University News Archive

  • Celebrating Black Unsung Heroes

    Celebrating Black Unsung Heroes

    Please enjoy a brief educational video celebrating Black unsung heroes and the history of Black Chicagoans Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Charles Pierce, and Bessie Coleman. This video was created by the Academic Technology Services Creative Team, and they will make more videos celebrating history and heritage this year.

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  • Register Today for Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions

    Register Today for Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions

    Sign up for a full day of training with a Illinois Tech Mental Health First Aid instructor. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

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  • Nominate Students for Service and Leadership Awards

    Nominate Students for Service and Leadership Awards

    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 will be presented at the 48th annual Clinton E. Stryker Reception on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 14, 2025.

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  • 2024 Staff Service and Excellence Awards Video and Photos Now Available

    2024 Staff Service and Excellence Awards Video and Photos Now Available

    Congratulations again to our 2024 Staff Service and Staff Excellence award winners. Awards were presented on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in the Hermann Hall Auditorium by President Raj Echambadi and Interim Provost Jamshid Mohammadi.

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  • Nominations Open for Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

    Nominations Open for Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

    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. Submit nominations by Monday, May 19.

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  • Reminder From OTS: We Are Sunsetting Access.iit.edu (Okta Dashboard)

    Reminder From OTS: We Are Sunsetting Access.iit.edu (Okta Dashboard)

    This is a reminder to all students, faculty, and staff, that the legacy site access.iit.edu (the Okta application dashboard) will automatically redirect to the Illinois Tech Portal and be discontinued starting Friday, January 17, 2025, at 9 p.m. The Illinois Tech Portal (portal.iit.edu) is our central engagement hub for the university.

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  • Spend February 15 at Art Institute of Chicago’s University Partner Fest

    Spend February 15 at Art Institute of Chicago’s University Partner Fest

    Illinois Tech students, staff, and faculty are invited to the Art Institute of Chicago's University Partner Fest—a daylong, annual event where community members of partner higher education institutions can explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions.

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  • Community Book Club: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout

    Community Book Club: “Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout

    Are you looking to connect with others? Do you love reading all kinds of books? If you answered yes, the Community Book Club is for you! Discuss "Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout via Zoom on January 23 and February 6.

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  • MLK Jr. Day Commemorative Program: Conversation With Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr.

    MLK Jr. Day Commemorative Program: Conversation With Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr.

    On January 23, join us for a special conversation with Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., the last living witness to the kidnapping and lynching of Emmett Till in 1955.

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  • Call for Nominations: 2024 Staff Excellence Awards

    Call for Nominations: 2024 Staff Excellence Awards

    The success of our students, faculty, and university would not be possible without the hard work, outstanding support, and services that are provided by Illinois Tech staff members. We encourage you to nominate staff members for this prestigious award by Friday, January 10, 2025.

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