Illinois State marks its second largest fundraising year

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State University raised more than $21 million during the fiscal year that ended in June, making it the second largest fundraising year in the school's history.

The school said in a news release Tuesday it received support from corporate partners, friends of the university and nearly 12,000 alumni, including more than 1,000 first-time donors.

The gifts will go toward scholarships and university programs.