Our Donors

Mrs. JoAnn Stewart

Mrs. JoAnn Stewart

The Richard C. Heavener Memorial Scholarship was established to support students studying Forestry.

Mrs. Joyce C. Webb

Mrs. Joyce C. Webb

Mrs. Joyce C. Webb would like to honor the memory or Dr. Howard W. Webb to recognize his outstanding contributions in the field of American Literature and for his commitment to the students of SIUC. The Endowment will serve as a perpetual reminder of Dr. Webb’s...

Mrs. Joyce Hill & Ms. Melinda Sullivan

Mrs. Joyce Hill & Ms. Melinda Sullivan

Mrs. Judith G. Rossiter

Mrs. Judith G. Rossiter

The James M. Rossiter Memorial Scholarship was established in order to provide financial assistance to transfer or continuing students in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Mrs. Judy G. Reynolds

Mrs. Judy G. Reynolds

Mrs. Judy G. Reynolds would like to honor the memory of Larry Reynolds, former piano technician for Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Liberal Arts School of Music. Mr. Reynolds was a beloved employee who was held in high regard in the School of...

Mrs. Julia Miller and Various Donors

Mrs. Julia Miller and Various Donors

In memory of Benjamin T. Miller, a former Dean of the School of Art & Design.

Mrs. Kathleen F. and Dr. Peter P. Mykytyn

Mrs. Kathleen F. and Dr. Peter P. Mykytyn

Mrs. Kathleen F. and Dr. Peter P. Mykytyn established this scholarship to motivate students in the School of Music to compose original works of music. Mrs. Mykytyn has been in classes with these students and she has found them to be talented, motivated, and...

Mrs. Katy Simonds

Mrs. Katy Simonds

Mrs. LaVerne Howell

Mrs. LaVerne Howell

Mrs. LaVerne Howell established the Herbert H. Howell Aviation Management Fund in order to provide support to the Aviation Management program, through scholarships and related departmental activities.

Mrs. Linda E. North

Mrs. Linda E. North

The Roger E. Spear Baseball Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Spear’s family to support student athletes.

Mrs. Lorene M. Alexander

Mrs. Lorene M. Alexander

The Myrl and Lorene Alexander Fellowship was established in memory of Dr. Myrl Alexander to support the professional advancement of graduate students in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at SIU Carbondale.

Mrs. Mae Stone

Mrs. Mae Stone

Mrs. Marianne Abrahamson and the late Dr. Roy Abrahamson

Mrs. Marianne Abrahamson and the late Dr. Roy Abrahamson

Mrs. Marilyn A. Black

Mrs. Marilyn A. Black

In grateful recognition of the Donor’s generous gift to establish an endowed fund to be known as the Marilyn A. Black Scholarship in Elementary Education.

Mrs. Marjorie C. Allen

Mrs. Marjorie C. Allen

The Bill G. and Marjorie Allen Scholarship was established to benefit students at SIU Carbondale studying Music Education.

Mrs. Marjorie L. Langenhop

Mrs. Marjorie L. Langenhop

Marjorie Trotter Langenhop would like to honor the memory of Gene E. Trotter, her spouse until his death in 1988. Mr. Trotter was with SIU from 1962 until he retired in 1982. He taught Architectural Technology for several years at the former Vocational Technical...

Mrs. Marquita J. Sexton

Mrs. Marquita J. Sexton

Marquita was a standout in the classroom and on the track at SIUC. After SIUC, she went on to a management position at ALDI, a leader in the international grocery retailing industry, serving Europe, the USA and Australia. She was inspired to establish this...

Mrs. Martha B. Stoever

Mrs. Martha B. Stoever

This award was established to honor the memory of Dr. Herman J. Stoever, Professor Emeritus.

Mrs. Mary E. Adams

Mrs. Mary E. Adams

Mary Adams established the Frank C. and Mary E. Adams Scholarship in honor and memory of her husband, Dr. Frank Adams, and herself. Dr. and Mrs. Adams were both graduates of SIU Carbondale.

Mrs. Mary J. Chancey

Mrs. Mary J. Chancey

The C. Ray Chancey Endowed Scholarship in Political science is intended to honor the memory of the late C. Ray Chancey who, for more than 30 years, was a major downstate leader in the Democratic Party of Illinois. Mr. Chancey held the position of Chair of the...

Mrs. Mary Luh Fraunfelter and Friends of Dr. George Fraunfelter

Mrs. Mary Luh Fraunfelter and Friends of Dr. George Fraunfelter

The George H. Fraunfelter Geology Fund was established by friends and coworkers of Dr. George Fraunfelter to honor him upon his retirement after 26 years of loyal service to the SIU Carbondale Department of Geology, the SIU Museum, the University, and the profession.

Mrs. Mary S. Walker Brigham

Mrs. Mary S. Walker Brigham

Mrs. Mary S. Walker Brigham established this fund in memory of James ‘Boom Boom’ Walker of Carbondale, Illinois. Jim earned two degrees from SIUC, a BS in Geography in 1952 and a MS in Education in 1957. He remained a loyal supporter of his alma mater and an avid...

Mrs. Masako T. Shin

Mrs. Masako T. Shin

The Kimiko Ajioka Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Kimiko Ajioka by her parents, Hirotaka and Reiko Ajioka. Kimiko Ajioka was a Marketing major at the SIU Carbondale College of Business when she lost her life in a tragic fire in Carbondale in...

Mrs. Mattie J. and Dr. Theodore F. Harvey

Mrs. Mattie J. and Dr. Theodore F. Harvey

Theodore and Mattie Harvey would like to honor the legacy of Mary Beimfohr. Mary began working for SIU in 1957. She served as Assistant Coordinator in the Financial Assistance Center from which she retired in the mid-1970s. Mary was a selfless individual who placed...

Mrs. Melba B. Thurman

Mrs. Melba B. Thurman

J. Glenn and Melba Thurman of Herrin, Illinois. would like to honor the memory of their son, Ronald Thurman, Ph.D. Ron was raised in Southern Illinois, attended Herrin High School, and subsequently received his B.S. in Pharmacy from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy...

Mrs. Myrna S. Garton

Mrs. Myrna S. Garton

Mr. Garton was a proud member of the Aviation Flight Program faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and an enthusiastic promoter of aviation as a career and a vocation. This scholarship is being established to provide financial assistance to young men...

Mrs. Nancy A. Vallino

Mrs. Nancy A. Vallino

Nancy A. Vallino (PCHS Class of ‘69) and her five siblings: Sharon Baker Cooper ’68, Debra Baker Chapman ’70, Joseph H. Baker, Jr. ’76, Robert W. Baker ’78, and David C. Baker ’80, all graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School where they received excellent...

Mrs. Nancy Poston

Mrs. Nancy Poston

The Dr. George Poston Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Poston, an SIU Carbondale alum and Professor / Chair of the Mortuary Science Program at SIU.

Mrs. Nancy Ross Gaffney

Mrs. Nancy Ross Gaffney

The Arthur T. Ross Automotive Scholarship and Harriet V. Ross Office Systems & Specialties Scholarship were established to benefit students in the College of Applied Sciences and Arts

Mrs. Pamela G. Minton

Mrs. Pamela G. Minton

The Gilbert Family Memorial Scholarship was established by the children of John G. Gilbert, a local attorney and SIU Carbondale graduate, to honor their father John and uncle, W. Philo Gilbert. The Gilbert Family scholarship supports students in the SIU School of Law.