Millikin's Forever True Blue campaign raises over $685K for students

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin University's Big Blue community came through, raising over $685,000 during its 2026 Forever True Blue campaign.

According to the University, the campaign surpassed its $350,000 goal, raising $685,839 for Millikin students.

This year, donors could send monetary gifts to scholarship funds that support Millikin's various colleges and schools, annual scholarships, scholar programs and named endowed scholarships.

"As we celebrate 125 years of Millikin, we are reminded that James Millikin’s founding vision was made possible by generosity, partnership and a shared commitment to opportunity. That same spirit continues today through every donor who invests in our students," said Millikin President Dean Pribbenow in a press release.

Additional information about the campaign is available online.