Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Lecture
Driven by service, inspired by Alma Mater. Celebrating global Illinois alumni leaders.
The Sheth Distinguished International Alumni Lecture is an annual event that spotlights internationally revered alumni of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Occurring as part of the International Achievement Awards, it provides our campus community to meet distinguished alumni and the most recent recipient of the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement Award. The intimate gathering is an exceptional setting to network with like minded global thinkers, believers, and doers.
The lecture is made possible thanks to the enduring support from longtime Illinois benefactors, Jagdish and Madhuri, who endowed two of the five International Achievement Awards. The international alumni award recognizes international alumni who are highly distinguished in their profession, have made outstanding contributions to government, humanity, science, art, or human welfare, and exemplify the strength of their education at Illinois.
Upcoming Lecture
The 2027 Speaker Series will feature the next recipient of the Madhuri and Jagdish N. Sheth International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement Award. The recipient will be announced in December 2026.
Event Details
- Date: Spring 2027 (Date TBD)
- Time: Mid morning (Time TBD)
- Location: University of Illinois Foundation Philanthropy Center, 303 St. Mary’s Road, Champaign, IL 61820
- Admission: Free and open to the public. All are welcome!
Who Can Attend
We invite all members of our campus and surrounding communities to attend including:
- Students
- Faculty and Staff
- Alumni, Donors and Friends of the university and the University of Illinois System
- Community Members
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