Alumni

Stay Connected

We want to keep in touch with our alumni and friends. Stay connected with CS faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

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Professor Vikram Adve with a student at graduation in front of State Farm Center.

Join the Conversation

Tell us how to best connect with you, your affinity with our student groups, and your thoughts about philanthropy.

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Stay Informed

Stay current on the latest CS News, event Calendar, monthly email newsletter, and yearly Impact Report.

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Be Recognized

We recognize alumni and faculty members who have made professional, technical, educational, or service contributions that bring distinction to themselves, the department, and the university. 

Nominate someone worthy of this honor.

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Continuing Education and Professional Development

Leverage world-class faculty, research, and peers through online, on-campus, and Chicago programs. Groundbreaking resources. Brilliant faculty and classmates. Supportive environment. Endless opportunities.

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University of Illinois Alumni Association

The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) sponsors the IlliniLink networking platform, Alumni Awards, Homecoming, Speaker Series, EXPLORERS Alumni Travel ProgramBook Club, and regional Alumni Clubs and Groups.

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Give Back Financially

An Illinois Computer Science degree is a powerful credential and has positioned thousands of alumni for tremendous success. Not only does your financial support enable us to provide more scholarships, fellowships and outreach activities, but alumni giving also functions as a measure of the department’s strength and impacts our standings in the national rankings. Learn more about Giving or Give Now.

Connect with Student Groups

The Department enjoys a strong partnership with many CS-affiliated student groups such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Women in Computer Science (WCS). We collaborate throughout the year on student-alumni networking opportunities such as the annual ACM Reflections-Projections Conference, HackIllinois,  and the annual WCS Alumni and Student Dinner.

Campus Visits

Our faculty and staff—but especially our students—benefit from the real-world experiences that our alumni share with them. Alumni often give formal presentations, attend informal meetings with students and faculty, hold office hours for students interested in more personalized advice, and collaborate with faculty to speak in classes. If you are interested in scheduling a campus visit, email us at: alumni@cs.illinois.edu

Events

Every year, the university, the college, and the department host various events for alumni to meet and network with each other as well as with faculty, staff, and students. Explore the Computer Science CalendarThe Grainger College of Engineering Alumni Calendar, and the University of Illinois Alumni Association Calendar.

Become a Corporate Partner

We encourage our alumni to connect their companies to Illinois Computer Science to establish recruiting relationships and explore sponsored research opportunities. Learn more about becoming a Corporate Partner.

Contact the Communications & Engagement Team

We coordinate the department's communications, alumni relations, and fundraising efforts and manage the corporate relations programs, special events, and outreach activities with the academic offices and student groups. 

Please reach out to the Communications and Engagement Team and let us know how we can help.