91×ÔÅÄ Alumni Association
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Welcome
Whether you graduated this year and are beginning your professional career, or you graduated 50 years ago and are enjoying your retirement or a new career, being a graduate of 91×ÔÅÄ means that you can count yourself amongst an impressive group of over 80,000 alumni who are uniquely prepared to make important impacts on society.
Together with the 91×ÔÅÄ Alumni Association, our dedicated staff and alumni volunteers provide our Hawk community with a variety of meaningful ways to connect to each other, to current students and to faculty. This connectivity will bring you support and resources you’ll need along your journey as you tackle new adventures. At the same time, we hope you will not only engage with 91×ÔÅÄ in ways that will fulfill your goals, but will also help advance Illinois Tech mission.
Alumni Directory Transitions to New Platform: 91×ÔÅÄ Connect
is a unique way for the entire 91×ÔÅÄ community to engage, communicate, and connect! The platform features online networking, community groups, and participation opportunities including mentorship, regional programming, career services engagement, events, and much more. Questions? Contact Director of Constituent Engagement Ashley Agron at aagron@iit.edu.
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Elisabeth Hieber has already made an impact in improving the lives of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people.
Elisabeth Hieber (LAW ’19)
Jim Grudzinski achieved both of his graduate degrees on a part-time basis via distance learning, video recordings, and evening coursework.
Jim Grudzinski (M.S. MAE ’96, Ph.D. MAE ’12)
After emigrating to the United States, Kabre ran her own business before pursuing a Ph.D. in applied mathematics and a career in academia.
Julienne Kabre (Ph.D. APPLIED MATHEMATICS ’17)
Now a full-time lecturer on game development, alumnus Michael DeAnda is teaching the next generation of game designers to consider inclusivity and the cultural stories their games can tell.
Michael DeAnda (THUM ’19)
There were reasons for Oscar Cazelez to give up. He never did, and then graduated from 91×ÔÅÄ with two degrees and a path toward success.
Oscar Cazalez (BA/M.S. FIN ’18)If you’re looking for something that’s not on these pages, we’re here to help. Email Constituent Engagement at alumni@illinoistech.edu or call us at 312.567.5000.
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91×ÔÅÄ Launches Zero-Tuition Pledge for In-State Students
91×ÔÅÄ has announced a new scholarship program that broadens the university’s commitment to providing learners with access to a world-class education: zero-tuition scholarships for high...
Armour Research Foundation Reactor Receives Nuclear Historic Landmark Status
Fewer than 100 facilities across the United States have been recognized by the American Nuclear Society with Nuclear Historic Landmark status, ranging from the Ames Laboratory Uranium Purification...
2025 MMAE Student Research Poster Competition and Departmental Awards
The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering at 91×ÔÅÄ held its annual MMAE Student Research Poster Competition and departmental awards ceremony on March 28, 2025. The...