Generations of Southern Illinois University Carbondale law students are expected to benefit from a $10-million gift announced this (Monday) morning by John and Jayne Simmons.
The couple, who launched AltonWorks a few years ago, were on hand for the announcement at SIUC. This is the largest gift SIU Carbondale has ever received. John Simmons spoke on what it means to him.
The law school is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In honor of this gift, the law school will be formally named Simmons Law School, pending approval from the SIU Board of Trustees in April. John Simmons, a native and resident of Alton, is an SIU Edwardsville graduate, member of the SIU Board of Trustees, and chairperson and founder of Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm.
