We are always delighted to welcome alumni and friends back to campus, and we encourage you to visit and see firsthand the exciting updates to our teaching facilities. Recent upgrades to our learning spaces and equipment in Gregory Hall and at Richmond Studio reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence—and we’d love to show you around.
Much of this progress has been made possible through the generosity of individual donors. Philanthropic support has not only enhanced our programming but also helped us attract exceptional faculty, increase student enrollment, and inspire others to invest in our mission. These gifts have a ripple effect, creating opportunities that benefit our entire College of Media community.
In our annual Advancing Excellence magazine, we highlight the generous gift from Rich and Leslie Frank for substantial improvements to Gregory Hall. Additionally, several donors have supported faculty-led international and domestic educational experiences, including funding for an award-winning documentary filmed in Sierra Leone and a student trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with journalists. Because of donor support we also had several experts return to campus and work with our students.
We are deeply grateful for the impact our alumni and friends have made—and continue to make—on our college’s growth and success. Your support fuels our future.
If you are inspired to work with us to continue creating transformative opportunities, it would be my pleasure to speak with you. You can call me at 217-333-0752 or email me at jhns@illinois.edu.
Deanne Johnson
Senior Assistant Dean for Advancement
Fall 2025