Eureka College Alumni & Development

06/11/2026

Eureka College and the Reagan Society celebrated the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan with a keynote address from Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes who served as Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan for Intergovernmental Affairs.

To join the Reagan Society, start here: https://www.eureka.edu/about/reaganlegacy/reagansociety

Read more from local media coverage:

Woodford County News:
https://chronicleillinois.com/news/woodford-county-news/ronald-reagans-legacy-to-be-honored-june-5-at-eureka-college/

WMBD:
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/reagan-memorial-event-eureka/

The Pantagraph:
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/article_c372f18b-e6d5-42ff-844d-81ab1913cdd2.html

Eureka College has been all about equality since its founding by abolitionists in 1855. It was the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis and was the site for an 1856 speech by future U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Less than 10 years later, Lincoln issued the Em...

06/05/2026

Happy Birthday and Happy Retirement, Dr. Paul Small!

For 40 years, Dr. Small has spurred student success and inspired generations of Eureka College students, helping them learn, grow, and thrive ’neath the Elms.

Join us in celebrating his remarkable legacy by participating in the Dr. Paul Small Challenge with a pledge of $40 per month for five years to help the Science Department support a professorship and inspire future generations of students.

Thank you, Dr. Small, for four decades of excellence, mentorship, and service.

To make your pledge of $40/month for 5 years go to: https://www.eureka.edu/donate

Select: Pledge
Payment end date: 2031
Fund drop down: Other
Write-in designation: Dr. Paul Small Challenge

05/28/2026

Save the date and join us at the upcoming Reagan Memorial event on Friday, June 5 at 10 am. Reserve your spot for Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes' keynote address.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan at Eureka College with a day of special activities honoring his leadership, service, and connection to Eureka.

• Explore the Ronald Reagan Museum and view the largest collection of Reagan movie memorabilia.
• Lay a flower at the Peace Garden beside a section of the Berlin Wall.
• Take a guided tour of Ronald Reagan’s Eureka College — 20-minute tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Attend the 10:30 a.m. reception featuring remarks from Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes on Reagan’s legacy of leadership and Eureka’s influence on his life.
• Watch Hellcats of the Navy at 11:00 a.m., starring Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis.

Register for events here: https://www.eureka.edu/alumni/events/reagan-memorial

05/18/2026

Celebrate the life and legacy of Ronald Reagan at Eureka College with a day of special activities honoring his leadership, service, and connection to Eureka.

• Explore the Ronald Reagan Museum and view the largest collection of Reagan movie memorabilia.
• Lay a flower at the Peace Garden beside a section of the Berlin Wall.
• Take a guided tour of Ronald Reagan’s Eureka College — 20-minute tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
• Attend the 10:30 a.m. reception featuring remarks from Ambassador J. Steven Rhodes on Reagan’s legacy of leadership and Eureka’s influence on his life.
• Watch Hellcats of the Navy at 11:00 a.m., starring Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis.

Register for events here: https://www.eureka.edu/alumni/events/reagan-memorial

04/04/2026

Because of you, One Eureka made a difference with 115 donors giving $67,990 for students.

Scholarships were funded.
Students were supported.
Futures were strengthened.

What time is it?
It’s time to say thank you.

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If you missed One Eureka, you can still make a difference in this fiscal year. Please visit eureka.edu/donate to make your gift.

If you have any questions about One Eureka, please contact the Advancement Office at
(309) 467-6317.

03/27/2026

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Thank you for helping us to break records during One Eureka! From now until midnight every donor and every gift expands opportunities for students.

Everything we do—every scholarship, every academic program, every investment in student success, and every opportunity through athletics—is designed to lift up students like Leah and Maleah.

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03/26/2026

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Double your impact during One Eureka!

Your gift provides the resources that help student-athletes compete, succeed academically, and grow as leaders.

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03/25/2026

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Give today to support student success!

The new Student Success Center in the Melick Library will unite advising, tutoring, mentoring, and career support under one roof—equipping students with the guidance and resources they need to thrive at EC and beyond.

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03/25/2026

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Make your gift today! Double the impact of your support with generous donor gift matches.

Your support today strengthens every part of the student experience at Eureka College:

- Scholarships ensure talented students have access to an education
- The New Student Success Center will provide advising, tutoring, and mentorship
- Academic Excellence supports the programs that prepare students for careers and leadership
- Athletics instills confidence, resilience, and teamwork

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03/24/2026

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Make your gift EARLY! Your support can be doubled, thanks to The Estate of James Bruner ’73, a proud performing arts alumnus.

What time is it? It’s time to support the students who bring the spirit of Eureka College to life through music, theater, and performance.

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