Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Association

07/08/2026

Join us for a community-wide LEGO block building day at Illinois Institute of Technology! For more information and registration, click here: https://www.iit.edu/events/block-city-2026

06/30/2026

Summertime means welcoming our newest Scarlet Hawks at SOAR! ❤️🦅

A big shoutout to our two recent keynote speakers Kunle Apampa (CHE ’10) and Annabell Ren (ARCH ’14), as well as David Silverman (B.E. ’64), for generously volunteering their time to meet with incoming students and their families.

Interested in getting involved? Learn more and sign up to volunteer at www.iit.edu/alumni/volunteer.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Illinois Institute of Technology's 2026 Alumni Award recipients! 🎊👏

These Scarlet Hawks will be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments at the Alumni Awards ceremony on Saturday, October 17 during Illinois Tech’s Homecoming and Family Weekend. Join us in congratulating your fellow alumni, and learn more at iit.edu/alumniawards.

05/26/2026

Through late-night study sessions, big ideas, and bold breakthroughs, our grads made their mark at Illinois Tech—and now it’s time to take on the world. 🌎

Today, the next generation of Scarlet Hawks officially joins our powerful, innovative, and inspiring community of Illinois Tech alumni who are shaping the future across industries and around the globe. Welcome to the Illinois Tech Alumni Association—you’ll always have a home here. 🏙️❤️

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05/14/2026

04/29/2026

Commencement season is here, and a new class of is about to cross the stage 💥

Join us in celebrating the memories made, the futures launched, and the tradition that connects us all. Let’s show the Class of 2026 some alumni love in the comments below! 💙✨

04/29/2026

Commencement season is here, and a new class of is about to cross the stage 💥

Join us in celebrating the memories made, the futures launched, and the tradition that connects us all. Let’s show the Class of 2026 some alumni love in the comments below! 💙✨

The next milestone for the Class of 2026 is approaching.

Illinois Tech will celebrate its 157th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Credit Union 1 Arena. In just one month, graduates, families, faculty, and friends will come together to recognize the dedication, innovation, and perseverance that define the Illinois Tech community.

Please check the Commencement page regularly in the coming weeks for important updates and event information: https://www.iit.edu/commencement

04/15/2026

Fun fact for you, !

We are so proud of the incredible work that our community does to make the world a better place.

If you have an accomplishment to share with us for the next issue of the Illinois Institute of Technology magazine, submit a class note: https://illinoistechconnect.iit.edu/page/submit-your-class-note

The world is watching as Artemis II launches a new chapter in human space exploration—and an Illinois Tech alumna is helping shape the mission behind the scenes. 🚀

Sofia Ghouse (AE ’12) serves as the Intravehicular Operations Exploration Group lead supporting the Artemis campaign at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. In this role, she helps guide vehicle development, supports crew and flight controller training, and contributes to mission operations that power the next generation of lunar exploration.

She is also part of the planning team for Artemis II—a 10-day journey around the moon designed to test the systems and hardware needed to establish a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. 🌕

Her full story will appear in the upcoming spring issue of “Illinois Tech Magazine” this May. Stay tuned for a closer look!

02/26/2026

More than 300 admitted undergraduates joined last week for this year’s Leadership Symposium to interview for scholarships, connect with future classmates, and experience the Scarlet Hawk community firsthand.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, including keynote speaker Lauren Hensel (PTC ’06, M.P.A. ’17), as well as David Silverman (BE ’64) and Steve A. Wade (ME ’89, M.S. ’04), for helping welcome our newest admitted students.

Interested in getting involved? Learn more and sign up at www.iit.edu/volunteer.