Illinois receives historic $100 million donation from alumnus Larry Gies, renames football stadium

Illinois has received a historic $100 million donation from alumnus Larry Gies, which is the largest gift in the university's athletics history. As a result, the school's football stadium will be renamed the "Gies Field at Memorial Stadium." The donation will be used to support a variety of initiatives within the Illinois athletics department, including facility upgrades, endowments for student-athlete scholarships, and program enhancements. This transformative gift is expected to have a significant impact on the school's sports programs and student-athletes. Gies, the founder and CEO of investment management firm Madison Industries, is a proud Illinois alumnus and has a long history of supporting the university. This latest donation further strengthens his commitment to his alma mater and its continued success in the years to come. The renaming of the football stadium to Gies Field at Memorial Stadium is a testament to the university's gratitude for Gies' generosity and his lasting impact on the Illinois athletics community.