The University of Illinois is a state-supported institution. But state money accounts for only about 20% of our operating costs. The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering depends on the loyalty and generosity of our alumni and friends who provide critical private support to carry out our mission of serving the state, the nation, and the world as a leading center of affordable education, scholarship, and public service.

Agricultural & Biological Engineering Excellence Fund

Your contribution to the Agricultural & Biological Engineering Excellence Fund helps to provide the following departmental needs:

• Endowed chair professors
• capstone design instruction
• student recruitment and retention fund
• graduate fellowships
• undergraduate scholarships
• ABE I4 Seminar Series
• support for continuous updating of teaching and research facilities and equipment
• support for student field instruction and international experience
• support for alumni awards

Agricultural and Biological Engineering Visionary Fund

Now through the end of 2019, The Grainger Foundation will match all donations up to $25 million to this scholarship endowment and others held within Grainger Engineering. The opportunity to improve the quality, diversity, and global influence of our undergraduate students has never been greater.

Dr. Philip and Carol Buriak Endowment Fund

Your contribution to the Dr. Philip and Carol Buriak Endowment Fund supports both international travel experiences and teaching activities in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.

Loren Bode Memorial Scholarship Fund

Your contribution to the Loren Bode Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department where Loren worked for 35 years.

For more information about other giving opportunities or to discuss your giving plans, please contact: