University News Archive

  • Students, Faculty and Staff: Meetings for Accreditation Mock Review Held March 24–25

    Students, Faculty and Staff: Meetings for Accreditation Mock Review Held March 24–25

    March 5, 2026
    Illinois Tech is currently preparing for a significant accreditation event—our 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation—which will take place early next fall. As part of this process, a trio of meetings for students, faculty, and staff will be held March 24–25.

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  • Do Some Good. Get Out of the Office. Fight Hunger.

    Do Some Good. Get Out of the Office. Fight Hunger.

    March 5, 2026
    Illinois Tech faculty, staff, and students are invited to a Repacking Day at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on Friday, March 27, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeves and help pack food that will reach families across Chicago.

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  • Nominate Students for Service and Leadership Awards

    Nominate Students for Service and Leadership Awards

    February 19, 2026
    Nominations are now being accepted for Illinois Tech’s Student Service and Leadership Awards, honoring students who have made notable contributions to campus life. The awards listed below will be presented at the 49th annual Clinton E. Stryker Award Reception on Wednesday, April 22. Nominations for these awards must be submitted by Friday, March 6. (Self-nominations will be accepted.)

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  • In Conversation with Carole Segal: A Design Pioneer

    In Conversation with Carole Segal: A Design Pioneer

    February 5, 2026
    Join the Institute of Design at 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, to celebrate the trailblazing work of design leader Carole Segal, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Crate & Barrel. A limited number of paid tickets are available to enjoy a conversation between Segal and her friend Eric Larson, co-founder, chairman, and co-CEO of Tilia Holdings. Proceeds will support scholarships at ID.

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  • Nominations Open for Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

    Nominations Open for Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

    February 3, 2026
    The Office of Student Affairs is now accepting nominations for the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award. This award honors an outstanding senior from each of the four-year degree granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois. Nominations are due by noon on Friday, May 8, 2026.

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  • Students, Faculty and Staff — Your Help Is Needed!

    Students, Faculty and Staff — Your Help Is Needed!

    January 29, 2026
    The Strategic Planning Community Engagement Committee needs three minutes of your time! Your voice is needed to help direct community engagement between the university and the internal and external communities it serves. Please complete this very short survey and share your expertise. The survey will remain open for seven days. It is completely anonymous.

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  • Attend Art Institute for Free at University Partner Fest on February 21

    Attend Art Institute for Free at University Partner Fest on February 21

    January 13, 2026
    Students, staff, and faculty are invited to the 2026 University Partner Fest (UPF)—a day of free activities and programs at the Art Institute of Chicago—from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 21.

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  • Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service on January 19

    Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service on January 19

    January 8, 2026
    This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Illinois Tech is grateful to continue its collaboration with Organic Oneness, commemorating Dr. King with a day of service at DuSable High School on January 19, 2026. Service locations have been expanded for 2026, and we need 40 volunteers for various activities, including mural painting, assembling blessing bags for the homeless, organizing spaces, and beautifying Chicago Public Schools in Bronzeville. To participate, please register before January 14.

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  • Tips for Navigating Conflict During the Holidays from the Office of the University Ombudsperson

    Tips for Navigating Conflict During the Holidays from the Office of the University Ombudsperson

    December 12, 2025
    Ten tips for navigating potentially challenging moments during the holiday season, creating more positive interactions and minimizing conflict.

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  • Winter Break Energy Conservation Actions

    Winter Break Energy Conservation Actions

    December 12, 2025
    Illinois Tech spends an average of over $700,000 per month on energy. Winter break is an excellent opportunity to reduce that cost and conserve dollars that can be used for other needs. Just a 10 percent reduction in energy use while we’re on break can save tens of thousands of dollars, enough to provide substantial savings for the university during a normally high energy usage time of year.

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