International Alumni
University of Illinois alumni live and work in more than 170 countries throughout the world! The Alumni Association offers programs and resources for international alumni on campus or around the globe.
Alumni Activities Around the World
International
alumni gatherings and events are featured here. If you travel or live in a country
outside of the U.S., we hope that you'll be able to participate in international
alumni events in your area. 
Contacts
A growing number of international alumni
have volunteered to serve as networking contacts for their countries of residence.
Awards
International Alumni Award
Distinguished international alumni are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments on the world stage through the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement, established in 2001. Recipients:International Young Humanitarian Award
Newly established in 2005, this award recognizes the international humanitarian accomplishments of recent (within five years) UI graduates.Nomination forms for these and other International Achievement Awards can be found here.
Links to Related Resources
Whether you're a graduate or a current student, all three UI campuses have
a variety of resources to assist with international issues and study programs.
International Alumni Profile
After completing his studies at the University of Illinois and a master’s degree at Harvard, Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh returned to his native Hong Kong to join Hsin Chong Construction Company, founded by his late father. After taking over as chairman, Dr. Yeh transformed the company from a small family enterprise to an international conglomerate that employs thousands of people, develops innovative construction systems and is changing the landscape of Hong Kong. Dr. Yeh has been involved in many civic activities and has served as a patron of education and the arts for a number of universities around the world.
Staff Contacts
If you have a question, please contact the Alumni Service Center at 217/333-1471 or 800/355-2586
or e-mail: alumni@uillinois.edu
