Our Donors

Mr. Robert L. Barrick

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

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

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

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

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

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. Ronald Hari

Mr. Roscoe C. Young, II

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

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

Mr. Russell L. Halbrook

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

Mrs. Alberta Humble

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

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

Mrs. Angela Atema

Mr. Sanjeev Kumar

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 A. Ahlers

Mrs. Barbara B. Stephens

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

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

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...

Mrs. Barbara Lesar

Mrs. Barbara Lesar

Mrs. Barbara S. Dickerman

Mrs. Barbara S. Dickerman

Mrs. Barbara S. Dickerman would like to honor the work of Dr. Willis Swartz. Dr. Swartz, a native of Burlington, Iowa, came to SIU in 1930 to chair the Department of Government. In 1943 he became the first Chairman of the Graduate Council and in 1950 he was named...

Mrs. Becky Moody

Mrs. Becky Moody

The John E. Moody Scholarship was established by Mr. Moody, an SIU Carbondale alum, to support students majoring in agribusiness economics and plant and soil science. John Moody served as President of the SIU Foundation Board of Directors from 1996 to 1999 and was...

Mrs. Bertha Becker and the late Mr. John Becker

Mrs. Bertha Becker and the late Mr. John Becker

Mrs. Bettye L. Lauderdale

Mrs. Bettye L. Lauderdale

Mrs. Bettye L. Lauderdale would like to honor Bettye and Gene for their years of service to the field of Education.

Mrs. Betty Okita

Mrs. Betty Okita

The Ted Okita Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Ted Okita, a former faculty member at SIU Carbondale, and benefits students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program

Mrs. Billie C. Jacobini

Mrs. Billie C. Jacobini

The H. B. Jacobini Memorial Scholarship honors the career accomplishments of Professor H.B. Jacobini, who taught in the Department of Political Science from 1957 until his death in 1990. During his tenure at SIU, Dr. Jacobini published eight books and dozens of...

Mrs. Carole H. Allen

Mrs. Carole H. Allen

The Bill D. Allen Geology Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Bill Allen, an oil geologist who was concerned about the effects oil refining off the shores of Mexico had on nesting sea turtles and a graduate of the SIU Carbondale Geology program.

Mrs. Carole N. Guess and Mrs. Joann N. Evans

Mrs. Carole N. Guess and Mrs. Joann N. Evans

The Raymond J. Naber Endowment Fund was established in memory of Mr. Naber, by his children, and supports graduate students studying Communication Disorders and Sciences. The family of Mr. Naber wish to show their appreciation for the work of the program.

Mrs. Carol S. Sanders

Mrs. Carol S. Sanders

Keith and Carol Sanders are both SIUC graduates who have devoted their professional careers to education. A Benton native, Keith Sanders has served as a faculty member at George Washington and SIUC, and was appointed as Dean of the College of Communication and Fine...

Mrs. Catherine LeGout

Mrs. Catherine LeGout

The Dr. & Mrs. Carl McDowell Case and Mr. & Mrs. Victor LeGout Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Carl Case, who practiced Veterinarian Medicine in Sumner, IL, for many years. While Carl worked on his Veterinarian degree in Indianapolis, his wife stayed...

Mrs. Cathy S. Williams

Mrs. Cathy S. Williams

Don was asked to come out of retirement as a partner with Ernst and Young in San Diego to be the Partner in Charge at Grant Thornton LLP in San Diego. At Ernst and Young, Don was the Leader of both the Pacific Southwest Area Emerging Growth Markets and the Venture...