• February 28, 2014—Ed Kaplan $11 million gift and challenge grant announced to Illinois Tech community
• March 7, 2014—Design and programming architects announced at press conference with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
• Summer 2014—Initial programming initiatives developed
• August 25, 2016—Official groundbreaking in Hermann Hall’s Expo Center (north end of the building) on Mies Campus
• October 25, 2018—Ribbon-cutting celebration
• 2019—Full building occupancy

Progress Photos