Dear Education at Illinois Alumni and Friends,
Every day, the College of Education at Illinois shapes the future of learning, but we do not do it alone. The remarkable momentum we are witnessing is a direct reflection of a shared commitment, powered by the incredible generosity of our alumni and donors.
Your investment is yielding phenomenal returns across our college:
Visionary Support: Thanks to the generosity of donors like Chris and Wendy Harris, who established the Harris Family Scholarship Fund for Education to strengthen the community connection with students, supporting their education and enabling them to realize their potential as part of the Illinois family.
Behind every top-ranking program, new initiative, and every scholarship recipient are donors who believe in the power of an Illinois education. Please consider supporting the College of Education so we can continue to thrive in each of these areas.
Lastly, as we look forward to Homecoming 2026 (Sept. 27–Oct. 3), we invite you to stay connected and continue this journey with us. We are excited to share your story and your memories – please send them along to us so we can share with our current students, alumni, and our amazing faculty and staff!
Wishing you a great and restful summer. We’ll connect again this fall and until then, thank you for your enduring partnership.
Yours for Illinois,
Heather Zorn
Assistant Dean for Advancement
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