IMSA Merch Store
Order your IMSA apparel today!
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Yearbook Orders
There's still time to place a yearbook order! Personalize yours today!
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Explore Your Curiosity
Spring 2026 Student Micro-Grant
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As part of IMSA’s Vision 2033 work, the Reinventing Residence Life team is excited to offer the Spring 2026 Curiosity Corridor Micro-Grant to IMSA students.
Centered in the 5 Lenses of Curiosity, this opportunity supports students who want to explore a scientific idea, pursue original research, or dive deeper into a topic that sparks their curiosity, encouraging creativity, thoughtful questions, and learning through exploration.
Students have received an email with additional details and application information.
Learn more at an info session on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:00–4:45 p.m. in the Academic Pit for students. Notes and questions will be shared afterward.
Applications are due Friday, January 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
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Build Your Own Ramen Night
Friday, January 16, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Cafeteria
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Save the Date
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
3:05 p.m.
Main Gym
This is a required assembly. Residence halls will remain closed until after the assembly, and no sign-outs will be permitted during this time.
| | Featuring Alumni Speakers | | Alexis R. Thomas, M.B.A., J.D. | | |
Congratulations to Karthik Prasad, who was recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors. Karthik’s project, “On Yetter-Drinfeld Modules Over the Pansera Algebras,” explored patterns and rule systems in advanced mathematics. He was selected as one of 300 scholars nationwide from thousands of applicants.
Each of the 300 scholars will receive a $2,000 award from Regeneron, with an additional $2,000 awarded to their school to support student learning and innovation in STEM. Forty finalists will each receive $25,000 and the opportunity to compete for the $250,000 first-place prize during a weeklong competition in March. The finalists will be announced January 21.
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Tori Jenson
Executive Assistant to the President's Office
Please join us in welcoming Tori Jensen, who joined IMSA on January 5, 2026, as Executive Assistant to the President’s Office. Tori brings a strong background in business and project coordination, having earned an associate degree in business management from the College of DuPage and previously serving as executive assistant, project coordinator, and team leader at Engineering Systems Inc. in Aurora.
In addition to supporting the President’s Office, Tori will also provide support to the Office of Public Affairs and Development. You can find Tori in the President's Office.
| | Our Titans have been taking their experiential learning opportunities across the globe this week for Intersession. Here are some highlights of their travels! | | |
Scotland and Ireland
Students traveled through Scotland and Ireland, where lands once home to ancient Celtic and Gaelic tribes revealed histories that blend seamlessly with modern life. They stepped into the Middle Ages while visiting Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and the towering spire of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. In Belfast, students explored how a city shaped by past conflict has evolved, experiencing its restored 19th-century architecture and vibrant, growing arts scene firsthand.
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The Alps and the Mediterranean Coast
Students traveled from the Swiss Alps to northern Italy, continued along the French Riviera, and visited Provence, France. Along the way, they explored the Lucerne region, ascended a Swiss Alp, and enjoyed a traditional Swiss fondue evening. Their journey also included Lake Como, the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre, and visits to Monaco and Nice. In Provence, students toured Avignon, viewed Roman ruins, and sampled Mediterranean cuisine. They will conclude their trip in Barcelona, exploring the city’s beaches and distinctive architecture.
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History and Architecture in Spain and Portugal
Students explored the Iberian Peninsula’s rich artistic heritage, where history, culture and religion were reflected in royal palaces, Moorish-influenced mosques, medieval fortresses and architectural gardens. Throughout the journey in Spain and Portugal, students used sketchbooks to document the works that resonated with them, capturing their experiences through drawings, recreations and creative writing.
| | Each year, IMSA issues a report to the governor's office regarding its progress, programs, and successes from the previous year. I invite you to take a look at this year's report, which describes our strategic efforts towards IMSA 2033, recognitions of students, staff, and alumni, and our commitment to advancing innovation in areas important to the state of Illinois, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, sustainability, biotech, biomanufacturing, and more. |
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Titan Cafe! | |
Beginning Friday, January 9, 2026, and continuing through February 27, students are invited to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate on Fridays in the Titan Cafe.
Hot chocolate will be available all day on Fridays, while supplies last.
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IMSA Account password expirations. Many users will be getting emails about their passwords expiring. Here is what you will need to do to change both your LDAP and JumpCloud passwords. Both passwords need to be the same.
Resetting Your LDAP Password
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Reset your password here.
- Enter username and current password
- Complete the IMSA account management page
- Your old password is your current password
- The new password should be a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters, and cannot be one of your last five passwords
Resetting Your JumpCloud Password
- Click the "Reset JC Password" button in the JumpCloud Password Reset email
- You must use the same password for the LDAP password and JumpCloud
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The Summer Research and Experiential Learning Opportunities (SRELO) program is returning for Summer 2026, and it’s bigger than ever!
SRELO connects motivated sophomores and juniors with expert research and internship mentors for authentic, hands-on projects across a wide range of fields. This is your chance to dive into real-world research, build meaningful professional connections, and explore potential career paths. Students will have the opportunity to work with mentors from IMSA and our expanding network of partner institutions.
Key Dates and Program Details
- A full listing of 2026 SRELO projects, along with program modalities (residential, commuter, remote, and hybrid) and summer session dates, will be released at the end of January, and student–mentor pairings will begin in February.
- Programs will begin in June.
As you start planning your summer, make room for an experience that can shape your future!
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Class of 2026
Please remember to be vigilant about logging your service learning hours in Helper Helper and ensuring they are fully approved. As a reminder, students who do not complete the service-learning graduation requirement, as stated here, will not receive their final transcripts. All hours must be submitted and fully approved (present in PowerSchool) by May 4, 2026. Check your email for more information on completing this requirement.
CLASH Service Learning Eligibility
To participate in class, all students must meet the requirements listed below. Eligibility is based on the hours logged in PowerSchool.
| | The National Community Service Award | | |
The National Community Service Award opportunity from the United Nations Association has been released! Students can create an account, insert service learning opportunities that have been completed, AND be rewarded for their hard work and dedication to their community and other communities around the State of IL, the United States of America, and internationally. View the previous IMSA award winners and the IMSA profile!
All community service activities between June 1, 2025, and April 15, 2026, can be counted. Physical award packets will be mailed to IMSA in May!
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January 5 - 16 - Intersession
January 19 - Dr. Martin Luther King Day (Academy is closed, but residence halls remain open)
January 20 - MLK Assembly
January 31 - Family Day
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Notice of Nondiscrimination: IMSA prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator.
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