Student Engagement
The Office of Corporate Relations will assist your company's human resources professionals recruit top talent. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign attracts the brightest students throughout the US and around the world. We prepare our students to work in a global environment, understanding that the education of our students is crucial to creating a prosperous and stable future for our country. The OCR will collaborate with you to build relationships with these students through various engagement opportunities including but not limited to:
- Recruiting talent
- Interaction with student organizations
- Guest speaking/lectures/tech talks
- Senior design projects and capstone projects
- Scholarships/fellowships
- Hackathons and case competitions
Success Stories
Illinois ranked as First-Gen Forward Institute in 2022-23 Cohort
Illinois is one of 53 institutions for the 2022-23 academic year which have been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success, a partner initiative between NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) and The Suder Foundation.
Amazon Ads Partners with The Branding Hub to Engage Students with New Certifications and Courses
Over Fall 2021, the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising partnered with industry professionals at Amazon Ads Education Alliance and Global Overview to provide students with experiential learning opportunities in advertising and brand strategy. The class, titled ADV 392, offered students access to executives such as brand strategists, advertising managers, campaign managers, etc. to formulate pitches for real clients.