Our Donors

Mr. Ray A. Griffith

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mr. Robert H. Jones

The Eric Scott Jones Memorial Scholarship was established to benefit students who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mr. Robert Hudgens

The Peter Welle Memorial Scholarship was established by friends of Peter Welle in his memory. As Peter held three degrees from multiple colleges at SIU Carbondale, this scholarship is open to all students at the junior level and above.

Mr. Robert J. Treash, Jr.

The Treash family are avid golfers and now have three generations currently participating, Robert Sr., Robert Jr., and Robert’s son Zach.

Mr. Robert L. Barrick

The Robert L. Barrick Scholarship was established by SIU Carbondale College of Business alum and Barrick Enterprises President, Robert Barrick, to benefit graduates of Lincoln Community High School who choose to attend SIU.

Mr. Robert Luken

Robert Luken is a long-time friend and support of Paul Simon. Mr. Luken has been involved with the Institute’s work and appreciates its mission but also shares a passion for libraries and literacy that Senator Simon and his late wife Jeanne Hurley Simon championed.

Mr. Roger D. Fowler

Mr. Roger D. Fowler would like to honor the memory of Charles E. Fowler Sr. his father. By the establishment of this memorial scholarship, the name of Charles E. Fowler Sr. will continue to do the one thing that Charles cared most about-helping others.

Mr. Roger & Mrs. Sally Tedrick

Time, talent, and treasure describe the support that Roger and Sally have provided to SIUC for more than two decades. Roger has served on numerous boards at the College, University, and Board of Trustees levels and was named chair of the BOT on June 20, 2005. Roger...

Mr. Ronald G. Newberry

JoEllen and Ronald Newberry knew their son Chad dreamed of helping others when he graduated from the SIUC Radiologic Sciences Program. Early on June 24, 2002 — four days beyond his 23rd birthday — Chad was taken by God, according to his parents, and did not have the...

Mr. Ronald H. and Mrs. Jean C. Strom

The Samantha K. Strom Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Strom, by her parents Ronald and Jean Strom, to benefit students pursuing a major in Animal Science, Food, and Nutrition.

Mr. Ronald Hari

Mr. Roscoe C. Young, II

SIU alum, Mr. Roscoe Young, established the Irene Hawley Memorial Scholarship in the Rehabilitation Institute to benefit minority students at SIU Carbondale.

Mr. Roy K. Harris and the late Mrs. Joan C. Harris

The Harris Engineering Scholarship Fund was established by Roy and the late Joan Harris to provide financial assistance to students to increase enrollment in the College of Engineering and to encourage them to prepare for and obtain a degree in Engineering. It is the...

Mr. Russell L. Halbrook

The Roberta Lung-Halbrook Scholarship was established in loving memory of Roberta by her husband and children.

Mrs. Alberta Humble

The Keith and Alberta Humble College of Applied Sciences and Arts Scholarship Fund was established to support students in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Mrs. Andrea M. Jobling

The John L. Jobling Fellowship fund was established in honor of Dr. John Jobling and supports students in the Department of Geology at SIU Carbondale.

Mrs. Angela Atema

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar is a faculty member of SIU and has been a professor in the College of Engineering for many years. He is a very proud supporter of the University as a whole. He has established this scholarship to exhibit his continuing support for the engineering...

Mrs. Barbara A. Ahlers

Mrs. Barbara B. Stephens

This fund is being established by William M. Stephens and other members of the Stephens’ family in memory of Southern Illinois University alumnus, Dr. Edward F. Stephens, III, and also in honor of his wife, Barbara B. Stephens, who together are considered by this...

Mrs. Barbara E. Hewson

The Dr. Eli and Claire Borkon Scholarship was established in their honor by their children, Barbara Hewson and William Borkon, MD. The scholarship supports students at the SIU School of Medicine.

Mrs. Barbara J. Crandall-Stotler

Dr. Barbara Crandall-Stotler & Dr. Raymond Stotler has dedicated their 42-year careers to teaching and research in the Department of Plant Biology at SIUC. Because of their commitment to the maintenance of the research focus of department, the Stotlers have...