April 30, 2026 - Rick Darnell, Vice President for Advancement and Alyse Knust, Assistant Vice President of Development & Strategic Engagement, joined Byers & Co to talk about this year’s giving day. Under the theme Forever Blue, we are honoring the generations of alumni, students and leaders who have shaped Millikin’s legacy while building momentum for an exciting future. In recognition of 125 years of delivering on the promise of excellence in education, Millikin has set a goal of securing $250,000 in matching funds so that gifts made on Forever True Blue Challenge Day will multiply the impact. All matching funds will support student scholarships, directly advancing Millikin’s mission.  To give, click HERE.

<p>April 30, 2026 - Rick Darnell, Vice President for Advancement and Alyse Knust, Assistant Vice President of Development &amp; Strategic Engagement, joined Byers &amp; Co to talk about this year&rsquo;s giving day. Under the theme Forever Blue, we are honoring the generations of alumni, students and leaders who have shaped Millikin&rsquo;s legacy while building momentum for an exciting future. In recognition of 125 years of delivering on the promise of excellence in education, Millikin has set a goal of securing $250,000 in matching funds so that gifts made on Forever True Blue Challenge Day will multiply the impact. All matching funds will support student scholarships, directly advancing Millikin&rsquo;s mission. &nbsp;To give, click <a href="http://millikin.edu/TrueBlue">HERE</a>.</p>

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