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Armour College of Engineering

Illinois Tech's Armour College of Engineering has been educating world-class engineering leaders like you since the university's founding in 1890.

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Closed 24/10/2025

Illinois Institute of Technology, aka Illinois Tech, is a private, technology-focused research university. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, architecture, business, design, human sciences, applied technology, and law, where students discover create and solve.

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Board of Advisors Challenge

When 100 donors make a gift to Armour College of Engineering on Giving Day, an additional $110,000 will be unlocked for the college. Every gift amplifies our impact and ensures Armour College continues to thrive.

Special thanks to Board of Advisors members Marc Hannah (EE '77), Pete M. Kelly (ME ’01, M.A.S. ECE ’05), Peter Matic (ME '77), Mark Wallace (EE ’88), and Anonymous for sponsoring this challenge!

Welcome from the Dean

As the new dean of Armour College of Engineering, I’m honored to lead a community defined by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to shaping the future. Armour has a proud legacy—and today, we’re building on that foundation to rejuvenate our college and expand opportunities for every student.

With gratitude,

Louis N. Cattafesta III

Carol and Ed Kaplan Dean of Armour College of Engineering

Why Give to Armour on Giving Day?

Your support on Giving Day helps us:

- Empower students through scholarships that open doors to life-changing education

- Elevate learning via the Armour Academy, where students gain hands-on experience and leadership skills

- Advance research and innovation by funding student-led projects and faculty mentorship

- Strengthen professional development with resources that prepare students for impactful careers

This year, we’re especially focused on reinvigorating Armour’s programs and spaces to reflect the evolving needs of engineering education. Your gift—no matter the size—helps us accelerate this process.

Giving Day is more than a fundraiser—it’s a celebration of our community. Join us in supporting the next generation of engineers who will shape a more powerful world.

Donation summary

Total
US$165,449.00
Online
US$33,625.00
Offline
US$131,824.00
Direct
US$33,625.00
Fundraisers
US$0.00

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