Solid Job Search Strategy

Dive into an empowering career guidance session with Julie L. Bartimus, an expert with 20 years of experience at the University of Illinois Alumni Career Center. In ‘Solid Job Search

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Building Relationships for Life

On June 5, 1873, Illinois’ original graduating class (1872) met in the campus’ Mechanic and Military Hall, with one objective: to create an alumni association, “in order to foster a

Lou Liay standing at a podium

Honoring Our Own

At Commencement ceremonies on May 12, 2023, the University will confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters upon Louis Liay, EDM ’62, crowning a lifetime of exemplary work

Ryan Suffern on the quad wearing his graduation cap and gown

My Alma Mater: Cameraman

Growing up in the Chicago suburb of Bartlett, I had absolutely no ties to the film industry, and yet, for more than 20 years, I’ve made a living as a

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Legacy Builder

It’s just after dawn on a Sunday morning in mid-October, the sun fanning out between the skyscrapers of downtown Chicago, a light breeze coming off Lake Michigan, and in Grant

Illini Hoops: Powered by Tradition

Celebrate the spirit of Illini basketball with our exclusive gear set. Adorned with authentic Alumni branding, your clear Alumni Cinch bag, Foam Finger, Alumni Beanie, and Pom-Pom invite you to

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My Alma Mater: Step Up

My time at Illinois was filled with many fond memories, and a fair share of them included Foellinger Auditorium as the backdrop. By day, I’d show up there for an