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Dear First_Name Last_Name,
Here are this week’s important updates, deadlines, and announcements from the Stuart School of Business.

Announcements

Faculty Spotlight: New Research Publication

Congratulations to Li Cai, Associate Professor of Finance, on the acceptance of her article, “Causal Structure of International Stock Markets,” in the North American Journal of Economics and Finance.

The article is coauthored with Stuart PhD student Jiachen Liu, highlighting the collaborative research taking place within the Stuart community.

Students and faculty are invited to explore the publication through this limited-time free access link, available through March 29, 2026.

Build Your Network with AMA x IIT

Better marketing starts with a better community. Whether you're a marketing major or simply interested in the field, the AMA x IIT Collegiate Chapter offers opportunities to build your skills, connect with peers, and engage with industry professionals through mentorship, competitions, and events.

Join AMA at Illinois Tech

Follow AMA on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn.

Apply to Be the 2025–2026 Student Commencement Speaker

Graduating this year and interested in addressing your class at Commencement? Illinois Tech is now accepting applications for student speakers.

Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be actively involved in the Illinois Tech community, and have experience in public speaking. To apply, submit the student commencement speaker application, along with your resume and a draft of your speech, by Friday, March 6, 2026.

Finalists will be invited to present their speech to the Commencement Committee, and two students will be selected, one per ceremony.

For questions, contact Jackie McGhee at jmcghee@illinoistech.edu

Illinois Tech University Calendar
Check out the Illinois Tech University Calendar for all upcoming campus events.

Paul V. Galvin Library
Visit the Galvin Library Events Page for upcoming events.

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

Meeting with an Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advising:

Email Professor John Twombly or Professor Sang Baum “Solomon” Kang to schedule an advising appointment.

Master’s Academic Advising:

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 February 15:
  Tuesday, February 17th, from 4-6 pm (Justine, Yesenia, and Yumiko)

PhD Academic Advising:

Ph.D. in Management Science and Analytics: Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor, MSA Program Director Siva Balasubramanian.
Ph.D. in Finance: Schedule an appointment to meet with your academic advisor, Program Director Ricky Cooper.

Career Management Center

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.