter is a 1958 graduate of SIUC’s College of Business. Patricia Paulter is a 1962 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Commerce.

Mr. Richard A. Navarre

Mr. Richard A. Navarre

Mr. Richard A. Navarre established his fund in support of the first ever comprehensive campaign at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Time, talent, and treasure describe the support that Rick has provided to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Rick ’82...

Mr. Richard Best

Mr. Richard Best

The John and Edna Best Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students in th School of Music, majoring in Voice Performance.

Mr. Richard P. and Mrs. Jacqueline L. Hartman

Mr. Richard P. and Mrs. Jacqueline L. Hartman

The Richard and Jacqueline Hartman Fund was established to benefit both students and faculty at SIU Carbondale, through the award of scholarships and sabbatical leave funding.

Mr. Richard P. Pisoni

Mr. Richard P. Pisoni

Richard and Margaret Pisoni were both born and raised in Herrin, Illinois. They were grade school sweethearts and were married in 1959. Richard attended Southern Illinois University and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. Richard...

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Dennis

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Dennis

Robert and Patricia Dennis have established this scholarship for still photography students in honor of Edward Weston, a pioneer of modern photographic expression. He was a key member of Group 64, which included among others, Ansel Adams. The Dennis’ hold Weston’s...

Mr. Robert D. Leigeber

Mr. Robert D. Leigeber

The Robert and Eleanor Leigeber Piano Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Leigeber to support students in the School of Music.

Mr. Robert E. Dennis

Mr. Robert E. Dennis

Robert is a 1984 graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Mass Communication and Media Arts majoring in Cinema and Photography. Robert was elected as the Large Format Cinema Association new president as of January 2002. He began his big screen...