University News Archive

  • Come to Armour Research Reactor Celebration on Friday

    Come to Armour Research Reactor Celebration on Friday

    Please join Armour College of Engineering in celebrating the American Nuclear Society having bestowed Nuclear Historic Landmark status on the Armour Research Reactor. This celebration will take place on Friday, April 18, from 12:45–3 p.m. in the Perlstein Hall auditorium.

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  • Glory to the God Box

    Glory to the God Box

    Deluge, in collaboration with Alicia Bunton (Assistant Vice President-Community Affairs) and Michelangelo Sabatino (Illinois Tech CoA PhD Program), present Echoes of Bronzeville: Glory to the God Box featuring avery r. young, Poet Laureate City of Chicago, Douglas Ewart & Quasar, featuring Dee Alexander. This event will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 3–5:30 p.m. in the Robert F. Carr Memorial Chapel of St. Savior.

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  • Alphawood Arboretum March Newsletter

    Alphawood Arboretum March Newsletter

    This past month, in collaboration with the spring 2025 Openlands TreeKeepers course, The Alphawood Arboretum added 53 more trees to the arboretum’s campus. The added trees bring the total number of species on Mies Campus from 68 to 78, and total number of trees from 1,601 to 1,654.

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  • TEDxIllinoisTech: Uncharted Echoes

    TEDxIllinoisTech: Uncharted Echoes

    Join us for TEDxIllinois Tech: Uncharted Echoes, where ideas transcend boundaries and voices create ripples of change! This will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the downtown campus.

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  • Important Update: Office of Student Employment Contact Information Change

    Important Update: Office of Student Employment Contact Information Change

    The Office of Student Employment has updated its contact information. The new phone number is 312-567-3318.

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  • MMAE Holds the 2025 Poster Competition and Department Awards

    MMAE Holds the 2025 Poster Competition and Department Awards

    The MMAE Department held the 2025 Poster Competition and Department Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 28, in the Rettaliata Engineering Center. In addition to the competition, Dr. Robert Drubka was this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

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  • Nominate Someone for Nate Thomas Award, RSVP for Ceremony

    Nominate Someone for Nate Thomas Award, RSVP for Ceremony

    The Nate Thomas Award Ceremony, organized by the Black Student Union at Illinois Institute of Technology, honors the achievements of Black and Latino students, as well as all faculty and staff. This annual celebration on Friday, April 25, recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals who have made a significant impact through academic excellence, community engagement, cultural advocacy, social justice, and mentorship. Nominations are due Friday, April 18.

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  • You’re Invited: Seventh Annual AeroSTEM Expo on Saturday, April 5

    You’re Invited: Seventh Annual AeroSTEM Expo on Saturday, April 5

    Please join us for the 7th Annual AeroSTEM Expo on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:30 a.m.–noon at Illinois Tech’s Hermann Hall. In partnership with Illinois Tech, the 7th Annual AeroSTEM Expo is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on aviation science, technology, engineering, and math immersion for youth and families in the Chicago area.

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  • University Discount at Classic Cobbler Cafe

    University Discount at Classic Cobbler Cafe

    The co-owner of Classic Cobbler Cafe located in Bronzeville, 3453 S. Prairie Avenue, is spreading the word about her pie bakery where she specializes in cobblers, pies and puddings. All Illinois Tech staff, students and faculty are offered a 10% discount with your ID.

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  • Illinois Tech Night at the Art Institute – April 10

    Illinois Tech Night at the Art Institute – April 10

    Experience a free night at the Art Institute of Chicago with exclusive access for Illinois Tech students, faculty, and staff—including your guests—April 10, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy a special lecture on drawing and printmaking, explore exhibitions like Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris, and take part in an exclusive tour on the intersection of art and technology.

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