University News Archive

  • WIIT Black History Month DJ Spotlight

    WIIT Black History Month DJ Spotlight

    As February comes to a close, join WIIT 88.9 FM one last time in celebrating and getting to know influential Black figures, this time from our very own WIIT community. These talented DJs have graciously taken the time to share with us what Black History month means to them. While we may be taking this month to highlight them, we are grateful every day for their contributions to our station and their respective communities.

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  • Washington Red Raspberry Commission Announces Winners of Illinois Tech Food Product Innovation Student Competition

    Washington Red Raspberry Commission Announces Winners of Illinois Tech Food Product Innovation Student Competition

    The Washington Red Raspberry Commission and Illinois Tech Department of Food Science and Nutrition announced winning concepts from the new Food Product Innovation Student Competition, aimed at developing new product concepts for use by the Washington red raspberry industry. Seventeen master’s-level program students participated in the competition, forming five teams and five corresponding product concepts. Student groups presented their concepts to a panel of judges on Feb. 7 at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations studio in Chicago.

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  • Cyberhawks Place 2nd in Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier

    Cyberhawks Place 2nd in Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier

    The ECE Department is excited to announce that our Illinois Tech Cyberhawks team placed second in this year's Illinois State National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, (CCDD) Qualifier Event, on Saturday, February 17. We are exceptionally proud of our team for their determination, time management, and skill throughout the day on Saturday.

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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 47th annual Clinton E. Stryker Banquet on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Nominations for these awards must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2024.

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  • Nominate Students for the Richard F. Babcock Leadership Award

    Nominate Students for the Richard F. Babcock Leadership Award

    Nominations are now being accepted for the Richard F. Babcock Leadership Award. This award is presented to a full-time outstanding sophomore or junior undergraduate student who has evidenced significant leadership skills in their personal and academic life.

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  • Back to the Future: Discussion with Illinois Tech’s African American Alumni

    Back to the Future: Discussion with Illinois Tech’s African American Alumni

    Please join the Office of the Provost for “Back to the Future: Discussion with Illinois Tech’s African American Alumni.” This event is open to Illinois Tech students, faculty, staff, and alumni and will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 3–5 p.m.

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  • Share Your #YouElevated Stories With Us

    Share Your #YouElevated Stories With Us

    As part of Illinois Tech's new You, Elevated campaign, we’re asking you to share your #YouElevated story with us. We're eager to hear about your journey to, at, and beyond Illinois Tech.

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  • You’re Invited to Register for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony

    You’re Invited to Register for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony

    To all students who are eligible to graduate in fall 2023, spring 2024, or summer 2024 (undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D.): we invite you to complete your Commencement Ceremony Response Form for our 2023-24 Illinois Tech Commencement Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 11, at Credit Union 1 Arena. We ask that you please complete this form by February 29, 2024. Any students who complete the form after the deadline will not be guaranteed guest tickets at the ceremony.

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  • Illinois Tech Launches First Official Clothing Drive in Support of New Career Clothing Closet for Students

    Illinois Tech Launches First Official Clothing Drive in Support of New Career Clothing Closet for Students

    The Office of Career Services at Illinois Tech will take another step toward its goal of providing professional attire for students. The program will launch its first official clothing drive in the Career Services Center located in the McCormick Tribune Campus Center (MTCC) Room 106 on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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  • Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service, Come Out for Day of Volunteering on January 15

    Honor Dr. King’s Legacy Through Service, Come Out for Day of Volunteering on January 15

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an opportunity to recommit ourselves to Dr. King’s vision of equality and moral justice. He was an extraordinary catalyst for change, and his legacy reminds us of the power of collective action and inspires us in our efforts to forge a more just society. Rooted in our noble mission to be an opportunity engine for all, this important day can help us honor the past, celebrate the present, and reflect on our role in positively contributing to our community and creating a world that lives up to Dr. King’s dream.

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