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Our diverse community of faculty, students, and alumni is driving the future of technological advancements and innovation, relentlessly pursuing knowledge and empowering the next generation of engineers. Collectively, we are pushing boundaries to solve the world's greatest challenges and leave a legacy of excellence.</p> <ul class="headline mb-5"> <li><strong>15,000+</strong> students from 50 states and 100+ countries</li> <li><strong>600+</strong> expert faculty leading breakthrough research</li> <li><strong>41</strong> top-ten ranked degree programs and specialties</li> <li><strong>$300M</strong> in total research expenditures</li> <li><strong>100K+</strong> alumni worldwide</li> <li><strong>$93,250</strong> average BS degree starting salary</li> <li><strong>150+</strong> campus labs, research centers, and institutes</li> <li><strong>9+</strong> multidisciplinary research centers</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tile w110 platinum-box " id="tile308" data-tileid="308" > <div class="wrapper px-md-5 py-5"> <div class="lower maxwidth1140 " id="lower308"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Grainger Foundation's Commitment</h2></div> <div class="col-md column1 col-md-8 " > <p style="text-align: left;">The Grainger College of Engineering is named in honor of distinguished alumnus William W. Grainger, who founded the Fortune 500 industrial supply company W. W. Grainger in 1927. Our name reflects The Grainger Foundation’s unprecedented and unwavering support, totalling more than $300 million, to drive engineering entrepreneurship and innovation. It is the largest contribution ever to a public university to name a college of engineering, and we are honored to spread our global impact with the Grainger name.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">This investment in the college’s bold vision creates endless opportunities for our students, faculty, and researchers that can be seen across our engineering campus—in the <a href="/giving/evs">Engineering Visionary Scholarship Initiative</a>, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Building, Everitt Laboratory, the Grainger Library and Information Center, the Grainger Chair in Electrical Engineering, and an endowment in support of engineering research.</p> <p><a href="/news/features/grainger-naming" title="The Grainger Foundation's Commitment">Learn more about the Grainger Foundation's commitment →</a></p> </div> <div class="col-md column2 " > <p><img src="/_sitemanager/viewphoto.aspx?id=794&s=338" alt="Photo of William W. Grainger" class="image" data-fancy-caption="<p>William W. 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He is pictured here with a client. </p><p>Photo Credit: <em>Brian Stauffer</em></p>"></div> <div class="col-md column2 pt-3 pb-5 py-md-5 col-md-6 px-md-5 "> <h2 class="fs150x" style="text-align: left;">Reimagining Engineering Education</h2> <p style="text-align: left;">The Grainger College of Engineering fosters a passion for lifetime learning. Our <a href="/academics/undergraduate/majors-and-minors">undergraduate</a>, <a href="/academics/graduate/degree-programs">graduate</a>, and <a href="/academics/online">online</a> degree and certificate programs are designed to give the brightest minds the opportunity to think critically and creatively.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">By design, our educational process celebrates diversity, collaboration, <a href="/research/undergraduate">student research</a>, <a href="/academics/graduate/professional-development">professional development</a> and <a href="/academics/undergraduate/programs">unique, hands-on learning experiences</a> that unlock the potential for boundless achievement in every student.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a class="button" href="/academics/">Discover Academic Programs</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tile w110 white-box " id="tile213" data-tileid="213" > <div class="wrapper "> <div class="lower maxwidth1140 " id="lower213"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md column1 minheight350 " style="background-image: url(/_sitemanager/viewphoto.aspx?id=91683&s=0);" data-fancy-caption="<p>Benidel Ntumba (B.S. 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Truly, Grainger Engineering is an elite engineering education come to life.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a class="button" href="/research">Explore Groundbreaking Research</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tile w110 white-box " id="tile214" data-tileid="214" > <div class="wrapper "> <div class="lower maxwidth1140 sm-colorder-reverse" id="lower214"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md column1 minheight350 " style="background-image: url(/_sitemanager/viewphoto.aspx?id=49&s=0);" data-fancy-caption="<p>Engineering students show off shinerbots, which are bio-inspired robots that respond like a collective swarm, during the Engineering Open House </p><p>Photo Credit: <em>Fred Zwicky</em></p>"></div> <div class="col-md column2 pt-3 pb-5 py-md-5 col-md-6 px-md-5 "> <h2 class="fs150x" style="text-align: left;">Aggressively Driving the Economy</h2> <p style="text-align: left;">Grainger Engineering provides opportunities and resources for students and faculty to bring their innovations to market by making <a href="/academics/undergraduate/programs#tile34934">world-class entrepreneurial programs</a>, partnerships, opportunities, and experiences accessible to everyone at Illinois.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a class="button" href="/corporate">See Our Corporate Opportunities</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="tile w110 white-box " id="tile217" data-tileid="217" > <div class="wrapper "> <div class="lower maxwidth1140 " id="lower217"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md column1 minheight350 " style="background-image: url(/_sitemanager/viewphoto.aspx?id=186&s=0);" data-fancy-caption="<p>Nick Holonyak, alumni and inventor of the visible spectrum LED</p><p>Photo Credit: <em>Chris New</em></p>"></div> <div class="col-md column2 pt-3 pb-5 py-md-5 col-md-6 px-md-5 "> <h2 class="fs150x" style="text-align: left;">Building on a Legacy of Innovation</h2> <p style="text-align: left;">The Grainger College of Engineering family includes a network of more than 80,000 alumni innovators and inventors around the world who exhibit outstanding leadership, contributions to entrepreneurial engineering, and dedicated service to society. 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