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Corporate Affiliate Program

Partnering to shape the next generation of innovators

Our Corporate Affiliates form an invaluable external advisory panel that helps keep the T&M Program at the forefront of both business and engineering education. These partners provide strategic curriculum guidance, engage in co-curricular events, sponsor capstone projects, and offer essential financial support.

Affiliates are also invited to participate in the Hallene Lecture series, which brings executives from affiliate companies to our campus, presenting on topics that live at the intersection of technology and business. These sessions offer students an intimate look into innovation in action and a unique chance to interact with key leaders in their fields.

What it means to partner with Hoeft T&M as an affiliate

Affiliates ensure course content reflects real-world industry challenges and remains relevant across business and technology domains.

Leaders from affiliate companies participate in events like guest lectures, workshops, and immersive experiences, bringing firsthand industry insight to our community.

Each spring, Corporate Affiliates pose real business challenges that interdisciplinary student teams solve through the T&M Final Capstone project.

Affiliations span three years, with the opportunity to renew through mutual agreement, ensuring sustained value for both partners and students.

Our Partners

Our current affiliates include recognized organizations that span industries, emphasizing the multidisciplinary nature of innovation:

  • Abbott
  • Boeing
  • Caterpillar
  • Synchrony

Interested in becoming a Corporate Affiliate?

Please contact our Corporate Relations team to explore partnership opportunities and help shape the next generation of innovative leaders.

The Hoeft Technology & Management Program
515 East Gregory Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: 217-300-7327