Dear First_NameLast_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.
Announcements
Attend Kaplan Pitch Tank to See Business Strategy in Action!
Illinois Tech’s brightest student founders are taking the stage to compete for $50,000 in funding, pitching ventures that span AI tools, sustainable design, wellness brands, gaming platforms, urban solutions, and more! Experience business strategy unfolding in real time, vote for your favorite team, and network with investors, founders, and community leaders from firms like Techstars, Hyde Park Venture Partners, LongJump VC, and more. Join us April 24 at the Kaplan Institute and be sure to register in advance!
2026 Commencement Ceremony Response Form Due March 12
Check out the Countdown to Your Cap and Gown page for next steps, deadlines, and updates.
Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Info Session – Open to ALL Students - $30,000 in Prizes
Attention Illinois Tech Bachelor’s and Master’s Students: Do you have a bold idea that could make a real difference in the world? Here’s your chance to bring it to life. The Grainger Computing Innovation Prize invites ALL Illinois Tech bachelor’s and master’s students from ANY major to use computing, data science, and AI for social good.
Over the fall semester, teams will compete for $30,000 in prizes:
Information Session
Tuesday, March 24 | 12:45–1:45 p.m. | MTCC Ballroom
Join us for the Information Session event to learn more, ask questions, connect with mentors, and meet potential teammates. Lunch will be provided for students who register in advance.
Who Can Join
Open to ALL Illinois Tech bachelor’s and master’s students in any discipline
Entries must include an element of computing
Teams of two to five students may register, but it must include one undergraduate student per team
Take this chance to showcase your creativity, collaborate across disciplines, and make an impact with technology. We can’t wait to see what you’ll build! Register on 312.
Stuart School of Business 312 Page
Find upcoming Stuart events on the SSB 312 Page.
Career Management Center (CMC) Events
See upcoming career-focused events on the CMC Events Page.
Academic Advising
Term B (Second 8 Week Courses) Will Start This Week!
Term B courses begin the week of March 9, 2026. The last day to add or drop an 8-week course that runs from March to May with no tuition charges is Sunday, March 15 at 11:59 pm CT.
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 March 8:
Tuesday, March 10, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, and Yumiko)
The Career Management Center is hosting Spring Break Company Site Visits on March 17, 2026, giving Illinois Tech students the opportunity to visit leading organizations in finance and investment management.
Participating companies include Capital One and Ariel Investments.
This opportunity is open to all Illinois Tech students, including undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon.
Join Stuart’s Career Management Center every Monday and Tuesday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm in MTCC 706 for drop-in career advising. Stop by with questions about resumes, job or internship searching, Handshake, or next steps in your career planning. RSVP here.
Student Appointments via Handshake
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
