For more than a century, the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University has prepared students for successful careers through hands-on, applied learning. Today, students engage with cutting-edge technologies, industry software, advanced equipment, and real-world projects that mirror the environments they will encounter after graduation.
Employers consistently seek graduates who can contribute immediately in the workplace. Meeting that expectation requires more than classroom instruction. It requires modern laboratories, current technology, industry partnerships, faculty development, and experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
Your support helps ensure our students have access to the same tools, technologies, and experiences they will encounter throughout their careers.
Technology evolves rapidly. New software platforms, industry standards, cybersecurity threats, construction methodologies, manufacturing technologies, and digital media tools emerge every year. To maintain the quality of our programs, the School of Technology must continuously invest in:
Private support allows us to respond quickly to emerging needs and provide opportunities that are often beyond the scope of traditional funding sources.
Every gift directly contributes to the educational experience of our students.
Your support helps students:
By investing in today's students, you are helping shape tomorrow's workforce.
A gift to the School of Technology provides immediate support for current student and program needs.
Contributions may be used to support:
These unrestricted funds allow the School of Technology to address its most pressing priorities and enhance the student learning experience immediately.
The School of Technology Future Fund is an endowed fund designed to ensure long-term program excellence.
Rather than supporting only today's needs, gifts to the Future Fund create a lasting resource that generates ongoing support for future generations of students. Earnings from the endowment help the School invest in new technologies, maintain existing equipment, modernize laboratories, and support innovative educational experiences.
A contribution to the Future Fund is an investment in the future success of every School of Technology program.
The Future Fund supports a wide variety of initiatives across our undergraduate and graduate programs.
Support is also needed to strengthen graduate education in:
Funding helps provide research resources, virtual laboratory environments, industry software, capstone project support, collaborative technologies, and advanced learning experiences that prepare graduates for leadership roles.
The School of Technology Future Fund ensures that future students have access to the same life-changing educational experiences enjoyed by today's graduates.
Your investment helps us remain at the forefront of technology education while preparing highly skilled professionals who will contribute to their industries, communities, and organizations for years to come.
Together, we can provide the resources necessary to educate, innovate, and inspire the next generation of technology leaders.
Named in honor of former School of Technology faculty member Dr. Tom Waskom, the Tom Waskom Golf Outing celebrates a legacy of student-centered education and industry engagement.
Proceeds from the outing directly support student engagement opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom. These experiences help students connect academic knowledge with real-world applications while building valuable professional networks.
Funding from the event helps support:
These activities provide students with exposure to emerging technologies, current industry practices, and potential career paths. By participating in the Tom Waskom Golf Outing, sponsors, donors, and golfers help create experiences that prepare students for successful careers while strengthening connections between the School of Technology and industry partners.
Your support makes it possible for students to engage with professionals, explore workplaces, attend industry events, and develop the skills and relationships that contribute to their future success.
