Chancellor's Circle

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The SIU Chancellor’s Circle recognizes annual donors who make an extraordinary impact on the University through leadership-level gifts of $2,500 or more. These contributions provide vital support for student success and program excellence beyond what tuition and state funding can sustain. As SIU’s premier cross-campus annual giving society, the Chancellor’s Circle connects dedicated alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends who share a belief in the University’s mission and the life-changing power of philanthropy.

Chancellor’s Circle membership is based on cumulative annual giving of $2,500 or more to the SIU Foundation during the giving year, July 1 through June 30. Members are recognized with a Chancellor’s Circle lapel pin, a certificate of membership, invitations to exclusive events with campus leadership, and a quarterly digital newsletter highlighting the impact of their generosity. All contributions are processed securely through the SIU Foundation, and donor information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with your wishes. We invite you to join the Chancellor’s Circle and help shape the future of SIU.