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  • ChiByrd Hosts Pop-Up Takeover at Absurd Bird Station

    ChiByrd Hosts Pop-Up Takeover at Absurd Bird Station

    On Wednesday, March 25, ChiByrd, from our local partner Foodville, took over the Absurd Bird station on campus, offering students and faculty a chance to sample its signature menu items and learn more about the ChiByrd concept. The one-day takeover served as a test run to gauge interest and collect feedback from the Illinois Tech community before considering ChiByrd as a permanent dining option.

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  • 2026 Ralph Peck Lecture by Victor M. Zavala (Wisconsin–Madison): “From Molecules to Supply Chains: Transforming Data to Decisions Using Geometry, Optimization, and Machine Learning”

    2026 Ralph Peck Lecture by Victor M. Zavala (Wisconsin–Madison): “From Molecules to Supply Chains: Transforming Data to Decisions Using Geometry, Optimization, and Machine Learning”

    The Illinois Tech community is invited to the 2026 Ralph Peck Lecture on Thursday, April 23, at 3:15–4:30 p.m. in the Perlstein Hall Auditorium (room 131). Victor M. Zavala, Baldovin-DaPra Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will present the lecture, titled “From Molecules to Supply Chains: Transforming Data to Decisions Using Geometry, Optimization, and Machine Learning.”

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  • Add a New Dimension to Your Degree with the Institute of Design

    Add a New Dimension to Your Degree with the Institute of Design

    Beginning Fall 2026, Illinois Tech’s Institute of Design (ID) will open four newly developed courses to the broader university community. For the first time in over a decade, undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines can learn the design-led mindset that distinguishes strategic leaders from technical executors.

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  • Core Curriculum and Course Numbering Updates

    Core Curriculum and Course Numbering Updates

    In March 2026, the university approved updates to the Core Curriculum requirements. These changes alter sections B and C of the Core Curriculum requirements. The new requirements will be in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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  • Earn an Accolade That Speaks for You: Apply for the Distinguished Communicator Medal

    Earn an Accolade That Speaks for You: Apply for the Distinguished Communicator Medal

    The Distinguished Communicator Medal Program at Illinois Tech recognizes students who go above and beyond to develop exceptional communication skills to complement their major. By completing coursework, gaining experience at presenting your work, and building a professional portfolio, you will graduate with a strong resume credential and a medal to wear at Commencement.

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  • Join Title IX Office for Healthy Relationships Workshop with Apna Ghar

    Join Title IX Office for Healthy Relationships Workshop with Apna Ghar

    Join the human rights organization Apna Ghar and the Title IX Office on Tuesday, April 14, for our Sexual Assault Awareness Month event and explore conversations about healthy relationships as a young adult.

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  • Join the Office of the Ombudsperson for an Information Session

    Join the Office of the Ombudsperson for an Information Session

    The Office of the Ombudsperson cordially invites you to join us on Thursday, April 9, at 11:45 a.m. as we share information about our services and how we can support you. We understand that navigating workplace challenges can sometimes be complex, and we want to ensure you are aware of the resources available. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the role of the Ombudsperson, how we operate, and how we can assist you in a confidential and impartial manner.

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  • 2025 Graduate Outcomes Now Available

    2025 Graduate Outcomes Now Available

    Career Services has recently completed the collection and analysis of data on the 2025 graduating class and that data is now available for viewing! All data is anonymized and filterable by college and major. A total of five years' worth of data is available which provides a historical lens on recent graduating classes.

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  • Take Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey from Title IX Office

    Take Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey from Title IX Office

    Illinois Tech's Title IX Office wants to hear what you have to say! Take our survey for a chance to win one of twenty $10 gift cards. Please spend 10–15 minutes to complete the 2026 Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey. This is your opportunity as a student to anonymously provide information and perspective on matters related to sexual harassment and sexual misconduct at Illinois Tech. Your feedback helps to make Illinois Tech a safer community for all of its members and guides the annual objectives of the Title IX Office.

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  • Tour Urban Gourmet Mushroom Operation with Department of Food Science and Nutrition

    Tour Urban Gourmet Mushroom Operation with Department of Food Science and Nutrition

    Join the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FDSN) for a behind-the-scenes look at an urban gourmet mushroom operation at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.

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