With the end of summer fast approaching and the Cubs (and perhaps our neighbors the White Sox) once again hunting for the pennant, the beginning of the academic year is - for me - one of the most beautiful times of year on campus.

On August 19, we welcomed 530 first-year students and an additional 175 transfer students to the IIT campus - students hailing from nearly 35 states and approximately 25 countries. That day impacted the admission staff because it was the conclusion of a journey that we shared with many students and families over the past year. And yet, it was a time of new beginnings for so many.

As we look forward to the coming year, we wish for you the excitement that comes with the feeling that you are ready to explore the world and consider new ways in which you see yourself. You may ask yourself, as so many of our students do, "How will I make a difference in the world?" We think that for many of you, IIT will be just the place to begin an adventure of a lifetime.

As you embark on your college admission process, we wish to let you know that IIT is now also accepting the Innovative Application, the Universal College Application, and the Common Application. All applications are considered equally by the Admission Committee. Please select the one that works best for you.

We welcome and appreciate your interest in IIT.

Sincerely,

Gerald P. Doyle
Associate Vice President
Undergraduate Admission
doyle@iit.edu

P.S. Please check out our updated admission blog - Inventing the Future - to learn more about IIT and the admission process.

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NEW IIT PRESIDENT BEGINS FIRST TERM

John L. Anderson began his first full week as the eighth president of IIT with a press conference promoting alternative energy research and development with Congressman Dan Lipinksi. Anderson was elected as president in May.

Signs throughout campus greeted Anderson as he made his way to his new office in Perlstein Hall last week. "I am very pleased to be on campus and appreciate the warm welcome from the IIT community," said Anderson. "I look forward to getting to know our students, faculty, and staff, and to working with each of you to make the upcoming academic year a success."

Anderson was most recently the provost of Case Western Reserve University. Prior to Case, he served for 28 years at Carnegie Mellon University, including eight years as Dean of the College of Engineering. Anderson belongs to the National Academy of Engineering, is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, has lectured at universities worldwide, and is the author of more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. More...

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IIT'S STUART SCHOOL OF BUSINESS APPOINTS THREE NEW PROFESSORS

Illinois Institute of Technology's (IIT) Stuart School of Business recently announced the appointment of three new professors, including Dr. M. Krishna Erramilli, who will assume his duties as Professor of Marketing and Director of Stuart's MBA Program in August. His research interests include International Marketing Strategy, Foreign Market-Entry Strategy, Competitive Advantage of Global Firms, and Growth Strategies in Emerging Markets.

Dr. Erramilli's 30 years of professional experience spans North America, Africa, and Asia. He worked in industry in India and Nigeria and taught in universities in the U.S. and Singapore. Prior to joining Stuart, he was a faculty member and Associate Dean in the Nanyang Business School, Singapore, one of the largest business schools in Asia, ranked one of the top 70 schools in the world. He has presented more than 25 conference papers at major international conferences, such as the American Marketing Association and Academy of International Business. Read more...