Welcome to the Leadership Academy FB page! The Leadership Academy is the student leadership training and development component of the IIT family.
We invest in the development of students to be true leaders and we empower them to inspire the same in others. We do this by offering:
Fresh in the Ciity: Sets the stage for incoming students to get to know and love the incredible city of Chicago as they start there academic career at IIT. Need a crash course - start here! Sophomore Leadership Retreat: Aimed at developing leadership skills, teamw
Wrapping up Senior Sendoff Week, we asked our seniors, “what are your plans after
graduation?” A big thank you to all our seniors!
Continuing Senior Sendoff Week, we asked our seniors, “What is your favorite memory
from the Leadership Academy?“
Next up on Senior Sendoff Week, our seniors reflect on their time at Illinois Tech and give
advice to their freshmen selves!
It’s finals week, so it’s Senior Sendoff Week! Time to get to know our (10!) Senior Scholars. Stayed tuned to hear more about their leadership journeys & advice to their younger selves
04/22/2026
IIT x NJIT Leadership Summit was a great inaugural event. Leaders from across the nation came together with a shared commitment to building bridges across institutions and
industries. With a keynote speaker, activities, and a panel of students and faculty, students from the Midwest and the East Coast were able to collaborate in real time. This is
only the beginning! Looking forward to seeing the partnerships and conversations sparked at this event continue to grow.
04/08/2026
The Leadership Academy hit the trails together.
At Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook, our scholars gathered for our spring scholar-only retreat. A day to slow down, reflect on the journey, and invest in each other. And a special shoutout to our seniors and soon to be senior scholars who stepped up to help plan and facilitate the day. This is leadership in action!
Walks, real conversations, fresh air, and a whole lot of well-earned appreciation. That’s what this community is about.
Let’s see what some of our Senior Scholars had to say about their experience preparing, practicing, and presenting their seminar this winter!
Listen to lessons learned from Leadership Academy’s final seminar of the semester “Leading from Within”
03/03/2026
On February 21st, the Illinois Tech Leadership Academy Senior Scholars recently facilitated an impactful seminar titled “Leading from Within.”
The session focused on the importance of self-leadership as the foundation for effective leadership, exploring how purpose, empathy, and credibility influence the culture leaders create. Attendees engaged with practical frameworks such as the Mirror Principle, personal SWOT analysis, and the Pause Principle to strengthen clarity, confidence, and adaptability in their leadership approach.
Thank you to Karim Aboushabana, Gabriella Baltes, David Omieworio, Faisal Shethwala, and Saumya Sukhthankar for their leadership and commitment to fostering thoughtful, values-driven leadership within the Illinois Tech community.
02/26/2026
That’s a wrap on the 2026 Illinois Tech Leadership Symposium! It was inspiring to meet so many driven prospective scholars and their families who are considering making Illinois Institute of Technology their future home. Your curiosity, ambition, and thoughtful questions reminded us exactly why this community is so special.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the weekend a success. From our dedicated scholars to the undergraduate admissions team who made it all possible. We can’t wait to see the next cohort of leaders on campus soon