Dear First_NameLast_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.
Announcements
Friday Research Presentations
Join the Friday Research Presentations series at the Conviser Law Center, Room 470. These sessions showcase ongoing research by faculty, graduate students, and alumni of Illinois Tech’s Stuart School of Business, along with guest presentations by Illinois Tech colleagues, business professionals, and faculty from other leading business schools. All Illinois Tech members are welcome.
Upcoming:
📅Date: May 1
🕒Time: 10–10:45 AM
📊Presentation: Measuring Licensing Stringency: New Evidence from a Comprehensive Dataset on Cosmetology Regulation
👩🏫Presenters:
Industry Assistant Professor of Business Economics Wenchen Wang
Kihwan Bae, West Virginia University
Morris Kleiner, University of Minnesota
📅Date: May 1
🕒Time: 10:45-11:30 AM
📊Presentation: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Human-AI Collaborative Decision Making in Business
👩🏫Presenters:
Walk-in Advising Hours: At the downtown campus, students can meet with an Academic Advisor during the times listed below. When you arrive, please "check in" at the reception desk by Room 401C. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointments are taken or required.
Week of April 26:
Tuesday, April 28, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, and Yumiko)
June 2026 Build Projects are now open for applications!
Looking for opportunities to jumpstart your career this summer? Become a Build Student Consultant with Open Avenues Foundation!
As a Student Consultant, you’ll:
Join a team of 2–10 students from all over the U.S. to work on an industry-based Build Project.
Work alongside a Build Fellow, a talented industry expert, on a real-world innovation project.
Explore your field of interest — from Computing & Data Science, Engineering, and Life Sciences to Finance, Marketing, and more!
Gain virtual career experience while creating a real project deliverable you can highlight on your résumé and LinkedIn.
What are Build Projects?
These are 8-week, virtual work simulations led by experienced Build Fellows from some of the most innovative and fastest-growing companies in the U.S. You’ll meet with your group weekly to learn all the concepts needed to prepare a deliverable that showcases your skills. These weekly workshops last 1 hour and are completely virtual. Hear from Wilber, a Queens College student, what it means to be a Build Student Consultant.
As a Build Students Consultant participating in a Build Project, you’ll gain real-world experience, grow your network, and stand out to future employers.Apply now!
Symplicity for CPT and Summer 2026 Timeline
Symplicity is used only for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) requests. If you're planning to apply for CPT this fall, make sure to:
Log in to the Illinois Tech Portal
Search for Symplicity
Upload required documents (offer letter)
Track your application status and approvals
Watch our step-by-step guide to submitting your CPT request through Symplicity.
Students can now book career advising appointments directly through Handshake. Whether you're exploring career paths, preparing for interviews, or seeking internship support, we're here to help!
Make the most of Handshake by completing your profile:
Upload your resume and documents
Add your experiences and interests
📢Important: Select the Stuart School of Business as your college to ensure the Career Management Center (CMC) can review and approve your documents.
Internship and Job Opportunities for Stuart School and Alumni
Looking for internships or full-time roles? Explore curated resources to boost your job search: Job Search Links and Tools
